Friday, August 4
Architecture reaches far beyond the act of designing buildings. It possesses the ability to shape the way individuals experience life, perceive reality, and evoke emotions. As a result, it brings about transformation in people, communities, and even entire cities.
Thus, the underlying concept showcases the collaborative and dynamic exchange of ideas, expertise, and wisdom woven together by architects, leading to a revolutionary and harmonious intersection in our thriving world.
Architects who authentically mould one’s existence leave an indelible mark on the field of architecture, leaving behind a profound and enduring influence. “A lasting Impact”.
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THOMAS VONIER
PRINCIPAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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THOMAS VONIER – FAIA , RIBA USA
President : UIA 2017 –2021
President : AIA 2016 –2017
Founder President : AIA International
The Credentials of Thomas Vonierwill certainly go down in History as the Exceptional American Architect who was elected as the President AIA in 2016 –2017.
It was an Epic Achievement that he was elected as the President UIA in 2017 in Seoul, Korea, while he was still the President AIA.
He was the Founder President of AIA International, incorporating Members of all Countries outside US, which is today Collaborating with us.
AIA appointed Vonierto its board of Directors in 2010.
Thomas is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) , an Honorary Fellow of The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada ( RAIC ) , and an Honorary Member of the Australian Institute of Architects.
He is an elected Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
2018 saw Thomas inducted into the ranks of the International Academy of Architecture.
He practices Architecture in both Washington DC and Paris.
The Consortium of Sustainable Urbanism bestowed the Champion Award upon Thomas Vonier.
Thomas was part of the team that won the P/A Design Award for the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine
He served as an Official Delegate to the United Nations Conferences on Climate Change –COP 21 ( Paris ) , COP 22 ( Marrakesh ) , and COP 26 ( Glasgow )
Thomas was a Delegate to the United Nations Habitat III ( Quito ) and the United Nations World Urban Forum 9 ( Kuala Lumpur )
As President AIA, 2017 in Orlando, Thomas Vonierinvited the First Lady Michelle Obama for the inauguration and invited her on stage for an open conversation with him which was awe inspiring.
During the same Conference he bought 2 Pritzker Prize winners Francis Kéréand Alejandro Aravenato make Presentations.
ELIZABETH CHU RICHTER & DAVID RICHTER
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ELIZABETH CHU RICHTER And DAVID RICHTER
Founder
Richter Architects
The perfect synchronization between Elizabeth Chu Richter FAIA and David Richter FAIA has been the driving force to their success that has won them the 2021 : Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Society of Architects.
David and Elizabeth were elevated as Fellows of the American Institute of Architects and both are former Presidents of the Texas Society of Architects.
Elizabeth was elected and served as the 2015 National President of the American Institute of Architects. She was the fourth woman and the first Asian American woman to serve as National President in the AIA’s then 158-year history.
David has served as President of the Texas Architectural Foundation.
Richter Architects wins AIA New Mexico 2020 Honor Design Award.
Richter Architects received The 2020 AIA COTE® Top Ten Award
Richter Architects wins five Design Awards 2019. At the AIA Corpus Christi’s triennial design awards celebration, Richter Architects won five design awards, including the top Award of Excellence and the People’s Choice Award.
Richter Architects wins AIA International Region Design Award 2019. In Shanghai, China, Richter Architects received a design award from AIA International Region for the new Visitor Center at the American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.
Richter Architects named “100 architects of the Year” 2018 by Korean Institute of Architects
The firm‘s work has been widely published and has received over 60 design awards, including national AIA Honor Award for Architecture, AIA COTE Top Ten Award, AIA International Region design commendation, and numerous State, AIA Chapter, and Brick Industry design awards.
In 2011, the firm was the recipient of the Architecture Firm Award from the Texas Society of Architects.
BRINDA SOMAYA
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BRINDA SOMAYA
Founder & Principal Architect
SNK Architects
Brinda Somayais an Indian Architect and Urban Conservationalist, who is the Founder and Principal Architect of Somayaand Kalappaq( SNK ) Consultants ( Pvt ) Ltd.
She was awarded the Indian Institute of Architects –BaburaoMhatre Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in 2014.
She was on the IAWA board of Advisors (International Archives of Women in Architecture), U.S.A.
Brinda is the Founder Trustee of the HECAR Foundation
More notable amongst SNK’s award-winning campuses include Tata Consultancy Services, Banyan Park, Mumbai; Nalanda International School, Vadodara; and Zensar Technologies, Pune.
