The 26^th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC 2026), organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, will be held in 2026 under the theme:

“Advancing Innovation through Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Transparency, Policy, and Political Discourse”

IPRC 2026 aims to advance scholarly dialogue by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse academic domains. The conference seeks to explore how transparency, evidence-based policy development, governance structures, and political discourse intersect with innovation to address contemporary global and regional challenges. By integrating theoretical perspectives, empirical research, and practical applications, IPRC 2026 aspires to unlock the transformative potential of research-driven innovation across disciplines.

The technical program of IPRC 2026 will include keynote addresses by distinguished scholars, plenary sessions, panel discussions, thematic parallel sessions, poster presentations, and special sessions. The conference will bring together postgraduate researchers, academics, policymakers, industry professionals, and practitioners from both local and international institutions to disseminate research findings, exchange knowledge, and establish collaborative research networks.

All submitted full papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process and will be evaluated based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, relevance to the conference theme, and clarity of presentation.

• All accepted papers will be published in the electronic conference proceedings.
• Selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication in a Special Issue titled “Advancing Innovation through Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Transparency, Policy, and Political Discourse” in the Journal of Multidisciplinary and Translational Research (JMTR).

IPRC 2026 will continue its long-standing tradition of providing a dynamic academic platform that promotes research excellence, interdisciplinary integration, and impactful scholarship. The conference aims to strengthen partnerships among universities, research institutions, policymakers, and the private sector, thereby contributing meaningfully to sustainable development and informed public discourse.

We warmly invite postgraduate scholars and researchers to join IPRC 2026 and contribute to advancing innovation through collaborative and transparent academic engagement.

• Track 1: Science, Technology, Mathematics and Medicine
• Track 2: Computing and Engineering
• Track 3: Accounting, Business and Management
• Track 4: Humanities and Social Sciences
• Track 5: Multidisciplinary Studies