“Smart Agriculture for a Resilient Future: Bridging Climate Adaptation and Global Opportunities”
Welcome to the 2nd International Symposium (ISATRS 2026)
Welcome to the 2nd International Symposium (ISATRS 2026) of the University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology & Rural Sciences for harnessing the advancements in scientific knowledge for the improvement and better performance of the farming community and all kinds of stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
The symposium provides opportunities to direct the existing agriculture towards an eco-friendly clean agriculture with the best practices for ensuring global food security and sustainable rural development.
This is a valuable platform for academics, researchers, and research students to present and disseminate the knowledge and experience in diverse subject areas on the theme of “Sustainable Development through Innovative and Resilient Agriculture”
Date & Time: 25th June 2026 from 8.30 am onwards (as a virtual conference)
Venue: UCIARS-Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Our Key Tracks
Smart and Climate-Ready Crop Production Technologies
- Precision and digital agriculture
- Climate-resilient and climate-smart farming systems
- Advanced crop breeding and genetic improvement
- Sustainable pest, disease, and weed management
- Mechanization, automation, and robotics in crop production
- Soil health, nutrient dynamics, and regenerative practices
Advancements in Food Processing and Postharvest Technologies
- Advanced food processing and preservation technologies
- Food quality, safety, and traceability systems
- Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and functional foods
- Post-harvest loss reduction and cold-chain innovations
- Sustainable packaging and value addition
Advanced Technologies in Livestock and Aquatic Production
- Climate-resilient livestock and poultry systems
- Innovative feed resources and feeding strategies
- Aquaculture and fisheries technologies
- Animal health, welfare, and disease management
- Integrated crop–livestock–aquaculture systems
Agri-Economics, Entrepreneurship and Extension for Agriculture
- Agricultural economics for rural development
- Innovations in Agribusiness
- Agri-startups and food supply chains
- Technology adoption, impact assessment, and policy frameworks
- Risk management and resilience in agri-food systems
PAST SYMPOSIA
WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN ISATRS 2026?
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You can get your Abstract published in the Proceedings of ISATRS 2026
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Endorsed Participation Certificate for all presenters
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Participation Gift for all presenters
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Submitted manuscripts will be subjected to peer-reviewing process and the Full paper of selected manuscripts will be published in Journal of Agro-Technology & Rural Sciences with the ISSN 2792-1360 (https://uciars.cmb.ac.lk/atrs-journal/)
Registration
- Calling for extended abstracts: 01st February 2026
- Deadline for submission: 01st March 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 1st April 2026
- Camera ready copy: 1st May 2026
- Last date of registration: 1st of June 2026
- Symposium Date: 25th of June 2026
- • Registration Fee:
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- Local 3000.00 LKR
- Foreign 15 USD((Excluding all applicable taxes and bank/foreign exchange charges)
should be paid as symposium fee to Peoples Bank AC – 007 200 160 037 108 / Hambantota Branch (Symposium fee will not be refunded)
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- Please enter the following information in the deposit slip
- Beneficiary Name: Secretary/ ISATRS 2026
- Your name and NIC number should include in paying slip
- Main remark in the deposit slip as “ISATRS 2026 Member fee/Registration fee/other specify ”
- Mention your manuscript no. at top left corner of the paying slip
- Scanned copy of paying slip should be sent to isatrs@uciars.cmb.ac.lk (with the copy to gayathri@uciars.cmb.ac.lk)
Contact Us
Symposium Chair: Dr. N.P. Vidanapathirana Email-nisansala@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Symposium Coordinator: Mrs. S.L. Nawarathne, Email-supipi@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Symposium Secretary: Mrs. K.G. Ketipearachchi, Email-gayathri@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Deputy Registrar: Mrs. S.A.S. Priyadarshani, Tel: +94 (0) 47-2034211, Email: dr@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Assistant Bursar: Mrs. A. D. P. De Zoysa, Tel: +94 (0) 47-2034207, Email: sab@uciars.cmb.ac.lk