SNK won UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award of Merit for Malabari Memorial Hall, Seva Sadan, in 2020.
The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage award of Distinction for the `Restoration and Upgradation of the historic Louis Kahn Buildings of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), in 2018.
An Honorable Mention was given at the UNESCO ASIA-PACIFIC Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation for RajabaiClock Tower and University of Mumbai Libraryin 2018.
The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for the restoration of the St. Thomas’ Cathedral in Mumbai in 2004.
Brinda Somayawas chosen as one of the 100 GLOBAL PUBLIC∙INTEREST∙DESIGN persons working at the intersection of design and service globally in 2013.
NICOLAS MEDRANO
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NICOLAS MEDRANO
Design Director
SOM : Hong Kong
Nicolas Medrano is a Design Principal at SOM : Hong Kong Studio.
A Member of the American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) and a LEED Green Associate, Nicolas has Bachelor’s degree from University of California, Berkeley and the Masters degree from Columbia University in New York. He graduated from both institutions with high honors.
Nicolas begins his design process with a deep exploration of the local context and culture. He is inspired by the density of the cities he works in across Asia, and by the challenge of designing large-scale, mixed-use developments that enhance both the environment and the human experience.
As the Design Leader of SOM Hong Kong, Nicolas is responsible for transforming Project across Asia Pacific including Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Hong Kong.
Nicolas strives to advance SOM’s climate action goals in the region by the use of cutting-edge sustainability strategies and exploring new building materials and methods that are carbon conscious.
He is responsible for 8 Shenton Way, Elementum& GuocoTower in Singapore, The ESSE Sukhumvit 36 & One City Center in Thailand, Otemachi1 and Nihonbashi2 in Tokyo and a host of commercial and residential projects in Manila.
His buildings have achieved the he highest levels of sustainability certification including net zero energy, LEED Platinum and Green Mark Platinum.
Nicolas is currently focused on growing SOM’s presence in Asia Pacific and leading transformative Projects that focus on Wellness, Placemaking, Nature and Carbon Reduction.
CHANNA DASWATTE
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CHANNA DASWATTE
Founding Partner
MICD
Channa Daswatteis an Architect of Great Eminence, who is a protégé of the World Renown Architect : Maestro Geoffrey Bawa.
A Graduate of the University of Moratuwa, he worked in the practice of C. Anjalendranbefore proceeding to complete his Post-Graduate Diploma in Architecture at University College, London and later a Master of Architecture in Advanced Architectural Studies in the same University.
Since returning, he joined the Practice of Geoffrey Bawa and was involved in a series of works in Sri Lanka, India, and Indonesia, including Kandalama Hotel, Dambulla.
Channa was made a Director / Partner of Geoffrey Bawa Associates ( Pvt ) Ltd in 1997
He joined up with Murad Ismail who was also working at the Practice of maestro Geoffrey Bawa, in becoming Founding Directors of MICD in 1997.
Channa has not only contributed to Architecture via the Design of Great works, but also through education, as he was a Lecturer at the City School of Architecture ( CSA ) from 1991 –2001 as a Year Person and a Lecturer in Sociology and Architecture. He also lectured in Sociology and Design for the University of Moratuwa from 2001 –2003.
In 1997, he was made a trustee and in 2018, the Chairperson of the Geoffrey Bawa & LunugangaTrust that was set up to take care of No 11. and Lunugangaand to promote Excellence in Architecture and the other Arts and engagement with the natural environment.
From 2016 to 2019, he was also appointed the Chairperson of the Galle Heritage Foundation that head the efforts to conserve the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Walled City of Galle.
He is a Founding Committee Member of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Sri Lanka.
oChanna has been invited World Over on Speaking Assignments, in Tokyo, Dhaka, Sydney, Murcia, Delhi, Bombay, Cochin, Røros(Norway) and Ahmedabad. He has also made Presentations at Architectural Digest Design Event, and the ARCASIA Conference Colombo.
BEN DERBYSHIRE
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BEN DERBYSHIRE – Dip Arch CantabRIBA
Chair HTA Design
President : RIBA 2017 –2019
Ben Derbyshire was 76thPresident RIBA from 2017 –2019.
He was elected to Council in 2014, becoming it’s President Elect in August 2016.
Ben joined HTA Architects Ltd. in 1976, and became a partner in 1986.
