History

ICTer2022

The 22nd ICTer International Conference (ICTer2022) was held from 30th November – 01st December 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICTer is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. The ICTer conference is a unique opportunity for researchers and practitioners alike to present research results and practical deployment in the Computer Science and Information Technology domains. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the special issue of the ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org). All presented full papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore digital library.

ICTer2021

The 21th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2021) was held from 02nd – 03rd December 2021 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICTer is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. The ICTer conference is a unique opportunity for researchers and practitioners alike to present research results and practical deployment in the Computer Science and Information Technology domains. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the special issue of the ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org).

ICTer2020

The 20th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2020) was held from 05th – 06th November 2020 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICTer is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. The ICTer conference is a unique opportunity for researchers and practitioners alike to present research results and practical deployment in the Computer Science and Information Technology domains. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the special issue of the ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org).

ICTer2019

We are pleased to announce that the 19th International Conference of Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2019) will be held from 03rd to 04th September 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICTer is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Sri Lanka section and is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. The ICTer conference is a unique opportunity for researcher and practitioners alike to present research and development activities in the Computer Science and Information and Communication Technology domains. The Proceedings of the conference will be published in book form and all presented papers and abstracts will be submitted to IEEE Xplore. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the special issue of the ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org).

ICTer2018

The 18th International Conference of Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2019) was be held from 03rd to 04th September 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICTer is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Sri Lanka section and is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. The ICTer conference is a unique opportunity for researcher and practitioners alike to present research and development activities in the Computer Science and Information and Communication Technology domains. The Proceedings of the conference will be published in book form and all presented papers and abstracts will be submitted to IEEE Xplore. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the special issue of the ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org).

ICTer2017

We are pleased to announce that the 17th International Conference of Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2017) will be held from 7th to 8th September 2017 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICTer is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Sri Lanka section and is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. The ICTer conference is a unique opportunity for researcher and practitioners alike to present research and development activities in the Computer Science and Information and Communication Technology domains. The Proceedings of the conference will be published in book form and all presented papers and abstracts will be submitted to IEEE Xplore. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the special issue of the ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org).

ICTer2016

The 16th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2016) has been held from 1st to 3rd September 2016 in Negombo, Sri Lanka. It provides a platform where research done in ICT is presented by both local and foreign Computer Scientists and IT Professionals. The conference includes presentation of selected papers, several Keynote Addresses and Invited Speeches by leading personalities in the Computer Science and ICT field. In addition, several post-conference workshops in areas of current interest was held on the 3rd of September. Proceedings of ICTer 2016 are available in IEEE Explore and selected papers is being invited for publication in the special issue of ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org).

ICTer2015

ICTer2015 is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Sri Lanka Section and is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. It provides an ideal platform to the researchers and practitioners alike to showcase research and development activities carried out in Computer Science and Information Communication Technology domains. Proceedings of ICTer2015 will be published in both book form and on IEEE Explore. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the special issue of ICTer Journal (journal.icter.org).

ICTer 2014

We are pleased to announce that this year’s International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2014) will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 10th to 14th December 2014. ICTer2014 is co-sponsored by IEEE Sri Lanka Section and is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. It provides an ideal platform to the researchers and practitioners alike to showcase research and development activities carried out in ICT and CS domains.

ICTer 2013

International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. It provides a platform where research done in ICT is presented by both local and foreign Computer Scientists and IT Professionals. This year we have participants from Germany, Australia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Singapore and India.

ICTer 2012

This year the conference will take place at BMICH, Committee Rooms, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th December 2012. In addition to the presentation of selected papers, several Keynote Addresses and Invited Speaches by leading personalities in the IT world will be made. The conference will also include pre-conference (12th) and post-conference (15th) high quality tutorials/workshops in areas of current interest in Information and Communication Technology. A student symposium will be held at the UCSC, 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka on 13th December 2012.

ICTer 2011

International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference held in Sri Lanka since 1998, the IITC. It provides a platform where research done in ICT is presented by both local and foreign Computer Scientists and IT Professionals.

ICTer 2010

International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) succeed the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) in 2010 in order to get wider international participation and to promote computing research in the fast emeng regions of the world especially in Asia-Pacific. ICTer2010 took placed at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, Sri Lanka on 29th – 30th September and 1st October 2010. Conference consisted of selected full papers and extended abstracts, several Keynote Addresses by leading personalities in the IT world.

e-Asia 2009

Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies (CSDMS), India and Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Sri Lanka have joined hands to organise 4th annual eASiA 2009 conference and exhibition in Colombo, Sri Lanka to celebrate the year 2009 as the year of ICT and English as declared by HE Mahinda Rajapaksa, President, Sri Lanka and to promote growth of ICT4D, through consultative dialoguing, strategic planning, knowledge networking and business partnering.

