About the Conference
The University of Vavuniya is jointly organizing the 32nd International Conference on IT Applications and Management (ITAM-32) with the International ITAM Society (IITAMS). The conference will take place on February 24, 2026, at the University of Vavuniya.
The theme this year is “Technology-Based Entrepreneurship and Humanity of the Future.” Accordingly, sessions will explore how technology, business, and human values intersect today.
Call for Papers
The organizing committee invites researchers, academics, and practitioners to submit original papers. Papers may cover any of the tracks listed below. Additionally, selected full papers will receive an invitation for fast-track publication in affiliated journals.
Conference Tracks
The conference covers the following tracks:
- Technology-based Entrepreneurship
- Aligning Business, Technology and Humanity
- Family Business, Business Succession, and Entrepreneurship
- Creativity, Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship
- Business and Societal Resilience, Sustainability, and CSR
- Role of Spirituality and Resilience in Business Creation
- Digital Transformation of Industries and Services
- Design Thinking for Value Creation in the Digital Age
- Managing Trust for Intelligent Technology Systems
- Business Model Innovation for SMEs
- Data Strategies and Data-driven Innovations
- Management of Data Quality, Security and Privacy
- Smart-connected Reformation of Business Relationships
- Digital Transformation of Social Infrastructure and Primary Sectors
- Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Transformation
- Cross-national Data Collaboration Issues
- Social and Psychological Identities in the Multiverse Life
- Macro-social Transformation and the Use of Technology
Keynote Speaker
Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, will deliver the keynote address.
Registration Fees
Foreign participants pay $200. However, foreign academics and accompanying persons pay a reduced rate of $100. Meanwhile, local academics and accompanying persons pay 10,000 LKR.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foreign (All Participants) | $200 |
| Foreign (Academics & Accompanies) | $100 |
| Local (Academics & Accompanies) | 10,000 LKR |
Important Dates (2026)
Candidates should note the following deadlines carefully:
| Milestone | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission | January 10 |
| Registration | January 30 |
| Full Paper / Extended Abstract Submission | January 30 |
| Camera-ready Submission | January 30 |
| Conference Dates | February 23–26 |
Organizing Committee
General Chair
Dr. N. Ravindrakumaran
Program Chairs
Ms. R. Yasotha
Mr. R. Sakuntharaj
Contact Us
For further inquiries, please contact the organizing committee at itam32@vau.ac.lk.
