Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
The Grande Dame of Galle Face Green — Colombo's historic oceanfront landmark hosts the 2026 conference.
A landmark by the Indian Ocean
The 2026 conference takes place at the Galle Face Hotel, opened in 1864 and one of the oldest hotels east of Suez. Its ballrooms and event spaces host the plenary and parallel sessions just steps from Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean.
- Address: 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3 (Kollupitiya), Sri Lanka
- From the airport: about 32 km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), roughly 45–75 minutes by car.
- Accessibility: step-free access and accessible facilities are available; contact the organisers with specific accessibility needs.
- On the day: the registration desk opens 08:15 each morning; name badges are required for venue access.
Getting there
The hotel sits on Galle Road at the southern end of Galle Face Green, in Kollupitiya (Colombo 3). Taxis and ride-hailing apps (PickMe, Uber) drop off at the main entrance.
Around the venue
Galle Face Green, the seaside promenade, is directly in front of the hotel. Restaurants, cafés, and the Colombo city centre are within a short walk or tuk-tuk ride.
Conference rooms
Plenary sessions run in the main ballroom, with parallel sessions and workshops in adjacent event rooms. Room assignments appear in the programme.
Join the DHIS2 community in Colombo
Registration opens soon. Plan your trip early — especially if you need a visa — and be part of the fifth regional gathering of the DHIS2 community.