IITC 2008

9th International Information Technology Conference (IITC)
28-29 October 2008
Colombo, Sri Lanka

IITC 2006

The International Information Technology Conference was launched in 1998 as an event connected with the declaration of 1998 as the Year of IT by the Government of Sri Lanka. It has been successfully held every year since then.

IITC 2005

The International Information Technology Conference was launched in 1998 as an event connected with the declaration of 1998 as the Year of IT by the Government of Sri Lanka. It has been successfully held every year since then.

IITC 2004

The International Conference in e-Governance was first held in India in 2003 and was inaugurated by H.E. the President of India. After a very successful conference, the organizing committee of ICEG2003 requested Mr. Lalith Weeratunge, Director, Re-Engineering Government of the ICT Agency (ICTA) to make suitable arrangements to hold ICEG2004 in Sri Lanka. Mr. Weeratunge then requested Prof. V.K.Samaranayake, the Chairman of IITC2004 and the then Director of the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), the organization that has managed IITC since 2001 to consider holding ICEG2004 in Colombo and manage it.

This request was considered by the IITC2004 organizing committee and it was agreed that ICEG2004 be held in parallel with IITC2004. e-Governance is of particular interest to Sri Lanka. On one hand, it is clear that one of the benefits of ICT which can reach the public at large is the deployment of e-Government service. On the other hand, the very ambitious e-Sri Lanka project has a major component in the area of Re-engineering government, a necessary re-requisite for successful implementation of e-Governance. e-Governance is not just an ICT enabled, efficient and effective public service with

enhanced revenue generation for the Government but also a way of providing better citizen services through the use of ICT.

IITC 2003

The fifth International Information Technology Conference (IITC) 2003 was held from 1-7 December in Colombo in order to realise the vision of moving towards an ICT (Information and Communication Technology) enabled society under the e-Sri Lanka slogan “Smart people – Smart Island”.

IITC 2002

In 1992 the Government of Sri Lanka embarked on a program of rapid export-oriented industrialization to accelerate economic growth and realizing the critical importance of Information Technology and Telecommunication sponsored for the first time, an International Conference & Exhibition in Colombo. Following on the tremendous success of these, similar events were successfully organized in 1994, 1997, 1998 and 2000.

IITC 2000

3rd International Information Technology Conference (IITC 2000) on “IT -OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 21st Century” was held on 17-19 January 2001 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

IITC 1999

2nd International Information Technology Conference on “IT -the Challenges for the 21st Century” was held from 6-8 October 1999. The Conference was preceded by Workshops held on 4 & 5 October 1999.

IITC 1998

1st International Information Technology Conference was organized by Infotel Lanka Society. The main conference was held on 7-8 October after 3 workshops and 2 tutorial sessions held on 5th and 6th.

All papers were peer reviewed and abstracts of accepted papers appeared in the Conference Proceedings and the presented full papers are indexed by Google Scholar.

Young Outstanding Researcher


Young outstanding researchers are the future of the scientific community, and we want to recognize and celebrate their achievements. This competition is designed to identify the most outstanding young researchers and provide them with the recognition they deserve.

We'll be looking for researchers who have already demonstrated exceptional talent and promise in their field. Whether it's through groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, or a commitment to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, we want to see evidence that you're already making an impact in your field.

We're particularly interested in researchers who are working on cutting-edge topics or exploring new areas of inquiry. We're looking for individuals who are pushing the boundaries of what is currently known, and who have the potential to make significant contributions to their field in the years to come.

We'll also be evaluating the quality and impact of your research work. We'll be looking for evidence of rigorous methodology, innovative thinking, and the potential for real-world application. We'll be assessing the quality of your publications, the impact of your work, and your potential for continued success in the field.

But we're not just looking for exceptional researchers - we're also looking for individuals who have the potential to become leaders in their field. We'll be evaluating your leadership potential, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with others.

Overall, the Young Outstanding Researcher competition is an opportunity for you to showcase your exceptional talent, dedication, and promise as a young researcher. We encourage you to apply and show us why you're the most outstanding young researcher in your field.

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Most Contributing Researcher


The Most Contributing Researcher competition recognizes researchers who have made significant contributions to their field over the course of their careers. We're looking for individuals who have dedicated themselves to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and whose work has had a meaningful impact on their field and beyond.

But we're not just looking for exceptional researchers - we're also looking for individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their community and society as a whole.

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Most Popular Researcher


This exciting competition is designed to help talented students like you showcase your research skills and connect with top professionals in academia and industry. Our focus is on selecting the most popular researcher from among the participating students, and we'll be evaluating a variety of factors to determine the winner.

One of the key factors we'll be looking at is your connection with academia and industry. We believe that strong connections and collaborative potential are essential for success in research.

We'll also be considering your communication skills, leadership abilities, and overall potential to become successful researchers. Effective communication and collaboration are critical in research, and we'll be looking for evidence that you have these skills and the potential to develop them further.

Overall, the Research Talent Event provides an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your research talents, connect with top professionals in academia and industry, and potentially win the title of most popular researcher. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got.

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