ICFS2 2026

Conference Program

Explore the programme of the 1st International Conference on Fire Safety & Structures.

Morning Programme

Conference Inauguration

8.00
– 8.30

Registration

8.30
– 8.35

Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp

8.35
– 8.40

University Anthem

8.40
– 8.50

Welcome Address

By Prof. K.M.C. Konthesingha

General Chair, ICFS2

8.50
– 8.55

Introduction Video

8.55
– 9.05

Special Address

Address by the Guest of Honour

Eng. L. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta

Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply

9.05
– 9.15

Chief Guest

Address by the Chief Guest

Snr. Prof. Upul Subasinghe

Vice Chancellor, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

9.15
– 10.00

Keynote Address

Prof. Mohd Fadzil Bin Arshad

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Presentation Title

Non Destructive Evaluation of Fire-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Structures Using Ultrasonic Pulse Echo

10.00
– 10.05

Vote of Thanks

By Dr. Irindu Upasiri

Conference Secretary, ICFS2

10.05
– 10.10

National Anthem

10.10
– 10.40

BREAK

Tea Break

Conference Programme

Technical Sessions

10.45
– 11.25

Technical Session I

Technical presentations and research contributions in fire safety and structural engineering.

11.25
– 12.30

Keynote Session

A/Prof. Keerthan Poologanathan Head of Structural Engineering, School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics, Northumbria University, United Kingdom

Mr. Mohandoss Vellaichamy Technical Manager, Frameclad Limited, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Sifan Muhamad Ibrahim Spatial Structures Research Centre, Institute of Sustainability, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Session Title

When Testing Becomes Evidence: The Evolution of Evidence-Based Fire Safety Practice in the UK – Lessons for Sri Lanka

12.30
– 13.30

BREAK

Lunch

13.30
– 14.30

Technical Session II

Technical presentations and research contributions in fire safety and structures.

14.30
– 15.15

Keynote Address

A/Prof. Gatheeshgar Perampalam

School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, United Kingdom

Presentation Title

Fire Performance and Resilience of Modern Buildings: Lessons from Lightweight Steel and Modular Construction

15.15
– 15.45

BREAK

Tea Break

15.45
– 16.45

Technical Session III

Technical presentations and research contributions in fire safety and structural engineering.

16.45
– 17.15

Closing Ceremony

Awarding Ceremony & Closing of the Conference

Recognition of contributions followed by the official closing of ICFS2.