The Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo is pleased to announce the 4th International Nursing Conference – 2025 (INC 2025) which will be held on 28th and 29th of October 2025, at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospitals premises, Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo, Thalapathpitiya, Nugegoda. The conference will be conducted as a hybrid event with the participation of local and overseas healthcare professionals and academics.

The 4th International Nursing Conference, themed “AI in Healthcare: Advancing Patient Care and Evidence-Based Practice,” highlights the critical role of AI-driven innovations in nursing. AI-powered technologies, including predictive analytics, machine learning, and clinical decision-support systems, are redefining how nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. By harnessing the capabilities of AI, nurses can enhance efficiency, improve patient safety, and contribute to more personalized and data-driven healthcare delivery.

This conference will serve as a platform to explore how AI can be leveraged to support clinical practice, research, education, and healthcare management. The event will feature a dynamic and informative program, including the Oration, a Keynote address, Guest lectures, Workshops, and Scientific sessions (oral and poster presentations), offering participants a rich opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange.

INC- 2025 will be an excellent multi-disciplinary platform for academics, healthcare professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and health-related industry representatives to disseminate their knowledge through sharing ideas and discussing the innovations and advancements in the field of healthcare.

The International Nursing Conference 2025 (INC 2025) aims to:

  • disseminate research findings on AI applications in patient care and healthcare decision-making
  • foster collaboration among nursing and healthcare professionals to enhance AI adoption in clinical settings
  • strengthen the concept of patient-centered care by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
  • explore novel approaches and technological advancements that enhance clinical practice and healthcare services
  • facilitate discussions on the impact of AI on nursing education, training, and skill development
  • explain the role of nurses in advancing evidence-based practice and quality improvement in healthcare
  • encourage collaboration and exchange of expertise among nursing and healthcare professionals locally and globally.

Important Dates

Call for abstract

Abstract submission deadline

20 March 2025

1st May 2025

Notification of acceptance 1st August 2025
Early bird registration deadline  31st August 2025
Late Registration After 31st August 2025
Pre- conference workshop 28th October 2025
Conference date 29th October 2025

 

Conference tracks

Track 01: AI in Healthcare

Track 02: Public Health and Health Promotion

Track 03: Advancements in Clinical Nursing Practice

Track 04: Innovations in Nursing Education and Research

Track 05: Leadership and Management in Healthcare

Track 06: Patient Safety and Quality of Care

GUIDELINES

REGISTRATION

Registration Fees

Type of registration

Early Bird Registration

(on/before 31st of August 2025)

Late registration

(after 31st of August 2025)

Local Participants (Rs) International Participants (USD) Local Participants (Rs) International Participants (USD)
Conference only 4500 25 5000 30
Workshop only 2000 20 2500 20
Workshop and Conference 6500 45 7500 50

* Certificate will be available

** Conference package will be available

Instructions for online payments

  • Follow the link at the end of the instructions
  • Please select “Conference fee nursing Faculty” for the Fee Type
  • Select Visa or Master card type
  • Enter your Name, NIC (National Identity Card Number) or Passport Number and select the currency (USD for foreign participants and LKR for local participants)
  • Enter the Amount based on your type of registration
  • Type the account number 437011700009 for Payment Reference. Then click the verify button
  • Submit your information.
  • Check and confirm your details.
  • Enter your card details and proceed.
  • You should submit the online payment confirmation receipt/screenshot to the registration portal. Therefore, it is important to take a printout of the receipt or take a screenshot of the transaction at the end of the process.

If you are making a direct bank account deposit, please use the following details.

  • Name of the Bank – Peoples Bank
  • Account Name – University of Colombo
  • Address – 75, Havelock Road, Colombo 05.
  • Account Number- 437011700009
  • In the deposit slip please include your name followed by INC2025 as remarks (Ex: A.B.C.D. Perera – INC2025)
  • A clear photo/ scanned copy of the bank slip should be uploaded in the registration form

Note that Direct bank deposits can be done at any branch of People’s Bank under the given account number.

REGISTRATION

Please submit your abstract to “inc2025@nursing.cmb.ac.lk” along with the author declaration form. 

CONTACT US

Conference Chair

Dr. Thilina Gunathilaka

+94705522753

thilina@dss.cmb.ac.lk

Secretary

Ms. M.W.N.Nisansala

+94702690990

nisansala@fnd.cmb.ac.lk