The 09th pre-conference workshop was held onsite on 10 July 2026 at the CINEC Auditorium, this dynamic and empowering workshop was delivered by Prof. Pradeep Dharmasiri and Dr. C. P. Attapathu, with Ms. Dilhani de Silva serving as the moderator, and was proudly organized by the Faculty of Management. Igniting scholarly excellence, the session provided 150 engaged participants with practical, hands-on guidance on critical thinking, rigorous research analysis, and strategic scientific publishing. It served as an invaluable catalyst for researchers looking to elevate their research productivity and achieve ultimate publication success