In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s business events and MICE tourism sector, CDC Events & Travels (Pvt) Ltd is bringing the inaugural World Congress on Snakes (WCS 2026) to Kandy. Taking place from 1–4 October 2026 at The Grand Kandyan Hotel, the congress will welcome more than 300 international delegates and over 100 Sri Lankan participants, exceeding initial participation expectations. 

As the official Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), CDC Events & Travels is leading the logistics, venue and destination management required to host a global gathering of this scale. Beyond core event coordination, the company is overseeing end-to-end delegate services, from airport transfers and dedicated ground transport to hotel accommodation and curated local tours. This turnkey approach ensures a smooth arrival and stay for every international attendee, while showcasing Kandy as an efficient, world-class MICE destination. 

The scientific programme of WCS 2026 will serve as a global platform to share breakthrough research, advance clinical protocols for snakebite management and shape international conservation strategies. Led by Dr. Anslem de Silva, Dr. Julie Ray and Dr. Daniel Natusch, the programme links scientific research with practical field solutions, encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration among wildlife biologists, medical professionals and conservationists from around the world. 

By bringing travel management, pre- and post-conference excursions and local hospitality together under a single event framework, CDC Events & Travels continues to demonstrate how professional event management generates direct economic value across Sri Lanka’s wider tourism value chain. 

The inaugural World Congress on Snakes runs from 1–4 October 2026 at The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy, bringing together more than 400 international and local experts. For further event details and media enquiries, please visit www.worldsnakes26.com, email admin@worldsnakes26.com or call +94 76 825 5584.