Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka

139th Anniversary International Medical Congress

Day 1 Congress Day

Event Date 22nd July 2026 Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo

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Day 1 Programme

22nd July 2026 · Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo

08:00 09:00 10:55 12:05 14:00 18:30

01 8.00 – 8.20 am Registration Admin

02 8.20 – 9.00 am Welcome Addresses Ceremonial

8.20 – 8.30 am

Welcome by President SLMA

8.30 – 8.40 am

Welcome by President IDF

8.40 – 8.50 am

Welcome by President-Elect IDF

8.50 – 9.00 am

Welcome by Chairman IDF – SEA

03 9.00 – 10.10 am Morning Symposia & Forums Parallel Tracks

Symposium 1 Hall A

Type 1 Diabetes: Frontiers & Innovations

Immune Pathways to Prevention: Novel Immunotherapies in Type 1 Diabetes

Prof Chantal Mathieu

Professor of Medicine, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium

Smart Tech for Smarter Care: Digital Innovations in T1DM Management

Dr Samanthi Cooray

Consultant Endocrinologist, Albury Wodonga Health, Australia

Empowering Patients: Next-Generation DSMES for Lifelong Resilience[1.1]

Dr Banshi Saboo

Chief Diabetologist & Chairman: Diacare, Ahmedabad, India

Symposium 2 Hall B

Diabetes Prevention: Translating Science into Impact

From Trials to Transformation: Real-World Evidence in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Vidya Jyothi Prof Prasad Katulanda

Professor of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Remission Realities: Cost-Effective Models for South & Southeast Asia

Dr Shani A D Mathara Diddhenipothage

Consultant Endocrinologist, DGH, Matara, Sri Lanka

The Diabesity Challenge: Integrated Approaches to Prevention and Care

Dr Nitin Kapoor

Professor & Head, Dept. of Endocrinology, CMC, Vellore, India

Symposium 3 Hall C

Lifestyle Strategies for Better Diabetes Outcomes

Nutrition and Dietary Approaches in Diabetes Care

Dr Thimothi Wickramasekera

Consultant in Clinical Nutrition, Medical Research Institute, Sri Lanka

Exercise and Physical Activity for Glycemic Control

Prof Chathuranga Ranasinghe

Professor in Sport and Exercise Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Empowering Patients: Psychosocial Drivers of Lifestyle Change in Diabetes

Dr Payodhi Dhar

Consultant Diabetologist, President, Kolkata Nature Foundation, India

Policy Forum 1 Hall D

Wellness Policy Forum

A dedicated session shaping institutional standards and regional healthcare access frameworks.

04 10.10 – 10.35 am Plenary Parallel Sessions Guest Lectures

Guest Lecture 1

Pharmacotherapy in Diabetes: Translating Latest Guidelines into Clinical Practice

Prof Peter Schwarz

Professor of Medicine, TU Dresden, Germany

Guest Lecture 2

HbA1c Uncovered: From Accurate Measurement to Better Patient Care

Dr Ivan LAM

Scientific Affairs Manager, Sebia, France

05 10.35 – 10.55 am Programme Item Session

☕ Tea Break

06 10.55 am – 12.05 pm Mid-Day Parallel Symposia Clinical Science

Symposium 4 Hall A

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Diabetes

Hypertension in Diabetes: Optimizing Management for Cardiovascular Protection

Dr Uditha Bulugahapitiya

Consultant Endocrinologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Heart Failure in Diabetes : Evidence-Based Therapeutic Pathways

Dr Manoj Chawla

Consultant Endocrinologist, S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, India

Lipid-Lowering Strategies: Precision Therapy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Dr Amit Gupta

Executive Director, Global Metabolic Health Alliance, India

Antidiabetic Agents as Cardiovascular Drugs: SGLT2 Inhibitors & GLP-1 RAs in Focus

Dr Rakesh Parikh

Secretary General, RSSDI, India

Symposium 5 Hall B

Complications of Diabetes: Prevention, Detection & Management

Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Diabetes

Prof Madunil Niriella

Professor in Gastroenterology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Diabetic Kidney Disease: Strategies for Prevention and Comprehensive Management

Dr Shahjada Selim

Associate Professor, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka

Diabetic Retinopathy: Advances in Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Dr S R Aravind