He soon became the Managing Partner of HTA Design LLP in 2013 when HTA Architects Ltd. was transformed into HTA Design LLP.
2016 saw him as the Chair for HTA Design LLP.
Today HTA design has branches in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Bristol and employs more than a 250 Team of Professionals.
Ben is part of the governing body of WCCA ( Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects ), which exists to promote quality architecture in the City of London and the architectural profession globally.
Ben is a Commissioner at Historic England, which is a Public body that helps the public experience England’s Historic Environment. He was appointed in September 2019 for a period of four years.
He is also a member of New London Sounding Board, the advisory Board to New London Architecture which is devoted to bringing People Together to Shape a Better City.
Prof. EVA JIŘIČNÁ
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Prof. EVA JIŘIČNÁ
Founder – Eva JiricnaArchitects
Founder – AI Design
RIBA Member Prof. Eva Jiricnais a Czech born Architect living and practicing in London and Prague
She has been bestowed the title Commander of British Empire : CBE in 1994.
She was bestowed the title of Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2006.
She is an Honorary fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.
She is the president of the Architectural Association : AA of London 2003 –2005 after which in 2013 she received the honorary membership of Architectural Association.
She was awarded for the Life Long Contribution to Architecture by the Czech Ministry of Culture
She was the winner of the Jane Drew Prize for outstanding contributions for Women in Architecture.
6 honorary doctorates have been bestowed upon her by universities of UK and the Czech republic.
Eva is known to be the first in the world to design an all glass staircase.
YAHYA JAN
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YAHYA JAN
President & Design Director – NORR Group Consultants International Ltd.
Yahya Jan is an Architect, Engineer, Innovator, Leader and Thinker, who constantly strives to push the limits of Creativity.
Princeton University, New Jersey saw Yahya completing his Undergraduate & Graduate Studies, after which he became a Licensed Architect in New York, having worked for 8 years.
In 1966, he moved to Dubai and played a pivotal role at NORR, becoming it’s President & Design Director alongside its 33 years of global experience. He now leads NORR’s design efforts in the Middle East and Asia.
Yahya’s built Work includes Signature Offices, Residential & Hotel Towers, Retail Malls and Multi-Use Developments.
A Winner of many International & National Awards, Yahya’s Designs and Research is featured at Conferences and in Leading Publications Worldwide.
He believes that Design is a Creative Process that challenges us to combine our understanding of life, Science and of Art. He believes that first Principle Thinking reveals solutions that stretch the understanding of Reality.
Central to Yahya’s Design Philosophy is a Multi-Disciplinary approach that includes Owners, Architects, Engineers and Others, working collaboratively to Unlock the Hidden Potential of a Project.
Yahya’s Signature Design is the highly collaborative, “ Ciel Tower ”, which is now under construction in Dubai.
Towering 365 meters in height, it is slated to be the “ Tallest Hotel in the World ” upon completion.
CRISTINA FINUCCI
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CRISTINA FINUCCI
Founder: Maria Cristina Finucci Artista
Maria Cristina Finucci, Italian architect and artist. In 2013 at UNESCO in Paris she founded the Garbage Patch State, an art action for creating awareness on the
problem of plastic in the oceans. She realized monumental installations in various venues in the world. In 2018 as chief of State she signed the U.N. Agenda 2030.
She received many awards and her work has been shown in museums and public collections.
In February 2019 Finucci has been honored with the title of Grand Officer Merit Order of the Italian Republic.
The Wasteland cycle continues on the island of Mozia (Trapani), with a monumental installation consisting of five millions of plastic cups contained in metallic cages. The structure, seen from above, forms the word HELP.
DUANGRIT BUNNAG
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DUANGRIT BUNNAG
Founder: DBALP
The Award Winning Thai Architect Duangrit Bunnang is the Founder of Duangrit Bunnang Architects Ltd ( DBALP )
He has been bestowed with the ARCASIA Gold Medal 3 times in 2005 , 2013 & 2015.
Duangrit has won the DOTY award, Asia’s most Influential Designer Award in 2019.
He has won the International Architecture Award in 2016.
His highly commended High Riser, The Issara Ladprao won the International Asia Property Award in 2012 – 2013.
Duangrit’s design, Hotel De La Paix Luang Prabang won the Wan Awards, Interior Design project of the Year in 2011.
He has won 3 TIDA Awards for Commercial, Corporate & Institute ( Contemporary Value ) in 2010.
