Key Presentations

Presented over 25 keynote speeches, conference presentations, panel discussions, and others in national and international forums on the latest technologies in the DigiTech domain. The list of presentation as follows:

  1. Keynote speech - Blockchain technology for sustainable development” in: International Conference on Futuristic Technology in Engineering & Innovation in Business Management for Sustainable Development, Panipat, India, 2021.

  2. Invited guest lecturer - “Blockchain and Advanced Digitalisation Technologies”, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2021.

  3. Panel member - “Roundtable September 2020 – Blockchain research in built environment”, The Centre for Smart Modern Construction, University of Western Sydney, Australia. (participation of 237 delegates representing 31 countries), 2020.

  4. Keynote speech - “Blockchain driven sustainable built environment” in: 4th International Convention on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, India, 2020.

  5. Public talk - “Blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies” in: The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2020.

  6. Conference Presentation - Blockchain technology and its potential for the construction industry” in: AUBEA Conference, Australia, 2019.

  7. Developing a Blockchain Based e-Procurement Framework for Construction Supply Chains” in: c4SMC Research Day, Western Sydney University, Australia, 2019.

  8. Blockchain - Future of Trusted Information Systems” in: Leadership Summit on Applied Innovation and Technology, Sydney, Australia, 2019.

  9. Stakeholders’ Perspective on Blockchain and Smart Contracts Solutions for Construction Supply Chains” in: CIB World Building Congress 2019, Hong Kong, 2019.

  10. Presentation - “Blockchain - Future of Trusted Information Systems” in: Western Sydney University & Chongqing University Joint Forum on Industry 4.0, Sydney, Australia, 2019.

  11. Invited guest lecturer - “Introduction to Blockchain” in: Awareness Program for the Engineering Undergraduate students and academic staff of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018.

  12. Keynote speech - “Impact of Free and Open-Source Software Paradigm for Environmental Sustainability” in: The International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development (IRSD 2017), India, 2017.

  13. Conference Presentation - Impact of Free and Open-Source Software - Case Study in Higher Education Sector” in: The International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development (IRSD 2016), India, 2016.

  14. Presentation - Management Information Systems for Education Sector” in: Training Program for the Administrative and Non-academic staff of Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, at Centre for Banking Studies, Sri Lanka, 2016.

  15. Conference Presentation - Adaptation of Diffusion of Innovations Theory for Successful ERP Implementation” in: International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Technologies, Thailand, 2015.

  16. Conference Presentation - Factors Incompatibility of Selection and Implementation of ERP Systems for Construction Organizations - Lessons from Sri Lanka” in: International Conference on Advancements in Engineering, Technology and Management, Thailand, 2015.

  17. Presentation - Education Excellence through E-Learning” in: Faculty Board Meeting, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2015.

  18. Presentation - "Education Excellence through E-Learning” in: Department of Transport and Logistics Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2015.

  19. Presentation - Education Excellence through E-Learning” in: Department of Management of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2015.

  20. Presentation - Education Excellence through E-Learning” in: Academic Forum of College of Engineering, at Hotel Galadari, Sri Lanka, 2015.

  21. Conference Presentation - Universal Communication Interface through Web Services for Heterogeneous Systems with Dynamic System Life Cycle” in: International Conference in Advances in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Technologies, Thailand, 2014.

  22. Presentation - Factors influencing the selection and effective implementation of ERP systems in medium-sized organizations in developing countries” in: The Third International Congress of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, Thailand, 2013.

  23. Presentation - Barriers to the successful implementation of E-learning in design education” in: The Third International Congress of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, Thailand, 2013.

  24. Presentation - Benefit of Implementing a National Level ERP system for Health Sectors” in: The Second International Congress of Interdisciplinary Research and Development, Thailand, 2012.

  25. Presentation - Web-based Information Management Systems”, for management and engineering staff of Industrial Safety Division, Department of Labour, Sri Lanka, 2011.

  26. Public lecture - Information Technologies for the Construction Industry”, Public lecture at Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 2011.

  27. Presentation - Management Information Systems for higher education”, for IT support staff, University of Moratuwa, 2011.

  28. Presentation - e-Learning initiative for highly interactive teacher and peer collaborations for students” in the inauguration program of the fresh intake of the University of Moratuwa, 2010.

  29. Presentation - e-Learning and University EMIS”, in the inauguration program of the fresh intake of University of Moratuwa, 2009.

  30. Presentation - Multimedia for future learning environments”, for academic and IT support staff of Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2006.

Television Interviews

  • Nanayakkara, N.T.P.G.K.S. 2013. “Enterprise Level IT Solutions for Small and Medium-sized Organizations”, Techno TV, Sri Lanka.

  • Perera, S.A.S., Nanayakkara, N.T. P.G.K.S., 2010. “Technology Innovation of State Universities and its Impact on National Economy”, Techno TV, Sri Lanka.