Bridging Academic Synergy for National Progress: Integrating Knowledge for Economic Transformation
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CIRS 2026 connects academics, industry experts, and leaders to drive national economic progress
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MAIN SYMPOSIUM DAY - Agenda 18TH AUGUST 2026 |
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| 7:45 - 9:00 AM Registration and Morning Tea | |
| 09:00 - 09:15 AM Lighting of the Oil Lamp and the CINEC Anthem | |
| 09:15 - 09:20 AM Cultural Welcome Dance | |
| 09:20 - 09:25 AM Address by the Chairperson, CIRS 2026 | |
| 09:25 - 09:35 AM Address by the President / CEO, Captain Ajith Peiris | |
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09:35 - 09:50 AM
Symposium 01
Intelligent Futures: Integrating Artificial Intelligence,
Education and Innovation
Dr. Bandula Wijay
World-renowned Medical Scientist, Inventor and Entrepreneur;
Ambassador for Science, Technology and Innovation (Sri Lanka - Texas, USA) |
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| 09:50 - 10:00 AM Oration by the Symposium Orator Dr. Shanka Maduranga | |
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10:00 - 10:05 AM
Symposium 02
Beyond Boundaries: How Interdisciplinary and Intercultural
Lean Drives Graduate Success
Dr. Mark Norrish
Pro Vice Chancellor, Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
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| 10:05 - 10:15 AM Official Group Photograph | |
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10:15 - 10:30 AM
Symposium 03
From Evidence to Impact: Research as the Catalyst for Safer
Healthcare
Prof. Rakesh Garg
Professor, Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative
Medicine,
Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital and National Cancer Institute, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India |
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| 10:30 - 10:45 AM Tea and Coffee Break | |
| 10:45 - 10:55 AM 3MT Winner Presentation and Award Ceremony | |
| 10:55 - 11:00 AM Address by Prof. Gishan Dissanaike | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM NEXORA- Industry- Academia Synergy Zone | |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Lunch Buffet | |
| 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Parallel Technical Sessions (Faculty Tracks) | |
| 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM Awards Ceremony and Concluding Remarks | |
| 04:15 PM onwards Refreshments | |
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Call for Abstracts
We invite researchers, academics, and practitioners to submit structured abstracts aligned with the symposium’s theme “Bridging Academic Synergy for National Progress: Integrating Knowledge for Economic Transformation”. Submissions must strictly follow the guidelines detailed below to ensure a smooth and fair review process.
CIRS 2026, with the approval of the University of Queensland, is thrilled to invite all MPhil and PhD candidates to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. This is a unique opportunity to step into the spotlight and present the story of your research, its purpose,, impact, and relevance in just three minutes using only one static slide.
News and events
04 June 2026
Highlights from the CIRS 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!
The CIRS 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition was successfully conducted on 4 June 2026 with the participation of emerging researchers, showcasing their ability to communicate complex research within a three-minute presentation.
28 May 2026
Pre-Conference Workshops on Targeting Fibrosis: Modern Trends in Drug Discovery and Development.
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21 May 2026
Pre-Conference Workshops on Ensuring Quality, Safety and Efficacy of Medicines.
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Bandula Wijay
World-renowned Medical Scientist, Inventor, and Entrepreneur; Ambassador for Science, Technology, and Innovation(Sri Lanka - Texas, USA)
Dr. Bandula Wijay is a World-renowned Inventor and Entrepreneur in the field of Biomedical Engineering, based in Houston, USA. He completed his GCE Advanced Level education at Mahinda College, Galle, and earned a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Jadavpur University, India. He later obtained his doctoral degree in the same field from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Wijay began his entrepreneurial journey in 1984 in collaboration with Dr. Paolo Angelini of the Texas Heart Institute, where he co-developed the angioplasty balloon catheter system and the coronary artery perfusion pump system innovations that significantly advanced interventional cardiology. In 1995, he invented the “Nested Loop” vascular stent, a landmark development in the treatment of stenotic arteries following balloon angioplasty. He holds numerous patents, and his innovations have improved the lives of millions of patients worldwide.
Dr. Wijay had visited the National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka, delivering an insightful lecture and engaging in an interactive discussion with university academics and scientific staff. During his visit to Sri Lanka, he was invited by several universities to share his expertise through lectures and brainstorming sessions.
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