ASA, Architectural Awards in 2004
NADIA TROMP
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NADIA TROMP
Founder: NTSIKA ARCHITECTS
SAIA : Merit Award of Excellence Finalist 2022
UIA Gold Medal and Prizes : Vassilis Sgoutas Prize 2021
SAIA GIFA : President’s Prize 2021
SAIA GIFA : Merit Award of Excellence 2021
WAB : Female Frontier Pioneering Award 2021
German Design Award for Architecture 2019
Architecture MasterPrize : Best Mixed-use Project 2019
SAIA : Merit Award of Excellence 2018
World Architecture Festival : Health Architecture 2017
SAIA GIFA : Merit Award of Excellence 2017
The first female architect from the African continent to win a WAF Award for her design of the Westbury Clinic 2017
MOHOMADREZA GHODOUSI
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MOHOMADREZA GHODOUSI
Founder: ZAV ARCHITECTS
Mohomadreza Ghodousi is an Iranian Architect who is the Founder of ZAV Architects. His focus is the creation of Shifts in Architecture, through the exploration of Social and Economic resources in small Communities and Subculture Circles.
He has won the Memar Award 11 times, AR House Award in 2018, and 2021, Architizer Award in 2018, and 2021, WAN Awards in 2018 for Affordable Housing, and Dezeen Award in 2019 for Cultural Building of the year.
Mohomadreza has won the TIDA Golden Award in 2020.
He has won the World Architecture Festival WAF in 2021.
He has won the Grand Prix Du Design Gold & Silver in 2021.
Mohomadreza has won the CDA Award in 2022
PALINDA KANNANGARA
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PALINDA KANNANGARA
Founder: PALINDA KANNANGARA ARCHITECTS
Palinda Kannangara is an Outstanding International & National Award Winning Sri Lankan Architect and Mathematician who’s known for his Experimental Architecture that hinges on Simplicity, and Natural Environs.
His work is recognized for Contextual Sensitivity and Innovativeness while using locally available materials and technology to provide a rich spatial experience.
The only Sri Lankan who has won the RIBA International Award twice : 2018 for Studio Dwelling, 2020 for Artist’s Retreat.
Geoffrey Bawa Award of Excellence in Architecture : 2016 / 2017 for Studio Dwelling, 2019 / 2021 for Frame Holiday Structure, and Commendation prize 2008 1st cycle Kadawala Bungalow.
Architect of the year Award : 2014 for Hotel by Water Falls, 2015 for Family Retreat, and 2018 for Studio Dwelling.
6 times Winner of the SLIA Award of Excellence & 6 times recipient of the SLIA Award of Merit.
His work was featured in El Croquis 212 magazine in 2022.
DAMITH PREMATHILAKE
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DAMITH PREMATHILAKE
Founder: dpa studio
Damith Premathilake is an Outstanding International and National Award Winning Sri Lankan Architect who received his Bachelors and Masters from the University of Moratuwa.
He is a Fellow of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects ( SLIA ), an International Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects ( RIBA ) and an International Associate of the American Institute of Architects ( AIA )
Damith is a Visiting Lecturer at University of Moratuwa, Faculty of Architecture and City School of Architecture.
Winner of World Architecture Community Awards : 2022 , 2014 , 2012
Nominee of Archdaily Building of the Year : 2021
Winner of Architecture Asia Awards for Emerging Architects : 2014
Winner of the SLIA Young Architect of the Year Award : 2016 & is also the winner of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the Year : 2016.
He is the Winner of SLIA’s Award of Excellence : 2012 , 2014 & Award of Merit : 2021 , 2020
His practice “dpa studio” was published among the 50 best practices in the world, by the book “fifty under fifty-Innovators of the 21st Century, 2015”.
KOSALA WEERASEKARA
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KOSALA WEERASEKARA
Founder: KWCA
Kosala Weerasekara is a Award Winning Sri Lankan Architect who received his Bachelors and Masters from the University of Moratuwa.
He is an Associate of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects & an International Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Kosala is a Visiting Lecturer of the Architecture Faculty of University of Moratuwa.
Winner of Young Architect of the Year : 2020 , 2022
JK AYA Young Architect of the Year : 2022
Winner of SLIA Design Awards : 2019 , 2021
Winner of Award of Excellence of SLIA Design Awards : 2020
Winner of Merit Award for Interior Design of SLIA Design Awards : 2018
MALISHA KODITUWAKKU
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MALISHA KODITUWAKKU
Founder: hexar
Malisha received her Charter from the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects in 2014, and is also an International Chartered Member of the RIBA and an International Member of the AIA.
