November 2025 was an exceptional month for the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. Throughout the month, the Section facilitated a range of initiatives that engaged students and young professionals, including innovation competitions, workshops on artificial intelligence and business analytics, career guidance sessions, and industry networking events. From provincial entrepreneurship challenges to hands-on technical training and insightful talks delivered in collaboration with leading companies, the activities highlighted the breadth of learning experiences provided by the Section. The following overview presents the key moments that made the month particularly noteworthy.
Awards and Recognitions
IEEE Sri Lanka Section Chips Challenge Winner Shines on the Global Stage
Mr. Rameshkumar Rajinthan, winner of the Sri Lanka Chips Challenge, secured the Bronze Medal (3rd Place) at the 20th Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad, bringing global recognition to Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Chips Challenge was organized by the IEEE CASS-CEDA Sri Lanka Chapter under the IEEE Challenge Sphere competition series of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. Following his national-level victory, Rajinthan was sponsored to represent Sri Lanka at the international competition held in Yerevan, Armenia.
The final results were announced on 18 November, 2025 at Engineering City, Yerevan, marking a proud milestone for Sri Lanka.
Congratulations 🥳🎉 to Mr. Rameshkumar Rajinthan on this well-deserved award, which brings great pride to the IEEE Sri Lanka Section.
The Sri Lanka Chips Challenge was organized by the IEEE CASS-CEDA Sri Lanka Chapter under the IEEE Challenge Sphere competition series of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. Following his national-level victory, Rajinthan was sponsored to represent Sri Lanka at the international competition held in Yerevan, Armenia.
The final results were announced on 18 November, 2025 at Engineering City, Yerevan, marking a proud milestone for Sri Lanka.
Congratulations 🥳🎉 to Mr. Rameshkumar Rajinthan on this well-deserved award, which brings great pride to the IEEE Sri Lanka Section.
IEEE Sri Lanka Section Arduino Challenge Runners-Up Earn Global Technical Excellence Award
The Runners-Up team of the Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge 2025 achieved global recognition by winning the Technical Excellence Award at the IEEE Solid State Circuits Society Global Arduino Contest 2025.
The Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge was organized by the IEEE IES Sri Lanka Chapter in collaboration with the IEEE IES Student Branch Chapter of SLTC, under the Sri Lanka Challenge Sphere of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. The runners-up team, “We Make It” from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, proudly represented Sri Lanka on the global stage.
Congratulations 🥳🎉 to the team members:
The Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge was organized by the IEEE IES Sri Lanka Chapter in collaboration with the IEEE IES Student Branch Chapter of SLTC, under the Sri Lanka Challenge Sphere of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. The runners-up team, “We Make It” from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, proudly represented Sri Lanka on the global stage.
Congratulations 🥳🎉 to the team members:
- Mr. Hiran Dharmapala
- Mr. Lasindu Viduranga
- Mr. Nimesha Nanayakkara
Events
SDG Sprints Workshop Series 02 | Focusing on Clean Water and Climate Sustainability
29 November, 2025
The SDG Sprints Workshop Series 02 was successfully conducted virtually on 29 November 2025, hosting 35 undergraduates and young professionals. The session continued the program’s core goal of preparing participants for the IEEE Solution Challenge by focusing on two critical global priorities: SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation and SDG 13 – Climate Action.
The virtual format allowed the program to proceed seamlessly despite prevailing weather conditions, ensuring accessibility for participants from various regions. Dr. Manuri Perera (Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, UoC) provided a public health perspective on sustainable water management and equitable clean water access. In parallel, Ms. Avishka Sendanayake (Marie Curie Fellow, University of Catania) discussed the urgency of climate action and the role of community-led, climate-tech solutions.
Participants engaged in discussions and idea-generation exercises, fostering critical reflection on how young innovators can contribute to sustainable development through informed action and multidisciplinary collaboration. The program now moves forward, with fourteen teams already registered for the upcoming Solution Challenge.
