First International Research Conference on the Prospects for Integrated Development of the North and East of Sri Lanka (InReNE) – 2025
October 10–12, 2025 | University of Toronto, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

We invite scholars, researchers, practitioners, and community members to submit abstracts for the First International Research Conference on the Prospects for Integrated Development of the North and East of Sri Lanka (InReNE) – 2025.

This year’s theme is:
“Integrated Post-war Recovery of the North and East of Sri Lanka and the Role of the Diaspora: Challenges to Education, Employment, and Gender Empowerment, Emerging Youth Issues, Housing, Culture and Livelihoods.”

The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange around the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the North and East in the post-war era. We especially welcome submissions that explore innovative research, lived experiences, and practical approaches from local, national, and diaspora perspectives.

Submission Guidelines:

•⁠ Please submit a 200-word abstract summarizing your proposed paper or presentation.
•⁠ ⁠Abstracts should clearly state the research question, methodology, and key findings or arguments.

Submit via the form below.

Both in-person and online participation options will be available.

We look forward to your contributions to this important conversation.

Abstract submission closed. Join us at the International Research Conference, October 10–12, 2025.

The International Research Conference abstract submission is now closed. The conference will be held from October 10–12, 2025. We encourage scholars, researchers, and professionals to participate and contribute to this significant academic gathering.