Her design ethos is to be responsible in how we build; architecture that shows greater sensitivity both toward the wellbeing of its user, and the planet. Her work is both experimental in terms of design, and practical in terms of function; believing that spaces should, above all else, serve the user well.
She received an Honorary Mention at ARCASIA Awards : 2020
Winner of the Sustainability Category of Metal Architecture Awards ( USA ) : 2018
Malisha has won a Merit Award at the SLIA Design Award : 2021
TOURS
Pre Conference City Tour
4 August (Day Tour)
USD105 Per person
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Pre Conference City Tour
USD 105 per person including Lunch at the Gallery Café
04th August 2023 (Friday)
08.30Hrs: Pick up from Cinnamon Grand & drive by Town Hall, Independence Square and head towards New Parliament for a drive by & transfer back to Colombo.
10.30Hrs: Arrival at Gangaramaya Temple & visit
11.30Hrs: Leave for the Lunch location
11.45Hrs: Lunch at Gallery Café
13.00Hrs: Geoffry Bawa Office Visit
14.00Hrs: Leave for Lotus Tower through the Galle Face Green driving by Old Parliament (Now Presidential Secretariat) as well as the Galle Face Hotel
14.30Hrs: Visit Lotus Tower
15.30Hrs: Conclude the visit (Enjoy a refreshing Thambili Drink in coach) & drive by various colonial buildings such as Cargills/Millers Building, Chatham St Clock Tower, General Post Office, President’s House, Standard Charted Bank Building and Grand Oriental Hotel
16.00Hrs: Leave for Kochikade whilst driving by Red Mosque (2nd Cross St)
16.30Hrs: Visit Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devastanam Kovil
17.00Hrs: Leave back to hotel
17.30Hrs: Arrive back at hotel & drop off
Note
- o Rate is based on for Minimum 20 clients and if final numbers are lesser than this the total cost for 20 clients will be charged.
- o In case there are more than 20Pax the group will be divided into 02 only between 1145Hrs & 1400Hrs where 1st group will do Lunch followed by Visit whilst the 2nd group will do this in reverse.
Post Conference Tour 01
7 August (Full Day Tour)
USD160 Per person
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POST CONFERENCE TOUR 01
USD 160 per person inclusive of Tickets to Lunuganga, Lunch at Bentota Beach and Dinner at Jetwing Lighthouse Kalutara Bodhi, Lunuganga (GB), Bentota Beach (GB), Heritance Ahungalla (GB), Galle Fort & Jetwing Lighthouse (GB)
07th August 2023 (Monday)
07.30Hrs: Leave Colombo and proceed to Kalutara
09.15Hrs: Visit Kalutara Bodhi Temple
09.45Hrs: Leave for Lunuganga
10.15Hrs: Arrival and do “Lunuganga” tour and walk around
12.15Hrs: Leave for Bentota Beach Hotel
12.45Hrs: Arrival & tour of Bentota Beach Hotel and Lunch at main restaurant
14.45Hrs: Leave for Ahungalla
15.15Hrs: Arrival and visit “Heritance Ahungalla”
15.45Hrs: Continue to Galle
16.45Hrs: Arrival and explore Galle Dutch Fort by foot
18.30Hrs: Proceed to Jetwing Lighthouse
18.45Hrs: Arrival and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink (Passion/Mint/Sprite) and then commence a visit of the hotel followed by Dinner at main restaurant
20.30Hrs: Leave for Colombo
22.30Hrs: Return back to Colombo
Note
- o Rate is based on for Minimum 10 clients and if final numbers are lesser than this the total cost for 10 clients will be charged.
- o Galle Fort does not allow coaches and hence clients are required to walk in the fort.
