SLCO Annual Academic Sessions & SAFO Congress 2026
“Improving Care. Enhancing Lives”
Congress Registration Packages
Select your delegate category to view applicable fees and choose your congress packages.
Select your registration category
Select the registration category that applies to you.
Your country determines which regional categories apply.
Selected: Local Non-Member – Consultant · LKR
Sign in to use your verified member categoryPre-Congress Workshops
Hands-on specialized clinical workshops. Attendees may select a maximum of one workshop.
Workshop A: Precision-Guided Contouring for Prostate and Head & Neck Malignancies: Best Practices and Pitfalls
Hands-on contouring workshop for Prostate and Head & Neck malignancies utilising modern RT planning workstations.
LKR 4,000
Workshop B: Precongress Workshop on Stem Cell Transplantation (BMT)
Comprehensive workshop on stem cell transplantation protocols, donor selection, and post-transplant care.
LKR 7,500
Workshop C: Complex Pelvic Surgery and Pelvic Exenteration (Live Surgery)
Live surgical demonstration and masterclass on complex pelvic oncologic resections and reconstruction.
LKR 4,000
Breakfast Meetings
Topic: From Prompt to Insight, Morning interactive academic breakfast sessions.
Day 1 & Day 2 Combined
Full two-day breakfast meeting package on Navigating AI in Everyday Oncology Learning
LKR 5,000
Day 1 Only
Breakfast seminar access for Day 1 only. Understanding AI and Its Role in Everyday Oncology Learning
LKR 2,500
Day 2 Only
Breakfast seminar access for Day 2 only. Hands-on AI Tools for Everyday Oncology Learning
LKR 2,500
Main Congress Sessions
Main scientific program, keynote lectures, symposia, and oral presentations.
Full Congress Pass (Day 1 & Day 2)
Complete access to all plenary, symposia, and scientific sessions across both days of the main congress.
LKR 7,500
Day 1 Only
Single-day access to main congress sessions on Day 1 (Saturday).
LKR 5,000
Day 2 Only
Single-day access to main congress sessions on Day 2 (Sunday).
LKR 4,000
Your Selection
Local Non-Member – Consultant
No congress packages selected yet.
Select your required packages from the list to view total fees.
Authoritative payment calculation is finalized securely during checkout.
Distinguished Faculty
Learn from esteemed national and international leaders in radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, and clinical research.
Prof Sddhartha Laskar
MBBS, DMRT, MD, DNB
Keynote & Speaker - Pre Congress/Symposium Speaker
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai · India
Dr Sanjeeva Gunasekera
MBBS, MD, MRCPCH
Speaker & Organising Moderator
National Cancer Institute · Sri Lanka
Prof Ananya Choudhury
MA, PhD, MRCP, FRCR
Speaker - Pre Congress/Symposiums
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust & University of Manchester · United Kingdom
Dr Darius Aw Kang Lie
MD, MMed (Surg), FRCSEd (Gen)
Plenary Speaker & Surgical Lead - Pre Congress
National University Cancer Institute (NCIS) · Singapore
Dr Buddhika Thilakarathna
MBBS, MS, FRCS
Surgical Oncology Speaker & Moderator
Provincial General Hospital, Badulla · Sri Lanka
Dr Selvarajah Kokulan
MBBS(Col), MD Surgery(Col), MRCS(Glas), FMAS(Ind)
Speaker - Pre Congress
Teaching Hospital Jaffna · Sri Lanka
Prof Manju Sengar
MBBS, MD, DM
Symposium & HSCT Workshop Speaker
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai · India
Prof Lena Specht
MD, DMSc
Speaker - Pre Congress/Symposiums
Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen · Denmark
Prof Alok Srivastava
MD, FRACP, FRCPA, FRCP
HSCT Workshop Faculty Expert
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore · India
Dr Emmanouil Nikolousis
MD, PhD, MRCP, FRCPath
Symposium & HSCT Workshop Speaker
Burjeel Cancer Institute, Abu Dhabi / Former Clinical Director, Birmingham, UK · United Arab Emirates
Associate Prof Thiwanka Wijerathne
MBBS, MD, FRCPC
Breakfast Meeting Speaker & AI in Oncology Lead
