The International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ICAUS 2026) , organized by the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM) , University of Colombo , will take place on November 20th & 21st, 2026. Centered around the theme, “Innovating Indigenous Medicine: From Tradition to Transformation,” this premier event provides a vital global platform for researchers, practitioners, academics, and students to advance traditional healthcare through scientific innovation and research excellence.
The conference features an inauguration ceremony at the PGIM Auditorium and scientific sessions at PGIIM , and is distinguished by the leadership of Conference Chair Professor SMS Samarakoon (Director, PGIIM), Chief Guest Hon. Emeritus Professor Chrishantha Abeysena (Minister of Science and Technology), and Guest of Honor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake (Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo) , all uniting to preserve and transform indigenous medicine for the modern world.