NEW2AN 2026 — 3-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
One Slide. Three Minutes. Your Research.
Ready to share your research with the world in just three minutes? Join the NEW2AN 2026 3-Minute Thesis competition to showcase your research, ideas, and impact.
Date
16 December 2026
Venue
SLIIT premises, Sri Lanka
Format
Spoken presentation
Competition Rules
- One static slide only; no animations or transitions.
- No extra media, sound, video, or other media.
- No physical props, costumes, or equipment.
- Maximum presentation time: three minutes. Exceeding the limit may result in disqualification.
- Spoken word only; no poems or songs.
Who Can Participate?
Active PhD/MPhil candidates in an ICT-related field (post-confirmation, under submission, or preparing for defense/VIVA). Graduates are not eligible.
Attractive Cash Prizes
First place
LKR 50,000
Runner-up
LKR 30,000
Third place
LKR 20,000
Official Competition Poster
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