The virtual format allowed the program to proceed seamlessly despite prevailing weather conditions, ensuring accessibility for participants from various regions. Dr. Manuri Perera (Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, UoC) provided a public health perspective on sustainable water management and equitable clean water access. In parallel, Ms. Avishka Sendanayake (Marie Curie Fellow, University of Catania) discussed the urgency of climate action and the role of community-led, climate-tech solutions.
Participants engaged in discussions and idea-generation exercises, fostering critical reflection on how young innovators can contribute to sustainable development through informed action and multidisciplinary collaboration. The program now moves forward, with fourteen teams already registered for the upcoming Solution Challenge.
IEEE INSL Provincial Competition | RUSL
22 November, 2025
The IEEE INSL Provincial Competition for the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) Student Branch was successfully held virtually on 22 November 2025. Attracting around 40 attendees, the online competition provided a vital platform to encourage undergraduates to transform creative ideas into structured project proposals and gain real pitching experience.
Seven innovative teams presented their concepts during the session. The presentations were rigorously evaluated by an expert panel featuring Husni Mohamed, Lecturer, Faculty of Technology, and Ms. A.K.N.L. Aththanagoda, Lecturer, Department of Computing.
The event achieved its objective of strengthening entrepreneurial thinking, fostering collaboration, and building confidence among students. Through preparatory sessions and expert evaluation, the competition successfully provided a meaningful platform for young RUSL innovators to showcase their talents and secure their advancement to the national stage.
Seven innovative teams presented their concepts during the session. The presentations were rigorously evaluated by an expert panel featuring Husni Mohamed, Lecturer, Faculty of Technology, and Ms. A.K.N.L. Aththanagoda, Lecturer, Department of Computing.
The event achieved its objective of strengthening entrepreneurial thinking, fostering collaboration, and building confidence among students. Through preparatory sessions and expert evaluation, the competition successfully provided a meaningful platform for young RUSL innovators to showcase their talents and secure their advancement to the national stage.
IEEE INSL Provincial Competition | Wayamba University
21 November, 2025
The Wayamba University Provincial Round of INSL 2025 was successfully held virtually on 21 November 2025. This provincial competition served as a vital platform for young entrepreneurs from the Wayamba University community to pitch their groundbreaking business ideas and secure a spot in the National Level INSL competition.
The event, which saw participation of around 30 individuals, featured an active judging panel composed of Eng. Lakshara Gunawardhana and Mr. Thilina Payagala, Lecturers, WUSL. They evaluated innovative business concepts, prototypes, and entrepreneurial skills across five pitching sessions.
The competition successfully achieved its goal of identifying top-performing teams while enhancing participants’ pitching and communication skills through constructive feedback. The event concluded by selecting teams to advance, highlighting the university’s strong culture of innovation and student-driven entrepreneurship.
The event, which saw participation of around 30 individuals, featured an active judging panel composed of Eng. Lakshara Gunawardhana and Mr. Thilina Payagala, Lecturers, WUSL. They evaluated innovative business concepts, prototypes, and entrepreneurial skills across five pitching sessions.
The competition successfully achieved its goal of identifying top-performing teams while enhancing participants’ pitching and communication skills through constructive feedback. The event concluded by selecting teams to advance, highlighting the university’s strong culture of innovation and student-driven entrepreneurship.
IEEE INSL Provincial Competition | NSBM Green University
20 November, 2025
The NSBM Provincial Round of INSL 2025 was successfully held virtually on 20 November 2025. This virtual competition provided an interactive platform for enthusiastic young innovators and emerging entrepreneurs from NSBM Green University to showcase their ideas.
The event, which involved around 30 participants, featured an expert judging panel: Mrs. Chathurma Wijesinghe (Lecturer, NSBM) and Mr. Akshitha Sriyanjith (COO/Co-Founder, Rotaframe Technology). They rigorously evaluated five pitching sessions focused on innovative business ideas and early-stage prototypes.
