For the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS 2022). conference with the )theme "Contemplations towards Next Normal for a Smart Future - Directions and Dimensions", I was honored to speak as the Chief guest speaker at the International Open University Research Sessions iOURS 2022. The inauguration session of iOURS 2022 was held on November 10, 2022, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. My speech started at 9:15 a.m. (04:30 a.m. CET, which is very early in the morning) on November 10, 2022. The duration of my speech was about 45 minutes. My title for my speech was A new social contract for education for well-being, inclusion, equity, and a smart future for individuals and the planet, Sri Lanka 10-11 November 2022. See my slides here

Today I even received a very nice email with an appreciation for my contributions

Prof. Ebba Ossiannilsson, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Dear Prof. Ossiannilsson,

It is my pleasure to send this note of appreciation for your participation as the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Session of International Open University Research Sessions 2022 (iOURS 2022) and delivering an inspiring speech.

Your precious contribution has made iOURS 2022 Inaugural session a success.

Thank you.

Prof. S. R. Weerakoon, Director/Research, Research Unit, he Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda