ARCASIA Forum 22: Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Arcasia Forum 22: Colombo awaits

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
DAY 01 - 13th JANUARY 2025

ARRIVAL

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

Arrival
DATE: 13th January 2025
Office Bearers Meeting
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meetings ACAE
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meeting ACPP
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meetings ACGSA
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meeting ACSR
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
COMMITTEE MEETINGS ACYA
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Opening of ARCASIA Exhibition
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 6:00 P.M
Welcome Dinner
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Council Meeting Day 1
DATE: 15th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Fellowship Meeting and Dinner
DATE: 15th January 2025
TIME: 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Council Meeting Day 2
DATE: 16th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
ARCASIA Awards for Architecture
DATE: 16th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Forum Day 1
DATE: 17th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Forum Dinner
DATE: 17th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Forum Day 2
DATE: 18th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Friendship Nite
DATE: 18th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Departure
DATE: 19th January 2025

Conference Program

Day 1 (17th January 2025)

Day 1 (17th January 2025)
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

Conference Program

Day 2 (18th January 2025)

Day 2 (18th January 2025)
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

Accommodation

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.

THE KINGSBURY

Available Dates

January 13th - 18th, 2025
(Maximum 6 nights)

Occupancy

Single Occupancy
Twin Sharing / Double

Room Rate (per night)

USD 150 (Bed & Breakfast Basis)

transportation

ROUNDTRIP AIRPORT TRANSFERS

BIA Airport to The Kingsbury Colombo and the recommended hotels


(If you will be accompanied by another person, the transport cost will be shared. Please provide the accompanying person's details during registration.)

  • Mode of Transport: Luxury Coaches
  • Distance: 35 KM
  • Duration: 45 Mins
  • Every 02Hrs Available from the Airport
  • (The airport will facilitate with exclusive Launch for ARCASIA Forum 22 Participants)

PRICE

USD 75

*     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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