The competition successfully identified top-performing teams for the INSL National Level. Participants gained valuable insights, constructive feedback, and enhanced their pitching and presentation skills in a competitive environment, reinforcing NSBM’s dedication to fostering student entrepreneurship.
The event, which involved around 30 participants, featured an expert judging panel: Mrs. Chathurma Wijesinghe (Lecturer, NSBM) and Mr. Akshitha Sriyanjith (COO/Co-Founder, Rotaframe Technology). They rigorously evaluated five pitching sessions focused on innovative business ideas and early-stage prototypes.
The competition successfully identified top-performing teams for the INSL National Level. Participants gained valuable insights, constructive feedback, and enhanced their pitching and presentation skills in a competitive environment, reinforcing NSBM’s dedication to fostering student entrepreneurship.
IEEE INSL Provincial Competition | SLTC
19 November, 2025
The IEEE INSL Provincial Competition for the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) Student Branch was successfully held virtually on 22 November 2025. Attracting around 40 attendees, the online competition provided a vital platform to encourage undergraduates to transform creative ideas into structured project proposals and gain real pitching experience.
Seven innovative teams presented their concepts during the session. The presentations were rigorously evaluated by an expert panel featuring Husni Mohamed, Lecturer, Faculty of Technology, and Ms. A.K.N.L. Aththanagoda, Lecturer, Department of Computing.
The event achieved its objective of strengthening entrepreneurial thinking, fostering collaboration, and building confidence among students. Through preparatory sessions and expert evaluation, the competition successfully provided a meaningful platform for young RUSL innovators to showcase their talents and secure their advancement to the national stage.
Seven innovative teams presented their concepts during the session. The presentations were rigorously evaluated by an expert panel featuring Husni Mohamed, Lecturer, Faculty of Technology, and Ms. A.K.N.L. Aththanagoda, Lecturer, Department of Computing.
The event achieved its objective of strengthening entrepreneurial thinking, fostering collaboration, and building confidence among students. Through preparatory sessions and expert evaluation, the competition successfully provided a meaningful platform for young RUSL innovators to showcase their talents and secure their advancement to the national stage.
SDG Sprints Workshop Series 01 | Fostering Sustainable Innovation for Health and Education
15 November, 2025
The SDG Sprints Workshop Series 01 was successfully held on 15 November 2025 at NIBM City University, drawing 39 undergraduates and young professionals. This core phase of the SDG Sprints program, designed to prepare participants for the IEEE Solution Challenge, focused on two critical areas: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 4 – Quality Education.
The workshop addressed prevailing challenges in Sri Lanka’s health and education sectors with expert contributions. Mr. Keerthi Kodithuwakku (Chairman & CEO, Jendo Innovations) shared insights on digital health innovations, while Mr. Kalimuthu Kulendra (Senior Manager, Room to Read) highlighted technology-enabled learning and improving educational accessibility.
The event successfully raised awareness and provided attendees with real-world context, case studies, and foundational knowledge. It empowered participants to identify challenges and conceptualize practical, low-cost solutions aligned with national priorities for sustainable development.
The workshop addressed prevailing challenges in Sri Lanka’s health and education sectors with expert contributions. Mr. Keerthi Kodithuwakku (Chairman & CEO, Jendo Innovations) shared insights on digital health innovations, while Mr. Kalimuthu Kulendra (Senior Manager, Room to Read) highlighted technology-enabled learning and improving educational accessibility.
The event successfully raised awareness and provided attendees with real-world context, case studies, and foundational knowledge. It empowered participants to identify challenges and conceptualize practical, low-cost solutions aligned with national priorities for sustainable development.
INSL Provincial Competition | University of Sri Jayewardenepura
15 November, 2025
The INSL 2025 Provincial Competition brought together the brightest minds from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on November 15th. Held online via digital platform, the event featured 10 contestants who made it through the pitch deck evaluation stage. Three individual participants and two teams competed for a spot in the next round.
