Brainstorm ‘23 - Grand Finale
May 28, 2023 · 3:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Moratuwa, Civil Auditorium
Description
The grand finale of Brainstorm ‘23 was conducted with the intention of promoting innovation in the field of engineering in medicine and biology and providing undergraduates with the opportunity to pitch their innovations to the industry improving industry collaboration. The Brainstorm ‘23 Grand Finale commenced at 8:30 am with competitor registration. Participants were registered and the pitching order was decided by drawing lots. At 9:00 am, the event was officially set into motion by the comperes Senul Samarasekera and Umesha Tilakarathna. The chairperson of the IEEE EMBS student branch chapter of the University of Moratuwa, Mr. Manjitha Kularatne delivered the welcome, greeting all attendees and setting the tone for the day. Following this, Dr. Nuwan Dayananda delivered a speech. Then, Mr. Kulunu Weerasooriya a representative from IEEE Young Professionals took the stage to share their perspective on the competition. The Grand Finale officially commenced at 9:45 am with the start of the final pitching rounds, where five of the ten participating teams showcased their projects to the judges and audience. The first part of the final rounds' pitches ran until 11:30 am, following which refreshments were provided and the participants were provided with the opportunity to visit the product booth from MAS Twinery and interact with experts from the industry. Then the event resumed with the second part of the final rounds' pitches, lasting until 1:45 pm. The second group of participants presented their pitches in the order drawn. With the conclusion of the pitches, the lunch break was given. After the lunch break, Dr. Ranga Rodrigo, the head of the department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering of the University of Moratuwa delivered a speech. Following the speech, there were promotional videos by Axiata Digital Labs and Twinery by MAS, which showcased their products and services. The judges then shared their insights and observations about the pitches they've witnessed during the final rounds. This feedback were valuable for the participants' growth and improvement.Next, the participants were provided the opportunity to share their experiences, challenges, and learnings from participating in the competition. Then, the most anticipated moment of the event , the awards ceremony commenced. The winners of the MedX Ideathon were initially awarded, followed by tokens of appreciation to all the judges in the initial, semi final and Grand Finale rounds. Tokens of appreciation were also given to the industry partners Axiata Digital Labs and Twinery, Innovations by MAS.Then the winners of Brainstorm ‘23, Sri Lanka’s premier healthcare innovation competition were awarded. Next, the vote of thanks was given by Mr. Tinal Abeygunathilaka expressing gratitude to all participants, organizers, sponsors, judges, and attendees for making the event successful and memorable.Finally, at 4:00 pm, the Grand Finale was called to an end, marking the conclusion of the competition.
Agenda
8.30 am - Competitor registration 9.00 am - Commencement of the event 9.05 am - Welcome speech 9.15 am - Speech by Dr. Nuwan Dayananda 9.30 am - Speech by IEEE Young Professionals’ Representative 9.40 am - Commencement of the Grand Finale 9.45 am - Final rounds’ pitches part 1 11.30 am - Refreshments 12.00 pm - Final rounds’ pitches part 2 1.45 pm - Closing and lunch break 2.45 pm - Speech by Dr. Ranga Rodrigo 2.55 pm - Promotional video by Axiata Digital Labs. 3.00 pm - Promotional video by Twinery by MAS. 3.05 pm - Insights from judges 3.15 pm - Insights from participants 3.25 pm - Presentation of awards 3.55 pm - Vote of thanks 4.00 pm - Conclusion of the Grand finale