Post Conference Tour 02
7 – 9 Aug (2 nights 3 days)
( 7 & 8 nights returning on the 9 August)
USD750 Per person
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POST CONFERENCE TOUR 02
USD 750 per person sharing Double or Triple Room (USD 920 per person in a Single Room) inclusive of Tickets to Lunuganga, Lunch at Bentota Beach, Dinner & Overnight Stay at Jetwing Lighthouse + Dinner & Overnight Stay Jetwing Yala + Inclusive of 02 Jeep safaris at Yala national park
07th August 2023 (Monday)
07.30Hrs Leave Colombo and proceed to Kalutara
09.15Hrs Visit Kalutara Bodhi Temple
09.45Hrs Leave for Lunuganga
10.15Hrs Arrival and do “Lunuganga” tour and walk around
12.15Hrs Leave for Bentota Beach Hotel
12.45Hrs Arrival & tour of Bentota Beach Hotel and Lunch
14.45Hrs Leave for Ahungalla
15.15Hrs Arrival and visit “Heritance Ahungalla”
15.45Hrs Continue to Galle
16.45Hrs Arrival and explore Galle Dutch Fort by foot
18.30Hrs Proceed to Jetwing Lighthouse
18.45Hrs Arrival and visit the hotel followed by Dinner at main Restaurant & Overnight at Jetwing Lighthouse
08th August 2023 (Tuesday)
07.30Hrs Breakfast at hotel main restaurant
10.00Hrs Check out and leave for Yala
12.30Hrs Arrive at Jetwing Yala and Check In
13.30Hrs Lunch at hotel main restaurant
15.00Hrs Commence a Jeep safari at Yala national park
18.00Hrs Return to hotel
19.30Hrs Dinner at main restaurant & Overnight at Jetwing Yala
09th August 2023 (Wednesday)
05.30Hrs Do a 2nd Safari at Yala national park by Jeep
08.30Hrs Return to hotel and after a wash/change Breakfast
13.00Hrs Lunch at main restaurant
14.00Hrs Check out and leave for Colombo
19.00Hrs Arrive back in Colombo & drop off
Note
- o Rate is based on for Minimum 08 clients and if final numbers are lesser than this the cost will be higher than above quoted.
Post Conference Tour 03
8 – 10 Aug (2 nights 3 days)
(8 & 9 nights returning on the 10)
USD710 Per person
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POST CONFERENCE TOUR 03
USD 710 per person sharing Double or Triple Room (USD 825 per person in a Single Room) inclusive of Full Board at Heritance Kandalama (GB), Tickets for Minneriya national park in a Jeep, Tickets for Sigiriya Climb / Diya Bubula Gardens
08th August 2023 (Tuesday)
07.30Hrs Leave Colombo and proceed to Kandalama
12.30Hrs Arrival and check in at Heritance Kandalama
13.00Hrs Lunch at hotel main restaurant
14.00Hrs Leave for Minneriya
14.30Hrs Commence a Jeep safari at Minneriya national park
17.30Hrs Leave to Hotel
18.00Hrs Arrive at hotel
19.30Hrs Dinner at main restaurant , Overnight – Heritance Kandalama (SUP Room)
09th August 2023 (Wednesday)
07.30Hrs Breakfast at hotel main restaurant
08.30Hrs Visit / Climb Sigiriya rock fortress OR Diya Bubula Gardens
12.00Hrs Lunch at Jetwing Vil Uyana
14.00Hrs Return to Kandalama & rest of the day at leisure.
19.30Hrs Dinner at main restaurant, Overnight – Heritance Kandalama (SUP Room)
10th August 2023 (Thursday)
07.30Hrs Breakfast at hotel main restaurant
12.30Hrs Lunch at hotel main restaurant
14.00Hrs Check out and leave for Colombo
19.00Hrs Arrive back in Colombo & drop off
Note
- o Rate is based on for Minimum 08 clients and if final numbers are lesser than this the cost will be higher than above quoted.
- o If anyone visits Diya Bubula instead of Sigiriya Rock Fortress the reduction in price would be US$ 25 per person.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Pre Conference Tour – Colombo City Tour
Saturday, August 5
Conference Day 01
Thomas Vonier – Principal Keynote
Elizabeth Chu Richter & David Richter – Keynote
Palinda Kannangara
Yahya Jan
Eva Jiricna
Channa Daswatta – Keynote
Sunday, August 6
Conference Day 02
Kosala Weerasekara
Nadia Tromp
Mohamadreza Ghodousi
Brinda Somaya – Keynote
Damith Premathilake
Christina Finucci
Ben Derbyshire
Malisha Kodituwakku
Durangrit Bunnag
Nicolas Medrano – Keynote
Monday, August 7
Post Conference Tour
Tuesday, August 8
Post Conference Tour
Wednesday, August 9
Post Conference Tour
Thursday, August 10
Post Conference Tour
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