The competition provided students with a valuable platform to showcase their innovative ideas to an expert panel:
The event achieved its goal of selecting the top three contestants who will advance to the national level. Students gained practical experience in pitching their ideas and received guidance from industry professionals. This competition continues to nurture entrepreneurial thinking among university students across Sri Lanka.
The competition provided students with a valuable platform to showcase their innovative ideas to an expert panel:
- Mr. Adhisha Gammanpila – Founder & CEO of Feynman and USJ alumnus
- Mrs. Chathma Ganguli – Tech Transfer Manager at USJ
The event achieved its goal of selecting the top three contestants who will advance to the national level. Students gained practical experience in pitching their ideas and received guidance from industry professionals. This competition continues to nurture entrepreneurial thinking among university students across Sri Lanka.
IEEE Sri Lanka Section Drives Career Growth with Senior Member Elevation Workshop
11 November, 2025
The IEEE Sri Lanka Section successfully hosted the Senior Member Elevation Workshop on 11 November 2025 at SLIIT Malabe. The event was a key part of the Section’s Membership Development initiatives, aimed at professional recognition and career progression for eligible members.
The workshop provided comprehensive guidance on the eligibility criteria, the application process, and reference guidelines for elevation to the Senior Member grade. Key topics covered requirements such as the minimum 10 years of professional practice, 5 years of significant performance, and acceptable educational experience conversion.
Prof. Anuradha Jayakody led the session, which saw active engagement from 30 attendees, including academics and industry professionals. Notable outcomes included 17 participants beginning their applications during the session and 11 requesting follow-up support.
This high-impact workshop strengthens professional recognition and membership retention, fostering leadership development within the Section in alignment with Region 10 objectives.
The workshop provided comprehensive guidance on the eligibility criteria, the application process, and reference guidelines for elevation to the Senior Member grade. Key topics covered requirements such as the minimum 10 years of professional practice, 5 years of significant performance, and acceptable educational experience conversion.
Prof. Anuradha Jayakody led the session, which saw active engagement from 30 attendees, including academics and industry professionals. Notable outcomes included 17 participants beginning their applications during the session and 11 requesting follow-up support.
This high-impact workshop strengthens professional recognition and membership retention, fostering leadership development within the Section in alignment with Region 10 objectives.
INSL Provincial Competition | Kotelawala Defense University
08 November, 2025
Computing and engineering students from Kotelawala Defense University gathered online on November 8th for the INSL 2025 Provincial Competition. The event, held online at 8:00 PM, welcomed 11 participants eager to present their innovative solutions.
The competition featured two experienced judges from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura:
Participants gained valuable experience in presenting their projects to academic professionals and received feedback to improve their proposals. The KDU INSL Ambassadors coordinated the event smoothly through a WhatsApp group, ensuring all candidates were well-prepared. This competition successfully identified promising teams ready to advance to higher-level INSL competitions while building an innovation culture at KDU.
The competition featured two experienced judges from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura:
- Dr. Budditha Hettige – Senior Lecturer, Department of Knowledge Engineering and Communication, USJ
- Dr. Anuradha Ariyaratne – Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, USJ
Participants gained valuable experience in presenting their projects to academic professionals and received feedback to improve their proposals. The KDU INSL Ambassadors coordinated the event smoothly through a WhatsApp group, ensuring all candidates were well-prepared. This competition successfully identified promising teams ready to advance to higher-level INSL competitions while building an innovation culture at KDU.
INSL Provincial Competition | Uva Wellassa University
07 November, 2025
The Uva Wellassa University Provincial Round of the IEEE INSL 2025 Provincial Competition was held online at 8:00 PM, bringing together around 20 undergraduate students to showcase their innovative business ideas and prototypes. The event created a professional platform for students to enhance their pitching and presentation skills while receiving constructive feedback from industry and academic experts.
