International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment (ISAE) 2026
Theme: Data-Driven Green Agriculture Transition: From Healthy Soils to Healthy People
Date: 2 September 2026 | Venue: Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Event Highlights
The International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment (ISAE) 2026, themed Data-Driven Green Agriculture Transition: From Healthy Soils to Healthy People, was successfully conducted on 2 September 2026 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, bringing together nearly 350 participants, including academics, researchers, students, professionals, stakeholders, and distinguished retired academics.
Distinguished Guests
- Chief Guest (Opening): Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena, Minister of Science and Technology
- Guest of Honour: Her Excellency Ms. Ruth Baird, Deputy High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka
- Chief Guest (Plenary Session): Hon. K. D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation
Keynote Speakers
- Technical Sessions: Dr. Matteo Poggio, Soil and Sensor Specialist, Wageningen, the Netherlands
- Plenary Session: Mr. Manjua Don, Managing Director — Technical & Operations, Dual Investment Group, Australia
Programme Highlights
- Five technical sessions covering diverse research areas
- Three digital poster sessions showcasing innovative research
- YGF (Young Graduates Forum) oral and poster sessions
- 3MIT sessions (MIT-style presentations)
- Plenary Session: The Fertilizer Frontier: Navigating Change with Agriculture — attracted a large number of stakeholders from the agriculture sector
Research Contributions
- 105 abstracts presented across technical and digital poster sessions
- YGF: 11 oral presentations, 20 poster presentations
- 3MIT: 19 presentations
- Active student participation demonstrating enthusiasm for research, innovation, and knowledge exchange
Event Gallery
Acknowledgements
The successful completion of ISAE 2026 reflects the strong commitment, collaboration, and teamwork of the Faculty and all those involved. The Faculty extends its sincere appreciation to:
- Distinguished guests: Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena, Her Excellency Ms. Ruth Baird, Hon. K. D. Lal Kantha
- Keynote speakers: Dr. Matteo Poggio (Wageningen, Netherlands), Mr. Manjua Don (Dual Investment Group, Australia)
- Presenters, participants, retired academics, sponsors, partners
- Organizing committee, technical teams, volunteers, and all other contributors
The International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment (ISAE) 2026 was held on 2 September 2026 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. Theme: Data-Driven Green Agriculture Transition: From Healthy Soils to Healthy People. Nearly 350 participants attended.