2nd Annual International Symposium on Japan–Sri Lanka Academic Collaboration
JASPER 2026
LNBTI Japan–Sri Lanka Research Symposium
“Advancing Knowledge Through Japan–Sri Lanka Academic Collaboration”
About JASPER 2026
JASPER 2026 was an academic research symposium that brought together researchers, academics, students and industry professionals around one shared purpose: strengthening academic collaboration between Japan and Sri Lanka.
The 2nd annual international symposium centred on research, knowledge exchange and innovation. Two pre-conference days, on 9 and 10 September, opened the programme with workshops and academic engagement.
This page is the permanent archive of the event: a look back at the people, the research and the moments that made JASPER 2026.
- Date
- 11 September 2026
- Venue
- Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI)
- Address
- No. 278, High-Level Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka
Three days, one journey
From the pre-conference days to the symposium itself, JASPER 2026 unfolded across 9, 10 and 11 September.
09SeptemberPre-Conference Activities
The first of two pre-conference days, opening the JASPER 2026 programme.
10SeptemberWorkshops & Academic Engagement
The second pre-conference day, with workshops and academic engagement.
11SeptemberJASPER 2026 Research Symposium
The main symposium day.
The symposium day, moment by moment
Moments are shown in the order of a typical symposium day. See the programme for the session schedule.
Keynote speakers
Two distinguished academics from Japan opened JASPER 2026 to new ideas in robotics and embedded AI.
Keynote speaker
Prof. Keitaro Naruse
University of Aizu, Japan
Keynote topic
“Robot Software Testing in Virtual and Real World”
Prof. Naruse’s keynote looked at how robot software can be tested across both virtual and real-world environments.
Keynote speaker
Prof. Kazuaki Tanaka
Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
Keynote topic
“Edge AI on Resource-Constrained Devices: Practical AI with ESP Microcontrollers”
Prof. Tanaka’s keynote focused on bringing practical AI to resource-constrained devices using ESP microcontrollers.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Culture, technology and academic exchange came together in the two days before the symposium.
9 10 September 2026
Japanese Culture & Japanese Tea Ceremony
Activities exploring Japanese language and culture, including the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
IoT Systems
A workshop on IoT systems.
Robot Software Development with Python
A workshop on developing robot software with Python.
Academic and Professional Exchange
Time for participants and guests to exchange ideas and experience.
Research & thematic tracks
JASPER 2026 organised its research into four major thematic tracks.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Research in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven applications.
Software Engineering & Cybersecurity
Research on building, testing and securing software and digital systems.
IoT, Embedded Systems & Smart Technologies
Connected devices, embedded platforms and smart technologies in real-world settings.
Japanese Studies & Education
Research on Japanese language, culture and education, and on educational collaboration.
Research showcase
A selection of the research topics presented at JASPER 2026.
View Book of AbstractsTopics are summarised here. Full titles, authors and abstracts are in the Book of Abstracts.
AI-powered chatbot for early childhood health support
Handwritten Sinhala text recognition using deep learning
Fake news detection using AI and deep learning
AI-based deepfake detection
IoT-based predictive hazard detection
Real-time object recognition and audio guidance
Smart technologies and agriculture
Japanese Studies & Education research
Research recognition
JASPER 2026 recognised outstanding work with Best Paper and Best Presenter awards.
Best Paper
- Winner
- [Winner Name]
- Paper
- [Paper Title]
- Affiliation
- [Affiliation]
Best Presenter
- Winner
- [Winner Name]
- Presentation
- [Presentation Title]
- Affiliation
- [Affiliation]
Japan and Sri Lanka, learning together
JASPER 2026 was built on the idea that knowledge grows further when institutions and researchers work across borders.
Knowledge
Ideas and expertise shared across borders.
Research
Studies presented, discussed and built upon.
Innovation
New technologies and fresh approaches.
Education
Teaching and learning across cultures.
Academic collaboration
Partnerships between institutions and researchers.
International exchange
Connections between people in Japan and Sri Lanka.
Resources
Read, download and keep the research and materials from JASPER 2026.
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Book of Abstracts
Abstracts of the research papers and posters presented at JASPER 2026.
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Programme / Schedule
The programme for the pre-conference days and the symposium day.
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Research / Proceedings
Research papers and proceedings from JASPER 2026.
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Event materials
Additional materials from the event.
