CINEC International Research Symposium 2026
The CINEC International Research Symposium (CIRS) is a multidisciplinary academic platform dedicated to advancing research excellence, innovation, and scholarly collaboration at national and international levels. The symposium brings together academics, researchers, industry professionals, and emerging scholars to share knowledge, explore innovative ideas, and address contemporary challenges through research-driven solutions. CIRS serves as a bridge between theory and practice by encouraging interdisciplinary engagement across diverse fields. By integrating academic insights with real-world applications, the symposium contributes meaningfully to national development, sustainable economic growth, and societal well-being.
Our mission
To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence by bridging knowledge across diverse fields, empowering innovators to contribute to national development, sustainable economic growth, and societal well-being.
Our vision
To be a premier international research symposium that inspires transformative ideas, nurtures innovation, and integrates scholarly insights for a resilient, knowledge-driven, and economically progressive society.
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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 | |
Our Commitment to Excellence in Research and Knowledge Sharing
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
CIRS promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue that encourages fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and collaborative research beyond traditional academic boundaries.
Research Excellence
We are committed to maintaining high academic standards through a structured peer-review process, ensuring quality, credibility, and scholarly integrity.
Innovation with Impact
The symposium emphasizes research that offers practical solutions and measurable impact, supporting sustainable development and economic progress.
Knowledge Integration
By bringing together academia and industry, CIRS enables the effective translation of research findings into actionable insights.
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