The Future of Wearable Healthcare Technology and Smart Textiles
March 1, 2021 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Online event
Description
A webinar on wearable electronics titled, "The Future of Wearable Healthcare Technology and Smart Textiles" organized by the IEEE IES Student Branch Chapter was held virtually via zoom on 1 st of March 2021. The event co-chair, Ms. Dinithi Hemakumara started the event by welcoming the guests and giving an introduction about the event. The first guest speaker, Ms. Tiasha Renganathan who is the head of wearable technology at MAS innovation, gave a very thought-provoking speech about the current status of the market and products related to wearable electronics. The second guest speaker, Mr. Vishwa Aluthge who is the product lead of wearable technology at MAS innovation did an innovative session on the available wearable technologies at MAS and the current technological advances in the application of electronics on textiles at MAS. Mr. Kithmin Wickremasinghe who is a lecturer (on contract) at University of Moratuwa, delivered an inspiring speech about the research developments and opportunities available in the wearable electronics industry. Afterwards, there was a question and answer session based on the discussed topics where the audience was allowed to clarify their problems with the guest speakers through the slido platform. The chapter advisor, Dr. Peshala Jayasekara addressed the gathering admiring the success of the event and expressed his gratitude towards the guest speakers for their valuable ideas presented throughout the event. The event was concluded after the vote of thanks by the event co-chair, Mr. Ravidu Munasinghe.
Agenda
7.00 pm - Moderator starts the event – Ms. Dinithi Dissanayaka 7.02 pm - Welcome speech by the Chairman – Mr. Oshada Jayasinghe 7.05 pm - Moderator introduces the 1st guest speaker Ms. Tiasha Renganathan 7.08 pm - Markets and Products Session by Ms. Tiasha Renganathan 7.23 pm - Moderator introduces the 2nd guest speaker Mr. Vishwa Aluthge 7.26 pm - Wearable Technology Session by Mr. Vishwa Aluthge 7.41 pm - Moderator invites both guest speakers to conduct the opportunities available for interested undergraduates in the industry Session 7.42 pm - Session by Ms. Tiasha Renganathan and Mr. Vishwa Aluthge 7.52 pm - Moderator introduces the 3rd guest speaker Mr. Kithmin Wickremasinghe 7.55 pm - Advancements in Wearable Technology Research: a Global Perspective Session by Mr. Kithmin Wickremasinghe 8.10 pm - Moderator starts the Q&A session 8.20 pm - Speech by the Staff Advisor - Dr. Peshala Jayasekara 8.30 pm - Vote of thanks by event co-chair – Mr. Ravidu Munasinghe 8.35 pm - End of the event