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Annual Academic Session Programme

Annual Academic Session Programme 2026

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Pre-Congress Workshop

Live Surgical Workshop on Spine

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Wednesday, 11th November 2026
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
OT - ONational Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo
Faculty
  • Mr. David Cumming · UK
  • Dr. Chanaka Solangarachchi
  • Dr. T Balakumar
  • Dr. Shazar Hameed
  • Dr. Udai De Silva
Live Surgeries
  1. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
  2. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
01
8:00 AM -
8:10 AM
Welcome address and Introduction of Faculty
Dr. Shazar Hameed
02
8:10 AM -
8:30 AM
Anterior approach to neck and Indications for ACDF
Dr. Udai De Silva
03
8:30 AM -
9:00 AM
Live Surgery
ACDF
Mr. David Cumming, Dr. T Balakumar
9:00 AM -
10:30 AM
Tea
04
10:30 AM -
11:00 AM
Post Surgical Discussion - ACDF
All Faculty
05
11:00 AM -
11:30 AM
Lumbar interbody fusion
Dr. Shazar Hameed
06
11:30 AM -
12:30 PM
Live Surgery
TLIF
Mr. David Cumming, Dr. Chanaka Solangarachchi
12:30 PM -
1:30 PM
Lunch
07
1:30 PM -
2:00 PM
Post Surgical Discussion - TLIF
All Faculty
End of Workshop

Social Events

Beyond the Sessions

12th November 2026

Bones on Bikes

A charitable event to raise funds for bone cancer treatment in Sri Lanka.

Starting Point:
Independence Square
Finishing Point:
Independence Square
Distance:
18 km
Note:
Cycles for rent at the premises
12th November 2026

Inauguration

Venue:
The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy
Time:
7.00 PM
Dress Code:
Lounge | National
13th November 2026

Sri Lankan Night

Venue:
Earl Regency Hotel, Kandy
Time:
7.00 PM
Transport:
Provided to and from the venue
Dress Code:
Sri Lankan National Attire preferred (will be provided to the overseas faculty)
14th November 2026

SLOA Banquet Dinner

Venue:
The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy
Time:
7.00 PM
Dress Code:
Black Tie Event
Entrance:
Free for Overseas Faculty