1. IndustriX Awareness Session II: Career Opportunities for Developers

IndustriX is an online awareness session series organized by the IEEE Student Branch of Sabaragamuwa University. It aims to inspire and educate students by offering insights into the IT industry's inner workings. The second session was titled "Career Opportunities for Developers".

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 5th January 2024

● Participants: Over 100 undergraduates

● Keynote Speaker: Mr. Dilum Navanjana

 

2. IEEE INSL – Sabaragamuwa Province Provincial Competition

This provincial-level competition was organized by the IEEE Student Branch of SUSL in collaboration with IEEE INSL. It took place at the university premises and featured 10 top teams presenting innovative and game-changing ideas and products.

● Date: 22nd January 2024

 

3. IndustriX Awareness Session III: How to Start an IT-Related Business

The third session of the IndustriX series was conducted under the title "How to Start an IT-Related Business." It provided participants with valuable knowledge on initiating and managing tech startups.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 13th February 2024

● Participants: Over 100 undergraduates

● Keynote Speaker: Mr. Dilanka Sanjaya, Founder of FONIX Software Solutions

 

4. InspireIEEE V1.0 – Awareness Session

InspireIEEE V1.0 was designed to promote collaboration, networking, and the sharing of knowledge among students, faculty, and professionals. The event highlighted IEEE resources and opportunities, aiming to empower the academic community.

● Date: 20th March 2024

● Keynote Speaker: Miss Vishmi Edirimanna, Vice Chair – Awards and Recognition Standing Committee, IEEE Sri Lanka Section

 

5. IndustriX Awareness Session IV: Navigating the Industry Landscape

The fourth installment of the IndustriX series focused on "Navigating the Industry Landscape", helping students understand career pathways, challenges, and industry expectations.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 3rd May 2024 – 7:00 PM onwards

● Participants: Over 100 undergraduates

● Keynote Speaker: Mr. Buddhika Priyabhashana, Senior Software Engineer at Sysco LABS

 

6. IEEE Vesak Verse 24 - AI Digital Art Competition

An inter-university AI digital poster competition combining cultural tradition with modern technology, held to celebrate Vesak. Winners were chosen under the "Most Popular" category via Facebook engagement.

● Platform: Facebook

● Start Date: 16 May 2024

● End Date: 01 Jun 2024

● Participants: Undergraduates from multiple universities

 

7. IndustriX Awareness Session V: Leveraging LinkedIn and Essentials in CV Writing

Focused on personal branding, CV writing, and LinkedIn strategies to help students enter the professional world.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 11 Jun 2024 – 7:00 PM onwards

● Participants: Over 100 undergraduates

● Keynote Speaker: Mr. Amithe Gamage, CXO Coach & Personal Branding Strategist

 

8. INSL 2024 Awareness Session and Workshop – Sabaragamuwa Province

An in-person session introducing INSL 2024, including hands-on guidance on registration and a workshop on business innovation.

● Platform: On-site

● Date: 07 Aug 2024

● Participants: School and university students in Sabaragamuwa Province

 

9. IEEE CareerForge v1.0 – Phase 01

Career guidance event for 19/20 Computing batch, featuring industry talks from SyscoLabs and Codelantic to prepare students for internships.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 16 Aug 2024

● Participants: 19/20 Computing undergraduates

 

10. Annual General Meeting 2024 – IEEE Student Branch of SUSL

AGM held to appoint new Executive Committees for the IEEE Student Branch, Women in Engineering, and launch of the CS Chapter.

● Platform: On-site

● Date: 10 Sep 2024

● Participants: IEEE SUSL Members

 

11. SabraXtreme v2.0 – Awareness Session

The first awareness session to prepare students for IEEEXtreme 18.0, covering rules, expectations, and tips.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 26 Sep 2024

● Participants: IEEE members and interested students

● Keynote Speaker: Mr. Eranga Kodithuwakku – IEEEXtreme Sri Lankan Section Lead

 

12. IndustriX Awareness Session VI: Hacktoberfest Awareness

Introduced Hacktoberfest and open-source contributions, encouraging students to participate in global open-source initiatives.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 08 Oct 2024 – 6:00 PM onwards

● Participants: Over 100 undergraduates

● Keynote Speaker: Mr. Ranganath Thilakarathna, Software Engineer at WSO2

 

13. IEEE Day Celebration 2024

Celebrated under the theme “Innovating Together for a Sustainable Future”, with sessions on the value of IEEE, innovation, and sustainability.

● Platform: On-site (SUSL)

● Date: 10 Oct 2024

● Participants: IEEE members and non-members

● Keynote Speaker: Vismini Amarasinha – Student Representative, IEEE Sri Lanka Section

 

14. SabraXtreme v2.0 – Awareness Session II

The second preparatory session for IEEEXtreme participants focusing on coding strategies and success stories.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 19 Oct 2024

● Participants: IEEE Xtreme participants and coding enthusiasts

● Keynote Speaker: Mr. Sandil Ranasinghe – CSE Undergraduate, University of Moratuwa

 

15. IEEE INSL Sabaragamuwa Provincial Competition 2024

Final round of the INSL competition for the Sabaragamuwa Province, featuring top 10 teams pitching innovative ideas.

● Platform: On-site (SUSL)

● Date: 07 Nov 2024

● Participants: Top 10 shortlisted teams from the province

 

16. CodeQuest v1.0 – First Round

A 2-hour technical hackathon challenging participants to solve coding problems under time pressure.

● Platform: On-site (SUSL)

● Date: 30 Dec 2024

● Participants: Competitive programmers and undergraduate teams

 

17. IEEE CareerForge v1.0 – Phase 02

A follow-up session to Phase 01, offering deeper insights into career preparation and industry expectations.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 25 Feb 2025

● Participants: Internship-seeking undergraduates

 

18. InspireIEEE v2.0 – Volunteer Awareness Session

An engaging virtual session introducing IEEE volunteering opportunities, benefits, and leadership pathways.

● Platform: Zoom

● Date: 28 Apr 2025

● Participants: IEEE members and new student volunteers

● Keynote Speaker: Miss Joshiga Ravikumar – Section Student Representative, IEEE Sri Lanka Section

 

19. IEEE Vesak Verse 25 – AI Digital Post Competition v2.0

A digital poster competition that celebrated Vesak through the lens of AI creativity and inter-university participation.

● Platform: Facebook

● Start Date: 18 May 2025

● End Date: 26 May 2025

● Participants: Undergraduates from universities across Sri Lanka

 

20. GeekZone v2.0

A hybrid event with expert sessions, tech explorations, and practical activities to promote innovation and collaboration.

● Platform: On-site (SUSL)

● Date: 02 Jun 2025

● Participants: Tech enthusiasts and students from all faculties

 

21. NENASA STEM Education Workshop 2025

A volunteer-led STEM outreach program under IEEE SIGHT, promoting practical STEM education in schools.

● Platform: On-site (school-based outreach)

● Date: 31 Jul 2025

● Participants: School students in rural and semi-urban areas