GLOBAL SCIENCE FOR PEACE & HUMAN INTERACTION
20th World Scientific Congress – St. Petersburg, Russia
“Science, Consciousness and Peace in the Era of Global Transformation”
The International University of Fundamental Studies (IUFS) proudly announces the 20th World Scientific Congress, to be held in the historic city of St. Petersburg, Russia, at the prestigious Governors Hall, from 27th – 28th November 2026.
This landmark 20th edition represents a major milestone in the global scientific congress series, marking two decades of continuous international academic cooperation, interdisciplinary research, and intellectual exchange dedicated to science, humanity, and peace.
The congress will bring together world-renowned scientists, researchers, academics, diplomats, and institutional leaders from 56 countries, making it one of the most significant international scientific gatherings of the decade.
Science, Human Interaction & Peace
The central theme of the congress emphasizes that modern science is not only a system of technological progress, but also a reflection of human consciousness, culture, and interaction between material and intellectual principles of life.
In everyday human experience, understanding reality is often shaped through interpretation, language, and metaphor, reflecting the deep connection between scientific thought and human perception.
Modern technological development, including artificial intelligence, is understood as a system of human-created tools and programs designed to assist humanity. However, it remains fundamentally clear that human beings are the creators and guiding force of technology, not the reverse. Artificial intelligence cannot replace the deeper creative, emotional, and intellectual dimensions of human existence, but functions as a supportive system within human-directed frameworks.
Science, Society, and Human Stability
The congress will also address broader scientific and philosophical perspectives on human behaviour, social dynamics, and global stability.
Societies experience both stability and periods of disruption, which can be understood as interactions between material conditions and human psychological and social factors. Sustainable peace therefore requires not only political agreements, but also long-term stability in human interaction, trust, and cultural understanding.
When these elements are balanced, societies progress in harmony; when they are disrupted, instability emerges. The congress highlights that true global development must integrate both scientific advancement and human-centered values, ensuring harmony between science and society.
Science and the Future of Peace
A key highlight of the congress will be the keynote address by Prof. Shanti Jayasekara, President of IUFS, who will speak on the global importance of peace in the modern scientific era. He will emphasize that peace is the fundamental condition for scientific, social, and technological progress, and that science cannot exist in isolation from humanity. Its highest purpose is to serve life, development, and global harmony.
The congress will host a distinguished gathering of ambassadors and high commissioners, senior diplomats and government representatives, leading international academics and researchers, as well as scientific and institutional leaders from 56 countries.
Participants will present research papers, innovations, and policy-oriented scientific contributions, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue across science, education, governance, and global development.
This unique combination of scientific and diplomatic participation creates a platform where knowledge, responsibility, and international cooperation come together for global progress.
Science for Peace and Human Civilization
A central vision of the congress is the understanding that science is fundamentally a force for peace, not conflict. While scientific knowledge may be applied in various ways, its true nature remains constructive, creative, and life-supporting.
The congress will explore modern scientific fields such as cybernetics, computer science, biology, and interdisciplinary research, highlighting how different disciplines interact to support human advancement.
At the same time, participants will reflect on the importance of ensuring that scientific development remains ethical, responsible, and aligned with human values, preventing misuse and promoting constructive global impact.
The congress promotes the idea that interaction between individuals, institutions, and nations is more powerful than conflict or separation. Constructive interaction leads to development, while destructive approaches lead to instability.
Peace, in this context, is not merely the absence of conflict, but a continuous process of positive human interaction across material, intellectual, and cultural dimensions.
The congress encourages a global understanding that:
Science, when guided by human values, becomes a universal tool for peace, development, and civilization-building.
Historic 20th Edition
The 20th World Scientific Congress represents a historic milestone in IUFS’s global academic journey, reflecting 20 years of continuous international collaboration and scientific contribution. This special edition stands as a symbol of academic excellence, international unity, scientific advancement, and a peace-oriented global vision.
The 20th World Scientific Congress stands as a global platform where science meets humanity, knowledge meets responsibility, and innovation meets peace.
In a world facing rapid transformation and global challenges, science plays an increasingly vital role. However, its highest achievement is not only technological progress, but the creation of a peaceful, balanced, and sustainable human civilization. Prof. J.S.K. Jayasekara will serve as the Chief Coordinator of the 20th World Scientific Congress, overseeing international coordination and the successful implementation of this prestigious global academic event.
We warmly invite scientists, researchers, academics, diplomats, and professionals from around the world to participate in this historic gathering in St. Petersburg, Russia. Your participation will strengthen international cooperation and contribute to shaping a future built on knowledge, respect, and global peace.
Let this congress become not only a scientific event, but also a global movement for unity, understanding, and lasting peace among nations.
By Janudi Kihansa