Judging Panel:
Judging Panel:
- Mr. H.P.D.P. Pathirana, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Informatics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University
- Mr. L.S. Wijesekara, Software Engineer, Visio Innovation
Industry Connect Session with MAS Holdings | Exploring Innovation in Manufacturing
30 October 2025 & 06 November, 2025
The Industry Connect Session with MAS Unichela was successfully hosted by StudPro 8.0 on 30 October 2025 and 6 November 2025, at the MAS Unichela facility in Panadura. The event accommodated 30 undergraduates, selected from 163 registrants, providing them with essential, firsthand industry exposure.
The participants gained insights into MAS Holdings’ operations, innovative work culture, and sustainability-driven practices. Discussions focused on current industry trends, the evolving skill demands, and career pathways available within the leading apparel and manufacturing company.
The session successfully bridged the gap between academia and industry. It provided practical guidance on aligning academic learning, technical skills, and personal development with real-world industry expectations, helping participants enhance their career readiness for the modern manufacturing and technology sectors.
The participants gained insights into MAS Holdings’ operations, innovative work culture, and sustainability-driven practices. Discussions focused on current industry trends, the evolving skill demands, and career pathways available within the leading apparel and manufacturing company.
The session successfully bridged the gap between academia and industry. It provided practical guidance on aligning academic learning, technical skills, and personal development with real-world industry expectations, helping participants enhance their career readiness for the modern manufacturing and technology sectors.
Industry Connect Session with Capital Maharaja Group | Exploring Media Innovation
06 November, 2025
The Industry Connect Session with Capital Maharaja Group was successfully held on 6 November 2025 at the Capital Maharaja Group premises in Depanama, Pannipitiya. Organized by StudPro 8.0, the event hosted 110 undergraduates, who were selected from 182 registrants, providing them with essential industry exposure.
The session focused on understanding the operations and workflow of a leading broadcast corporation, including how media content is produced and distributed. Discussions covered current industry trends, innovations, and emerging technologies in media and broadcasting. Speakers highlighted the crucial skills and competencies required for successful careers in the sector, emphasizing the alignment of academic learning and creative abilities with industry demands.
Participants gained practical guidance on career choices and enhanced their understanding of the media landscape, preparing them for future opportunities in broadcasting and media technology.
The session focused on understanding the operations and workflow of a leading broadcast corporation, including how media content is produced and distributed. Discussions covered current industry trends, innovations, and emerging technologies in media and broadcasting. Speakers highlighted the crucial skills and competencies required for successful careers in the sector, emphasizing the alignment of academic learning and creative abilities with industry demands.
Participants gained practical guidance on career choices and enhanced their understanding of the media landscape, preparing them for future opportunities in broadcasting and media technology.
INSL Provincial Competition | University of Colombo School of Computing
04 November, 2025
The University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) IEEE INSL 2025 Provincial Competition was held as a virtual session, designed to inspire innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students of the UCSC. Organized by the UCSC IEEE Student Branch in collaboration with the INSL Programme Team, the event created an engaging platform for 15 young innovators to present their ideas and strengthen their startup-building skills through expert insights and guidance.
Judging Panel:
Judging Panel:
- Ms. Miuli Kalubowila, Founder & CEO of Generation ALPHA (Pvt) Ltd
- Mr. Roshan Abeyweera, Lecturer at UCSC
AI Agent Mastery Session 02 | Setting Up & Building Core Agent Functions
01 November, 2025
The second session of the AI Agent Mastery Talk Series, an initiative by AI Driven SL and IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka, was successfully conducted virtually on 01 November 2025. The event drew 60 undergraduate students and tech enthusiasts, focusing on transitioning from theoretical architecture to practical AI agent implementation, in collaboration with IEEE Student Branches from the University of Peradeniya, Uva Wellassa University, and KDU.
Mr. Amod Sahabandu, a Consultant AI Engineer at Arcadea Group, guided participants on Setting Up & Building Core Functions. Key learning areas included managing LLM platforms and API keys, understanding core configuration parameters like Temperature and Max Tokens, and establishing a professional development pipeline using Git and UV installation.
