Courtyard by Marriott Colombo • Bandaranaike Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
Innovate • Collaborate • Advance. World-class facilities, modern meeting spaces, and exceptional hospitality in Colombo City Centre.
Situated in the heart of Colombo City Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Colombo provides walking access to major universities, research institutions, government agencies, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Special negotiated delegate room rates at the conference hotel and recommended nearby accommodations.
January is peak travel season in Sri Lanka. Hotel occupancy across Colombo is exceptionally high. Delegates are strongly urged to reserve their rooms on or before 15 December 2026 to secure preferential symposium rates.
Stay right at the heart of ARS 2027. Enjoy direct elevator access to the Grand Sapphire Ballroom, pre-function exhibition gallery, 24/7 fitness centre, rooftop pool, and international dining.
Curated selection of verified 5-star, 4-star, and 3-star hotels situated within 0.5 km to 3.0 km of the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo venue.
Essential guidelines for international participants traveling to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Primary gateway: Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA - CMB). Direct flights available from Singapore, Malaysia (KL), India, Thailand (Bangkok), UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha), Turkey, and China.
Foreign delegates must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival at www.eta.gov.lk. Passports must have at least 6 months validity. Invitation letters provided by secretariat.
Official airport taxi counters, hotel transfers, PickMe, and Uber operate 24/7. Highway express buses also run directly between airport and Colombo Fort.
January is one of the most pleasant, dry months in Colombo with average temperatures of 24°C – 30°C. Ideal weather for symposium sessions and cultural sightseeing.
An exclusive full-day curated expedition bridging pioneering Sri Lankan biotechnology research facilities, UNESCO World Heritage citadels, tropical botanical bio-prospecting biomes, and Ceylon highland agro-industries.
Morning scientific walkthrough of state-of-the-art biotechnology facilities at the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) and IBMBB (University of Colombo), followed by an afternoon expedition to the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Immerse yourself in tropical biodiversity at the world-renowned Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, and witness acrobatic Kandyan Ves dancers.
Ascend into the misty central cloud forests to study commercial tea fermentation, polyphenol biochemistry, and sustainable agro-biotech practices, surrounded by iconic colonial stone architecture.
Spaces on the air-conditioned touring coaches are strictly limited to ensure high-quality laboratory walkthroughs and comfortable transit.
International Delegates: International participants who wish to join the Technical Excursion should make their selection, reservation, and payment directly with the ARS 2027 Secretariat / Local Organizing Committee (LOC). Please note that the Technical Excursion cannot be booked through the AFOB international registration system.
Local Sri Lankan Delegates: Domestic delegates may select the Technical Excursion add-on directly within the local registration portal. Payment of $50 USD / LKR 16,000 can also be settled at the Conference Registration Desk on Day 1 (27 Jan) & Day 2 (28 Jan) before 14:00.
Reach out for invitation letters, registration support, abstract status, or exhibition bookings.
International delegates requiring a formal embassy visa letter should state their passport nationality and registration or accepted abstract tracking code in their inquiry.
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