General Internal Medicine & Clinical Education, Canada · Canada
Dr Palitha Maheepala
MBBS, MD, PGDip (Health Services Admin)
Plenary Speaker (Health System Evolution)
Ministry of Health / Former WHO Representative · Sri Lanka
Dr Nuradh Joseph
MBBS, MD, FRCR
Speaker & Scientific Moderator
District General Hospital, Gampaha · Sri Lanka
Dr Jayamal Ariyaratne
MBBS, MD, FRCR
Head & Neck Symposium Speaker
National Cancer Institute · Sri Lanka
Dr Buddhika Somawardana
MBBS, MD, FCCP
Speaker & Haemato-Oncology Lead
National Cancer Institute · Sri Lanka
Dr Theekshana Pathirana
MBBS, MD, MRCP
Speaker & Head & Neck CBD Lead
National Cancer Institute · Sri Lanka
Dr Praveen Wijesinghe
MBBS, MD, FRCR
Head & Neck Symposium Speaker
University Hospital KD · Sri Lanka
Dr Asanka Gamage
MBBS, MD, MRCP
Lung Cancer Plenary Speaker
District General Hospital, Hambantota · Sri Lanka
Dr Saroj Niraula
MBBS, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Plenary & Symposium Speak
CancerCare Manitoba & University of Manitoba · Canada
Dr Sidath Wijesekara
MBBS, MD, FRCR
Breast Cancer Symposium Speaker
General Hospital, Ragama · Sri Lanka
Dr Buddhika Ubayawansa
MBBS, MD, FRCR
Teaching Hospital Ratnapura · Sri Lanka
Dr Vimukthini Peiris
MBBS, MD
Breast Cancer CBD Speaker & Moderator
District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya · Sri Lanka
Prof Bogda Koczwara
BMBS, AM, MBioethics, FRACP, FAICD
Survivorship Symposium Speaker
Flinders Medical Centre & Flinders University, Adelaide · Australia
Dr Radha Selvaratnam
MBBS, BSC, FRCP
Acute Oncology Plenary Speaker
King’s College Hospital · United Kingdom
Dr Chamara Jayatunga
MBBS, MD
Survivorship Rehabilitation Speaker
Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama · Sri Lanka
Dr Lakshini Wickramasinghe
MBBS, MD, MRCPsych
Psycho-Oncology Speaker
National Cancer Institute · Sri Lanka
Dr Saranga Sumathipala
MBBS, MD
Gynae Oncology Speaker
National Cancer Institute · Sri Lanka
Dr Mahendra Somathilake
MBBS, MD, FRCR
CNS Plenary Moderator & Speaker
National Cancer Institute · Sri Lanka
Dr Thanuya Mahadevan
MBBS, MD
Ovarian GCT Case Discussion Panelist
Teaching Hospital, Jaffna · Sri Lanka
Dr Kelum Jayasinghe
MBBS, MD
Gynae-Oncology Speaker & Moderator
National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka
Dr Tiromi Rupasinghe
MBBS, MD
Gynae-Oncology Speaker & Moderator
National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka
Shangri-La Colombo
1 Galle Face, Colombo 02, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Shangri-La Colombo
1 Galle Face, Colombo 02, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Overlooking the Indian Ocean and the historic Galle Face Green, Shangri-La Colombo offers world-class conference halls and hospitality for the SLCO Annual Scientific Sessions.
Getting There & Arrival
Located 35 km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) via the Airport Expressway. Onsite valet and dedicated congress parking available.
Explore Colombo & Travel Advice
Information on attractions, accommodation options, and travel assistance for our delegates.
Port City Colombo
Discover Colombo’s emerging waterfront district, where modern urban design meets the Indian Ocean. Enjoy scenic promenades, open spaces and waterfront views while experiencing a new side of the city.
Colombo Lotus Tower
One of Colombo’s most recognizable modern landmarks, offering panoramic views across the city from its observation deck. A great option for delegates wanting to see Colombo from above.
Gangaramaya Temple
One of Colombo’s best-known Buddhist temples and cultural landmarks. Gangaramaya combines religious heritage, architecture and Sri Lankan Buddhist culture in the heart of the city.
Visa & Entry Guidelines for International Delegates
Overseas and SAARC delegates can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online prior to arriving in Sri Lanka.
Secure Your Place at SLCO Annual Academic Sessions & SAFO Congress 2026
Nov 27 – 29, 2026 · Shangri-La Colombo