The session featured a crucial hands-on development segment, demonstrating how to build a functional AI Research Agent. This practical exercise solidified participants’ understanding of agentic workflows, preparing them to create reliable, scalable AI agent systems for real-world applications.
Mr. Amod Sahabandu, a Consultant AI Engineer at Arcadea Group, guided participants on Setting Up & Building Core Functions. Key learning areas included managing LLM platforms and API keys, understanding core configuration parameters like Temperature and Max Tokens, and establishing a professional development pipeline using Git and UV installation.
The session featured a crucial hands-on development segment, demonstrating how to build a functional AI Research Agent. This practical exercise solidified participants’ understanding of agentic workflows, preparing them to create reliable, scalable AI agent systems for real-world applications.
Few highlights from October…
INSL Provincial Competition | SUSL
29 October, 2025
The IEEE INSL 2025 Sabaragamuwa Provincial Competition was successfully conducted as an online event from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, bringing together over 12 teams. Dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among university students in the Sabaragamuwa Province, the event provided a platform for emerging innovators to present their startup concepts, receive expert feedback, and advance toward the national-level competition.
Judging Panel:
Judging Panel:
- Mr. Buddhika Priyabashana, Associate Technical Lead, Sysco LABS
- Prof. D. A. I. Dayarathne, Director, University Business Linkage Cell, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
- Mrs. K. G. Lohara Chathumini, Lecturer (Probationary), Faculty of Computing, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Forge Your Icon – Session 08 | Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Opportunities
26 October, 2025
The Forge Your Icon – Session 08 was successfully held virtually on 26 October 2025, drawing 47 undergraduates to explore career resilience in the digital age. Organized by StudPro 8.0, the session focused on how to prepare for the evolving demands of an AI-driven professional landscape.
The keynote speaker, Ms. Dulani Dassanayake, Talent Acquisition Lead at CUBE Sri Lanka, shared practical strategies and professional insights from her 8+ years in global HR leadership. The discussion covered how AI is reshaping industries and future careers, highlighting the essential skills and adaptability needed to remain competitive in the digital era.
Participants learned how to align their academic choices and personal growth strategies with emerging industry demands. The session empowered attendees with the necessary knowledge and tools to stay relevant, resilient, and career-ready in a rapidly changing technological environment.
The keynote speaker, Ms. Dulani Dassanayake, Talent Acquisition Lead at CUBE Sri Lanka, shared practical strategies and professional insights from her 8+ years in global HR leadership. The discussion covered how AI is reshaping industries and future careers, highlighting the essential skills and adaptability needed to remain competitive in the digital era.
Participants learned how to align their academic choices and personal growth strategies with emerging industry demands. The session empowered attendees with the necessary knowledge and tools to stay relevant, resilient, and career-ready in a rapidly changing technological environment.
IEEE SLInspire: Career Compass Session | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
24 October, 2025
Organised in collaboration with the IEEE Student Branch of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, this Career Compass session welcomed 114 students at the Auditorium, Faculty of Applied Science, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
The day featured informative career advising speeches, motivational workshops, lively Q&A sessions, and entertaining activities. Students enthusiastically participated, especially during Q&A sections where they asked insightful questions about career planning and further education. Teachers praised the event’s organisation and its practical value in helping students with their academic and professional planning.
The day featured informative career advising speeches, motivational workshops, lively Q&A sessions, and entertaining activities. Students enthusiastically participated, especially during Q&A sections where they asked insightful questions about career planning and further education. Teachers praised the event’s organisation and its practical value in helping students with their academic and professional planning.
INSL Provincial Competition | SLIIT
23 October, 2025
The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) Provincial Round brought together young innovators from the SLIIT community at the New Kandy Road campus in Malabe. The competition featured seven teams presenting their innovative business ideas, prototypes, and entrepreneurial concepts to an experienced judging panel.
