An open international platform for novel research and development; ICBT Campus 6th Annual International Research Symposium (AIRS) 2023 (https://airs.icbt.lk) was successfully held on 15th of February 2024 with the participation of over 150 national and international academia, professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate students. The research symposium was organized under the theme of “Bridging the Innovation Gap: Multi-Disciplinary Perspective” based on six research streams namely Social Sciences, Engineering & Construction, Health Sciences, Business Management, Psychology and Information Technology. AIRS2023 was able to publish 74 extended abstracts papers in the proceedings (https://airs.icbt.lk/Publications.html ) this time as the highest ever.
AIRS2023 inauguration ceremony commenced with the participation of Dr.Jagath Alwis the Chairman of ICBT Campus as the Chief guest and one of the key note speakers, Dr.Sampath Kannangara the CEO of ICBT Campus and the Chair of the symposium, The distinguished Key note speakers, Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake; President, The institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), Ms. Karen Giles Associate Head of School CPD & International Nursing from University of Sunderland, Dr. (Eng.) Sujithra Weragoda; Director, Joint Research and Demonstration Center for Water Technology, Ministry of Water Supply, Dr. Tina Marolt-Cebasek; Senior Lecturer School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment from Liverpool John Moores University.
