Since its inception in 2015, the Colombo Air Symposium (CAS) has been hosted on six occasions, each curated to match the vision and scale set by the Commander of the Air Force for that respective year. In a bid to provide this symposium with a distinctive and dedicated platform, the current Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa RSP and two Bars, VSV, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MA in IS&S (UK), BSc (Def Stu), MIM (SL), AMIE (SL), rcds, psc has taken the initiative to establish a specialized secretariat for the Air Symposium.

The committee, carefully curated under his guidance, brings together expertise and vision to ensure the success and uniqueness of each symposium. The commitment to excellence is evident in the meticulous planning and execution led by the following distinguished committee.

Secretary General	Air Vice Marshal Thushara Fernando MBA, MDS, B.A. Hons, ndc, psc, PG Dip in Mgt, SWORN Translator, Justice of Peace (All Island)
Deputy Secretary General	Air Vice Marshal SDGM Silva WWV, RSP, USP, MSc (Mil Stu), MSc (Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (IR), fawc, rcds, psc
Team Leader - Academics	Air Commodore RADTM Weeraratne WWV, RWP, RSP and three Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), fawc, psc
Team Leader - Military	Air Commodore SD Jayaweera RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, BSc (Def Stu), fawc (Pak), psc, qfi
Team Leader - Defence Industry and Media	Group Captain WADC Wijesinghe USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), AMIE (SL), psc
Coordinator - Logistics and Sponsorships	Group Captain HAD Dias MSc (Mil Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc
Coordinator - Foreign Cooperation	Group Captain KWNSD Welagedara RSP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), LLB, Attorney at Law, psc
Coordinator - IT	Group Captain SKHC Sooriyaarachchi USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), psc
Secretary	Group Captain HMLS Lankathilaka MSc (Mgt),MSc (Def & Strat Stu),MSc (Mil Stu) Ban,BSc (Def Stu) Elec & Eltc Eng, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), AMIE (SL), psc

CAS stands as an optimal platform for academics, professionals, experts, and think tanks to garner international attention while presenting and publishing their articles. In line with this vision, the dedicated secretariat has opened avenues for researchers, facilitating online submissions, engaging in discussions, and advancing their academic excellence. The CAS secretariat is committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive space where scholarly contributions not only find a voice but also resonate globally, fostering a collaborative environment for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas and expertise.