Judging Panel:
Judging Panel:
- Ms. Thanushika Jathunga, Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, SLIIT
- Mr. Nisal Weerasinghe, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, SLIIT
Sri Lanka AI Challenge 2025 | Final Pitch Elevates Local Innovation
19 October, 2025
The Final Pitch of the Sri Lanka AI Challenge 2025 (SLAIC) was successfully held on 19 October 2025 at Trace Expert City, Colombo, bringing together 43 university student finalists. The event marked the culmination of the challenge, evaluating the creativity, technical accuracy, and real-world applicability of AI agentic solutions.
Finalist teams pitched fully functional AI solutions addressing two real-world use cases: a Smart Shopping Assistant or a Smart Transit Companion. Projects were rigorously evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Mr. Dinusha Kornkaduwa (Augustory Corp), Mr. Hansa Perera (Nagarro), Mr. Kanishka Wijayasekara (Zone24x7), and Mr. Kanishka Hewageegana (IWMI).
Following the pitches, Team TechBloom secured first place, Team Jaspern were runners-up, and Team Blue Water were second runners-up. The challenge received crucial support from partners, including Zone24x7 as the Gold Partner and Augustory Corp as the Venture Studio Partner.
The success of SLAIC 2025 reaffirms the nation’s commitment to advancing AI capabilities and empowering young innovators. Discussions are already underway with Augustory Corp to explore development opportunities for the top five teams.
Finalist teams pitched fully functional AI solutions addressing two real-world use cases: a Smart Shopping Assistant or a Smart Transit Companion. Projects were rigorously evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Mr. Dinusha Kornkaduwa (Augustory Corp), Mr. Hansa Perera (Nagarro), Mr. Kanishka Wijayasekara (Zone24x7), and Mr. Kanishka Hewageegana (IWMI).
Following the pitches, Team TechBloom secured first place, Team Jaspern were runners-up, and Team Blue Water were second runners-up. The challenge received crucial support from partners, including Zone24x7 as the Gold Partner and Augustory Corp as the Venture Studio Partner.
The success of SLAIC 2025 reaffirms the nation’s commitment to advancing AI capabilities and empowering young innovators. Discussions are already underway with Augustory Corp to explore development opportunities for the top five teams.
AI Agent Mastery Session 01 | Designing the AI Agent Architecture
18 October, 2025
The inaugural session of the AI Agent Mastery Talk Series, a flagship initiative by AI Driven SL and IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka, was successfully held on 18 October 2025, via Zoom, gathering 132 technology and AI enthusiasts. The event, part of a three-month series, was organized in collaboration with IEEE Student Branches from the University of Peradeniya, Uva Wellassa University, and KDU.
Mr. Pasan Jayawardene (Insighture) led the session, focusing on ‘Designing the AI Agent: From Problem to Architecture.’ He introduced the limitations of basic Large Language Models (LLMs) and highlighted the necessity of advanced agentic systems for achieving autonomy, reliable outputs, and multi-step reasoning in real-world applications.
The discussion covered key architectural concepts, detailing how augmented LLMs integrate external tools, retrieval systems, and memory components to enhance functionality. Live demonstrations showcased practical AI agentic workflows and decision-making pipelines.
This session successfully equipped participants with foundational knowledge to move toward designing scalable and efficient AI-driven solutions.
Mr. Pasan Jayawardene (Insighture) led the session, focusing on ‘Designing the AI Agent: From Problem to Architecture.’ He introduced the limitations of basic Large Language Models (LLMs) and highlighted the necessity of advanced agentic systems for achieving autonomy, reliable outputs, and multi-step reasoning in real-world applications.
The discussion covered key architectural concepts, detailing how augmented LLMs integrate external tools, retrieval systems, and memory components to enhance functionality. Live demonstrations showcased practical AI agentic workflows and decision-making pipelines.
This session successfully equipped participants with foundational knowledge to move toward designing scalable and efficient AI-driven solutions.
