PRAXIS 2026 is a flagship international conference dedicated to advancing practice-led and practice-based research in the creative arts convened by the Centre for Research, Creative Work, and Knowledge Dissemination (CRCKD) of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka, the conference positions artistic practice as a rigorous, research-generating methodology within contemporary academic discourse.

The conference provides a high-level interdisciplinary platform for academics, artist-researchers, and practitioners to engage in critical dialogue, present innovative work, and contribute to the expanding global field of artistic research.

PRAXIS 2026 is designed to align with international research standards, supporting publication pathways, peer-reviewed outputs, and long-term scholarly impact.