SLCO Annual Academic Sessions & SAFO Congress 2026

Bridging Boundaries in Cancer Care & Precision Oncology

Nov 27 – 29, 2026
Shangri-La Hotel Colombo
SLCO Annual Academic Sessions & SAFO Congress 2026 Official Event Flyer
Registration & Fees

Congress Registration Packages

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Pre-Congress Workshops

Hands-on specialized clinical workshops. Attendees may select a maximum of one workshop.

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Workshop A: Precision-Guided Contouring for Cervical & Lung Malignancies

Hands-on contouring workshop for cervical and lung cancers utilizing 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: Research in Clinical Oncology. Morning interactive academic breakfast sessions.

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Day 1 & Day 2 Combined

Full two-day breakfast meeting package on research methodology, trial design, and publications.

LKR 5,000

Day 1 Only

Breakfast seminar access for Day 1 only.

LKR 2,500

Day 2 Only

Breakfast seminar access for Day 2 only.

LKR 2,500

Main Congress Sessions

Main scientific program, keynote lectures, symposia, and oral presentations.

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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

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Faculty & Speakers

Distinguished Faculty

Learn from esteemed national and international leaders in radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, and clinical research.

Prof Ananya Choudhury
Keynote Faculty

Prof Ananya Choudhury

MA, PhD, MRCP, FRCR

Keynote & Symposium Speaker

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust & University of Manchester · United Kingdom

Dr Saroj Niraula
Keynote Faculty

Dr Saroj Niraula

MBBS, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Plenary & Symposium Speak

CancerCare Manitoba & University of Manitoba · Canada

Prof Lena Specht
Keynote Faculty

Prof Lena Specht

MD, DMSc

Keynote & Workshop Speaker

Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen · Denmark

Dr Manju Sengar
Keynote Faculty

Dr Manju Sengar

MBBS, MD, DM

Symposium & HSCT Workshop Speaker

Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai · India

Dr Darius Aw Kang Lie
Keynote Faculty

Dr Darius Aw Kang Lie

MD, MMed (Surg), FRCSEd (Gen)

Plenary Speaker & Surgical Lead

National University Cancer Institute (NCIS) · Singapore

Dr Radha Selvaratnam
Keynote Faculty

Dr Radha Selvaratnam

MBBS, MRCP, FRCR

Acute Oncology Plenary Speaker

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London · United Kingdom

Prof Bogda Koczwara
Keynote Faculty

Prof Bogda Koczwara

BMBS, AM, MBioethics, FRACP, FAICD

Survivorship Symposium Speaker

Flinders Medical Centre & Flinders University, Adelaide · Australia

Prof Alok Srivastava
Keynote Faculty

Prof Alok Srivastava

MD, FRACP, FRCPA, FRCP

HSCT Workshop Faculty Expert

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore · India

Dr Emmanouil Nikolousis
Keynote Faculty

Dr Emmanouil Nikolousis

MD, PhD, MRCP, FRCPath

Symposium & HSCT Workshop Speaker

Burjeel Cancer Institute, Abu Dhabi / Former Clinical Director, Birmingham, UK · United Arab Emirates

Prof Michael MacManus
Keynote Faculty

Prof Michael MacManus

MB, BCh, BAO, MD, FRANZCR, FRCR

Congress Speaker

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne · Australia

Associate Prof Thiwanka Wijerathne
Keynote Faculty

Associate Prof Thiwanka Wijerathne

MBBS, MD, FRCPC

Breakfast Meeting Speaker & AI in Oncology Lead

General Internal Medicine & Clinical Education, Canada · Canada

Dr Palitha Maheepala
Keynote Faculty

Dr Palitha Maheepala

MBBS, MD, PGDip (Health Services Admin)

Plenary Speaker (Health System Evolution)

Ministry of Health / Former WHO Representative · Sri Lanka

Dr Sanjeeva Gunasekera
Keynote Faculty

Dr Sanjeeva Gunasekera

MBBS, MD, MRCPCH

Speaker & Organising Moderator

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

Dr Nuradh Joseph
Keynote Faculty

Dr Nuradh Joseph

MBBS, MD, FRCR

Speaker & Scientific Moderator

District General Hospital, Gampaha · Sri Lanka

Dr Buddhika Somawardana
Keynote Faculty

Dr Buddhika Somawardana

MBBS, MD, FCCP

Speaker & Haemato-Oncology Lead

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

Dr Theekshana Pathirana
Keynote Faculty

Dr Theekshana Pathirana

MBBS, MD, MRCP

Speaker & Head & Neck CBD Lead

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

Dr Jayamal Ariyaratne
Keynote Faculty

Dr Jayamal Ariyaratne

MBBS, MD, FRCR

Head & Neck Symposium Speaker

Teaching Hospital, Kandy · Sri Lanka

Dr Praveen Wijesinghe
Keynote Faculty

Dr Praveen Wijesinghe

MBBS, MD, FRCR

Head & Neck Symposium Speaker

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

Dr Asanka Gamage
Keynote Faculty

Dr Asanka Gamage

MBBS, MD, MRCP

Lung Cancer Plenary Speaker

Welisara Chest Hospital · Sri Lanka

Dr Vimukthini Peiris
Keynote Faculty

Dr Vimukthini Peiris

MBBS, MD

Breast Cancer CBD Speaker & Moderator

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

Dr Sidath Wijesekara
Keynote Faculty

Dr Sidath Wijesekara

MBBS, MD, FRCR

Breast Cancer Symposium Speaker

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

DT
Keynote Faculty

Dr Buddhika Thilakarathna

MBBS, MS, FRCS

Surgical Oncology Speaker & Moderator

Provincial General Hospital, Badulla · Sri Lanka

DJ
Keynote Faculty

Dr Chamara Jayatunga

MBBS, MD

Survivorship Rehabilitation Speaker

Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama · Sri Lanka

Dr Chamara Wijesinghe
Keynote Faculty

Dr Chamara Wijesinghe

MBBS, MD, MRCPsych

Psycho-Oncology Speaker

Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo · Sri Lanka

DJ
Keynote Faculty

Dr Kelum Jayasinghe

MBBS, MD

Gynae-Oncology Speaker & Moderator

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

DR
Keynote Faculty

Dr Tiromi Rupasinghe

MBBS, MD

Gynae-Oncology Speaker & Moderator

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

DS
Keynote Faculty

Dr Anuththara Senevirathne

MBBS, MD

Breakfast Meeting Moderator

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

DS
Keynote Faculty

Dr Mahendra Somathilake

MBBS, MD, FRCR

CNS Plenary Moderator & Speaker

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

DJ
Keynote Faculty

Dr Jaliya Jayasekera

MBBS, MD, FRCR

Closing Ceremony Moderator

Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya · Sri Lanka

DS
Keynote Faculty

Dr Saranga Sumathipala

MBBS, MD

Gynae Oncology Speaker

National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama · Sri Lanka

DM
Keynote Faculty

Dr Thanuya Mahadevan

MBBS, MD

Ovarian GCT Case Discussion Panelist

Teaching Hospital, Jaffna · Sri Lanka

Official Congress Venue

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

1 Galle Face, Colombo 02, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

1 Galle Face, Colombo 02, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Overlooking the Indian Ocean and the historic Galle Face Green, Shangri-La Hotel 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.

Destination & Visitor Guide

Explore Colombo & Travel Advice

Information on attractions, accommodation options, and travel assistance for our delegates.

Port City Colombo
Sightseeing

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
Sightseeing

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
Sightseeing

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

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 Hotel Colombo