I am pleased to invite you to SLENDO 2023, which will be held from the 27^th to the 30^th of July 2023 at Shangri La Colombo. This is an International Endocrine Congress with high academic standards, organized by the Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists (SLCE) in collaboration with the Society for Endocrinology (SfE).

SLENDO 2023 is the flagship event in the SLCE annual calendar in which eminent foreign and local speakers disseminate their knowledge and expertise. This year, in addition to 40+ local experts, we have distinguished world-renowned speakers namely Prof Marta Korbonits, Prof Ashley Grossman, Prof Mark Gurnell, Prof Nick Oliver, Prof Karim Meeran, Dr Channa Jayasena, Dr Lalantha Leelarathne, Prof Sanjay Kalra, Prof Rakesh Sahay, Prof Nihal Thomas, Prof H.S. Asha, and Prof Susan Davis who will share their knowledge in their field of expertise.

Further, this year’s SLENDO 2023 program is packed with an assortment of more than 15 sessions, including plenaries, symposia and meet the experts, to cater to endocrinologists and physicians in their specialities, including general medicine, paediatrics, cardiology, emergency medicine and general practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet the experts and colleagues in endocrinology, present your research findings and create networks among regional and international delegates.

Sri Lanka is one of the leading tourist destinations in the world. This tiny island nation is condensed with all the landscapes, a tropical country could offer. We look forward to welcoming you to our stunning island sheltered with a friendly ambience. This island holds the pride of having plenty of natural destinations which can dazzle your eyes. The natural beaches in the coastal line of the island bring more attraction to it. The island which was once crowned with the title of “lonely planet” remains to be among the best tourist destinations and attractions in the world. So, the pearl of the Indian Ocean; Sri Lanka, is a wonderful place to feel the divine aspects of natural and cultural beauty.

I warmly welcome you all to this conference and have an experience of a lifetime.

Dr. Dimuthu T. Muthukuda

MBBS(Col)MD(Col)MRCP(Lon)MRCP(UK)
Consultant Endocrinologist
Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital
Nugegoda