ARCASIA Forum 22: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arcasia 2025, a celebration of architectural design and innovation; exploring the future of built environments
The ARCASIA Forum is a prestigious gathering of Asian architects and thinkers who exchange ideas on architecture and the environment. Held annually in a different member country, the forum fosters collaboration on critical regional issues. This year, the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects will host the event in the Colombo.
venue
The BMICH, Colombo
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DATE | MORNING | AFTERNOON | EVENING |
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DAY 01 - 13th JANUARY 2025 |
ARRIVAL |
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DAY 02 - 14th January 2025 |
Office Bearer Meeting - Saffron at the BMICH ACAE - Lavender at the BMICH ACPP - Orchid at the BMICH ACGSA - Mihilaka Medura at the BMICH ACSR - Lotus at the BMICH ACYA - Ruby at the BMICH |
Office Bearer Meeting - Saffron at the BMICH ACAE - Lavender at the BMICH ACPP - Orchid at the BMICH ACGSA - Mihilaka Medura at the BMICH ACSR - Lotus at the BMICH ACYA - Ruby at the BMICH |
Opening of ARCASIA Exhibition - Lounge at the BMICH Welcome Dinner – Blue Orbit, Citrus Lotus Tower Colombo |
DAY 03 - 15th January 2025 |
Council Meeting Day 1 – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
Council Meeting Day 1 - Sapphire, at the BMICH |
Fellowship Meeting and Dinner – Balmoral, The Kingsbury Colombo |
DAY 04 - 16th January 2025 |
Council Meeting Day 2 – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
Council Meeting Day 2 – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
ARCASIA Awards for Architecture – Ballroom, The Kingsbury Colombo |
DAY 05 - 17th January 2025 |
Forum Day 1 – Main Conference Hall at the BMICH |
Forum Day 1 – Main Conference Hall at the BMICH |
Forum Dinner – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
DAY 06 - 18th January 2025 |
Forum Day 2 – Jasmine, Cinema, Ruby - at the BMICH |
Forum Day 2 – Jasmine, Cinema, Ruby - at the BMICH |
Friendship Nite – Honey Beach, The Kingsbury Colombo |
DAY 07 - 19th January 2025 |
Departure |
Day 1 (17th January 2025) | |||
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Time slot | Speakers | Allocated time | |
Session A | 8.30am-10.30am | Keynote Speech 1 | 40min |
Speech 1 | 30min | ||
Speech 2 | 30min | ||
Panel Discussion | 20min | ||
Tea | 10.30am – 11.00am | ||
Promotional | 11.00am-11.05am | Presentation by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) | 5min |
11.05am-11.20am | Presentation on Agricultural History of Sri Lanka | 15min | |
Session B | 11.20am-1.20pm | Keynote Speech 2 | 40min |
Speech 3 | 30min | ||
Speech 4 | 30min | ||
Panel Discussion | 20min | ||
Lunch | 1.20pm - 2.20pm | ||
Session C | 2.20pm-4.20pm | Keynote Speech 3 | 40min |
Speech 5 | 30min | ||
Speech 6 | 30min | ||
Panel Discussion | 20min | ||
Tea | 4.20pm - 4.50pm | ||
Session D | 4.50pm-5.10pm | Student presentation – University of Moratuwa | 5min |
Student presentation – City School of Architecture | 5min | ||
Student presentation – SLIIT School of Architecture | 5min | ||
Student presentation – Kothalawala Defense University | 5min | ||
Movie Screening | 5.15pm-6.30pm | Geoffrey Bawa - The Genius of the Place | 1 hr 15min |
Forum dinner | 7.00pm onwards |
Day 2 (18th January 2025) | |||
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Parallel workshops |
Venue A (Jasmine Hall) |
Venue B (Cinema Hall) |
Venue C (Ruby Hall) |
8.30am-10.30am |
Workshop 1 The Art of Balance: Weaving Art, Science & Technology |
Workshop 2 Human Spaces, Healing Places: The Art of Well being through Design |
Workshop 3 Whispers of Earth: Crafting Sanctuaries in Harmony with Nature |
10.30am-11.00am | Tea | ||
11.00am-1.00pm |
Workshop 4 Cities of Tomorrow: Dreamscapes Sculpted by Visionary Hands |
Workshop 5 Symphonies of Collaboration: Architects as Conductors in the Orchestra of Innovation |
Workshop 6 Nature’s Symphony: Shaping Living Landscapes that Resonate with Time |
1.00pm-2.00pm | Lunch | ||
2.00pm-4.00pm |
Workshop 7 The Shape of Change: Crafting Buildings that Breath with Time |
Workshop 8 Beyond the Threshold: Pioneering Materials that Reshape Reality |
Workshop 9 Forging Dreams: Where Imagination Becomes Architecture |
In the heart of Colombo, nestled between Galle Face Green and the city’s busiest hub, the World Trade Centre, The Kingsbury, Colombo celebrates meticulous service through luxury experiences. Centrally located for shopping, entertainment, and business, the hotel presents the finest accommodation, signature dining experiences, and world-class meeting and banqueting facilities as one of the most preferred Colombo hotels.
January 13th - 18th, 2025
(Maximum 6 nights)
Single Occupancy
Twin Sharing / Double
USD 150 (Bed & Breakfast Basis)
* Airport transfers are optional for all attendees and are payable on
conference registration.
This is to ensure safe, and reliable logistical arrangements. *
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