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Oct 15 2026
45SLIIT Kandy UNI hosted its inaugural DTecBiz 2026 Symposium on Emerging Digital Technologies and Business Systems, on 07 July 2026. Held under the theme “From Knowledge Creation to Societal Impact: Pathways for Innovation, Growth, and Well-being,” the event brought together researchers, academics, industry professionals and students, highlighting research into practical solutions that drive innovation, sustainable growth and national development.
The symposium chaired by Dr. Emil Kumara, Senior Lecturer- Department of Business SLIIT Kandy UNI featured over 200 authors and 48 research presentations across 10 specialized tracks. Topics included Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Smart Education, Digital Health, Sustainable Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Business Analytics, Enterprise Innovation, Financial Technologies, Governance, Organizational Behaviour and Sustainability.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Roshan Ragel, Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, and Chief Executive Officer of the Lanka Education and Research Network (LEARN). He underscored AI’s transformative influence across education, business, healthcare, engineering, governance and scientific research, emphasizing responsible, ethical and human-centered application. He encouraged researchers and students to embrace AI as a catalyst for innovation, highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous learning and research-driven solutions to national priorities and global challenges.
The symposium honoured the Best Paper and Best Presenter from each of the ten tracks, recognizing research quality, innovation and excellence in scholarly communication. Students also gained opportunities to present their work before academics and industry experts, receive constructive feedback, expand professional networks and strengthen research and communication skills.
SLIIT Kandy UNI acknowledged the support of MELWA Steel (Pvt) Ltd, Hatton National Bank PLC, SLT-MOBITEL Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC, Forever Skin Naturals (Pvt) Ltd., The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Sri Lanka, and the Bank of Ceylon.
The university also recognized the contributions of the Symposium Chair and Co-Chair, Symposium Secretary, Organizing Committee, Internal and External Reviewers, Panel Chairs and Panel Members in maintaining academic standards. Special appreciation was extended to the university’s top management, particularly Dr. Madhawa Herath, Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), for his leadership and support.
As SLIIT Kandy UNI’s flagship research forum, DTecBiz 2026 marks the beginning of a lasting tradition of research excellence, strengthening academia-industry collaboration and contributing to Sri Lanka’s development as a knowledge-driven and technologically advanced nation.