INSL Provincial Competition | University of Ruhuna
15 October, 2025
The INSL Southern Provincial Competition was organized by the IEEE Student Branch of the University of Ruhuna in collaboration with INSL University Ambassadors. The inspiring event brought together over 50 competitors from the Southern Province to present their innovative ideas to a distinguished judging panel.
Judging Panel:
Judging Panel:
- Dr. Prabath Weerasinghe, Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of Ruhuna
- Dr. Iromi Ranaweera, Senior Lecturer and Final Year Project Coordinator, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of Ruhuna
- Mr. Lasith Chandupa (MSc.), Founder & CEO of Imigap (Pvt) Ltd and Secretary of Ruhunu Startup Hub
IEEE SLInspire: Career Compass Session | Ruhuna University of Sri Lanka
11 October, 2025
The IEEE Sri Lanka Section Young Professionals hosted an exciting Business Analytics Workshop on October 11th at the IIT Spencer Building. This special LETs Talk session brought together 55 aspiring business analysts for a day filled with learning and practical experience.
The workshop featured four industry experts who shared their knowledge and real-world experiences through engaging sessions:
Topics Covered:
The workshop featured four industry experts who shared their knowledge and real-world experiences through engaging sessions:
Topics Covered:
- Industry Insight & BA Foundations by Rumesh Wijetunge, Co-Founder of Business Agility Tune Up – Discussed the evolution of business analysis and essential skills needed to succeed in the field
- Tools & Techniques Practical Lab by Uvini Matara Arachchchi, Senior Business Analyst at Zone24x7 – Provided hands-on experience with business analysis tools and requirement-gathering techniques
- Panel Discussion: Redefining Business Analysis featuring Rumesh Wijetunge, Uvini Matara Arachchchi, Kirthika Logeswaran (Project Manager at Rootcode), and Adeepa Bandara (Business Analyst at Rootcode) – Explored how AI and modern technology are changing business analysis
IEEE LET’s Talk | Business Analysis Experience Program
11 October, 2025
Organised this Career Compass Session in collaboration with the IEEE Student Branch of Ruhuna University of Sri Lanka, this session brought together 101 students at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna.
The interactive format allowed students to ask questions and participate actively in discussions. Teachers and students both appreciated the practical nature of the guidance provided, noting how the session helped build confidence and clarity as students prepare for their upcoming G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations. The event successfully inspired young minds to think proactively about their futures and make well-informed educational choices.
The interactive format allowed students to ask questions and participate actively in discussions. Teachers and students both appreciated the practical nature of the guidance provided, noting how the session helped build confidence and clarity as students prepare for their upcoming G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations. The event successfully inspired young minds to think proactively about their futures and make well-informed educational choices.
Industry Connect with North Sails Sri Lanka | Bridging Theory and Advanced Manufacturing
09 October, 2025
The Industry Connect Session with North Sails Sri Lanka was successfully held on 09 October 2025 at the North Sails Factory in the Biyagama Industrial Zone. Organized by StudPro 8.0 and IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka, the event hosted 40 undergraduates specialising in Electrical, Electronic, and Mechatronics Engineering.
The session gave participants firsthand exposure to advanced factory processes, including CAD/CAM pipelines, composite manufacturing, automation systems, and Quality Assurance (QA) workflows. Through guided floor walkthroughs and demonstrations, students connected academic theory with real-world technical practices.
Constructive Q&A sessions with the engineering teams clarified required skills, safety procedures, and career pathways in modern manufacturing and automation roles. The visit enhanced industry readiness, strengthened ties between academia and industry, and identified clear opportunities for internships and future collaborations.
The session gave participants firsthand exposure to advanced factory processes, including CAD/CAM pipelines, composite manufacturing, automation systems, and Quality Assurance (QA) workflows. Through guided floor walkthroughs and demonstrations, students connected academic theory with real-world technical practices.
Constructive Q&A sessions with the engineering teams clarified required skills, safety procedures, and career pathways in modern manufacturing and automation roles. The visit enhanced industry readiness, strengthened ties between academia and industry, and identified clear opportunities for internships and future collaborations.
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