120th Annual Session of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
Annual Research Symposium 2026 - Call for Papers
*Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to April 10, 2026.
About the Conference
IESL 120th Annual Sessions - Annual Conference 2026
Technical papers are invited under the following categories:
1) Engineering Theory/ Research (Academic) oriented technical papers
2) Technical Papers based on Engineering Practice/ Design/ Projects and Techniques.
The paper should be of value and interest to Engineers and aimed at making a contribution to the advancement of the Profession of Engineering. It must be based on a review of past practice, information of current interest, or probing into new fields of engineering activity. It should be a presentation of thought-provoking study contributing to planning, analysis, design, construction, fabrication, production, management or maintenance of Engineering works. In this context, practical papers are strongly encouraged. Wherever possible, theoretical papers should include a section on practical application or additional research areas to be pursued for effective technology transfer.
Organizing Committee
Session Chair
Prof. J M A Manathunga
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Call for Papers
Author Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts/ Full Papers should be submitted through the CMT link.
- Initial Stage you are requested to submit the abstract. You can also submit the full paper if it is done.
- All submitted abstracts/ papers will be reviewed by the editorial team.
- All accepted Full papers must be presented in the Oral Sessions of the IESL Annual Sessions. Only presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISSN.
- The submissions through the designated CMT link will only be accepted, and submissions through other methods will not be accommodated.
- During the submission, follow the instructions provided in the CMT link and fill it out accordingly.
- If submitting only one paper, rename the document with corresponding Author’s Name with Initials. If multiple papers are submited, renmae with a number Ex: 1,2,3,etc at the end of the file name.
- Include the corresponding author details correctly. (valid email is a Must)
Guidelines for Preparing the Abstract
Guidelines for Preparing the Abstract
The abstract, not exceeding 300 words in English, together with details of the author/(s) should be submited to the CMT link.
Further formating guidelines, please refer to the attached document.
Download Abstract Template - Click Here
Guidelines for Preparing the Full Paper
Please refer to the attached document.
Download Full Paper Template - Click Here
IESL Agreement Form
Please refer to the attached document.
Download IESL Agreement Form - Click Here
Submission of Papers:
Schedule of Key Dates
Last date for receipt of abstracts - March 30, 2026 Extended to April 10, 2026
Notification of acceptance (abstracts) - April 30, 2026
Last date for submission of full paper - June 15, 2026
Last date of submission of camera ready papars - August 16, 2026
Conference Dates - September 2026
Best Paper Award
Best paper based on the marks given by referees and judges at the presentation will be entitled to the prestigious Prof. E.O.E. Pereira Award.
Contact us
All correspondence besides submissions in electronic format should be addressed to:
Eng. (Prof.) Jagath Manatunge
Chair/ Editor, Transactions Part B
The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,
120/15, Wijerama Mawatha,
Colombo 7.
Tel: 011-2698426 Ext. 232, 207
Fax: 011-2699202
Email: iThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