Diabetologist & Physician, Diacon Hospital, Banglore, India

Beyond Pain: The Full Burden of Diabetic Neuropathy

Dr Anuj Maeshwari

Professor in Medicine, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Symposium 6 Hall C

Smart Solutions for Modern Diabetes Management

AI-Enabled Digital Health Ecosystems: From Data to Clinical Decision

Dr Tharanga Smarasekera

Consultant Endocrinologist, DGH Negombo, Sri Lanka

Responsible AI in Diabetes Care: IDF Perspective

Dr Amit Kumar Dey

Consultant Physician – Diabetology, West Bengal, India

Connected Care: Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring in Diabetes

Dr Shashank Joshi

Consultant Endocrinologist, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India

07 12.05 – 1.15 pm Afternoon Parallel Symposia Clinical Science

Symposium 7 Hall A

Diabetes Through the Life Span: Evolving Needs, Evolving Care

Genomics of Diabetes : Where Do We Stand?

Dr V Mohan

Chairman & Chief Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan’s, Chennai, India

Diabetes in Pregnancy: Optimizing Maternal and Fetal Outcomes

Dr Sunil Gupta

Consultant Diabetologist, Sunil’s Diabetes Care, Nagpur, India

Diabetes in Older Adults: Rethinking Targets and Priorities

Dr Noel Somasundaram

Consultant Endocrinologist, Sri Lanka

Symposium 8 Hall B

Health Policy in Diabetes: Shaping Access, Equity & Sustainability

Drug Policies for SEA : Ensuring Access and Affordability

Dr Sanjay Kalra

Consultant Endocrinologist, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India

Health Policy & Diabetes Advocacy: Innovative Approaches for Systemic Change

Dr Niti Pall

Medical Director (Global Health Practice) – KPMG UK

Health Economic Models in Diabetes: Application of Policy and Resource Allocation

Dr Dimuthu Muthukuda

Consultant Endocrinologist, Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital, Sri Lanka

DASG Symposium Hall C

Smart Use of Pharmacotherapy: Regional Perspectives on Diabetes Care

Diabetes Asia Study Group

Bangladesh: Dr Bishwajit Bhowmik

Pakistan: Dr Abdul Bashit

Qatar / Jordan: Dr Nadima Shegam

Mauritius: Dr Chandralall Sookram

Maldives: Dr Mohamed Siruhan

Sri Lanka: Dr Manilka Sumanatilleke

Moderators:

Dr Banshi Saboo & Dr Azad Khan

08 1.15 – 2.00 pm Programme Item Session

🍽️ Lunch Break

09 2.00 – 3.00 pm Parallel Workshops & Hall Sessions Practice Focus

Workshop 1

Diabetes and the Foot: Prevention & Practical Care

Offloading in the High-Risk Foot and Pre-Ulcerative State

Prof Felix Jebasingh

Professor, Dept. of Endocrinology, CMC, Vellore, India

Interactive Case Discussions: Real-World Challenges

Prof Rezni Cassim (Vascular Surgeon)
Dr Thushan Goonaratne (Vascular Surgeon)
Dr Aravinthan Mahalingam (Endocrinologist)
Dr Yasas Abeywickrama (Plastic Surgeon)

Workshop 2

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Transforming Diabetes Technology

Dr Niranjala Hewapathirana
Endocrinologist & General Physician, CDHB, Christchurch, New Zealand
Dr Satrajith Roy
Head of Department of Medicine, Central Hospital, India
Dr Manoj Chawla
Consultant Endocrinologist, S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, India

Afternoon Plenary Lectures

Guest Lecture 3

Decoding Diabetes: Advances in Classification and Subtyping Lean Diabetes

Prof Nihal Thomas

Senior Professor in Endocrinology, CMC, Vellore, India

Guest Lecture 4

The Global Burden of Obesity and Overweight: Trends, Challenges and Action

Dr Jackie Kassouf Maalouf

Founder & President at Dialeb, VP International Diabetes Federation

10 6.30 pm onwards Inauguration Ceremony Highlight Event

and SLMA Oration

8.00 – 8.20 am

Admin

Registration

8.20 – 9.00 am

Ceremonial

Welcome Addresses