Colombo to Host World’s Largest Gathering of Twins and Twin Researchers

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo is set to become the epicenter of global twin research and celebration as it hosts the International Twin Congress 2025 on August 10, 11, and 12.

This event will bring together a distinguished assembly of international scholars, researchers, and twins from across the globe, marking a historic moment for both Sri Lanka and the global scientific community.

The Congress is a joint gathering of the 8th Congress on Twin Pregnancy: A Global Perspective and the 20th Congress of the International Society of Twin Studies (ISTS).

It promises to be a landmark event in the field of twin studies, with groundbreaking research, collaborative discussions, and cultural exchange at its core.

“This Congress is very, very important because it’s a landmark in our history. In my opinion, this level of Congress is unprecedented,” said Prof. Athula Sumathipala, Secretary General of the ISTS.

The event is expected to feature a rich program of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and scientific presentations, covering a wide range of topics from genetics and epigenetics to twin health, psychology, and social development.

Adding a unique cultural dimension to the Congress, a special prelude event titled Twin Talent Fest 2025 will be held on June 14, showcasing the extraordinary talents of local twins. 

Note: News 1st's Juwaad Abdeen contributed to this report.