Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge Exhibition and Competition
July 30, 2024 ยท 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ง๐, ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ
Description
The final competition of the IEEE Sri Lanka Challenge Sphere 2024 - Arduino Challenge was held with much enthusiasm and anticipation. Organized by the IEEE IES Student Branch Chapter of Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) and supported by the IEEE IES Sri Lanka Chapter and IEEE Sri Lanka Section, the event showcased the innovative talents of the participants. The event was further supported by Skill Surf, the knowledge partner, and was generously sponsored by Sri Lanka Technology Campus, which also provided the venue. The event began with opening remarks by the moderator, Gaindu Poorna, who welcomed the audience and participants to the Arduino Challenge. The competition was hailed as an opportunity to witness the creativity and hard work of the participants, who had invested significant effort into their projects. The importance of such events in promoting innovation and technical skills was emphasized. The traditional lighting of the oil lamp was conducted to signify the start of the event. Following the opening remarks, Lakshitha Abeywickckrama, co-chairperson of the Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge, delivered an inspiring welcome speech. The moderator introduced the panel of judges. The esteemed panel included: 1. Dr. Nicoloy Gurusinghe - The Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and a Senior Lecturer at SLTC, with Expertise in power electronics, energy storage, and renewable energy. 2. Eng. Nalaka Samarasinghe - Lead for Product Development Center and Lecturer in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at SLTC, with over 15 years of industry experience. 3. Dr. Dimithri Jayagoda - The Head of the Department of Business Management and a Senior lecturer at SLTC, focuses on international marketing and sustainable development. 4. Mr. Nuwan Aththanayake - Lecturer at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at SLTC has specialized in antenna and microwave communication and signal processing. Their expertise and experience added significant value to the competition, ensuring a fair and insightful evaluation of the participants' projects. The moderator provided detailed instructions to the participants, emphasizing the importance of clarity, professionalism, and adherence to the competition rules. Each team was allocated 10 minutes, comprising a 7-minute presentation and a 3-minute Q&A session with the judges. The criteria for evaluation included innovation, functionality, design, and presentation. The core of the event was the demonstration of projects by the participants. Each team introduced their project, explained its objectives, design, and implementation, and then did their demonstration. The presentations highlighted the ingenuity and technical skills of the participants, making for a captivating session. After the demonstrations, the event featured speeches by distinguished guests. Professor Rangika Halwathura, a renowned academic and researcher from the University of Moratuwa, delivered a speech focusing on sustainable construction materials and innovative engineering solutions. Following his speech, Eng. Kavinga Ekanayake, Head of Hardware Acceleration at ACCELR, shared insights from his experience in product development and innovation. Tokens of appreciation were presented to these speakers, acknowledging their contributions to the event. A short break followed, during which refreshments were served. Maleesha Wadduwage performed a beautiful song, entertaining the audience and adding a delightful cultural element to the event. The event continued with an awareness session conducted by Dr. Dimithri Jayagoda on the Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Arduino contest. This session provided valuable information and opportunities for participants interested in pursuing further competitions. The event brought together passionate individuals and teams interested in Arduino. Participants showcased their innovative skills, presenting diverse projects aligned with the theme. The event attracted a large audience, including curious onlookers and fellow competitors. The projects received enthusiastic feedback, and the overall event was a resounding success. In addition to the top three awards, certificates were presented to the remaining seven teams who made it to the top 10. The moderator encouraged all participants to continue their journey in innovation, regardless of the competition results. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Yashoda Bibile, the Secretary of the Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge. The moderator, Gaindu Poorna, delivered the closing remarks, thanking everyone for their participation and contribution to making the event a success. The event ended with a group photo, capturing the spirit of the day. The IEEE Sri Lanka Challenge Sphere 2024 - Arduino Challenge was a resounding success, showcasing the talents and creativity of young engineers. The event provided a platform for innovation, learning, and collaboration, furthering the mission of IEEE and the Sri Lanka Technology Campus to inspire and nurture the next generation of engineers and innovators.
Agenda
4:00 PM - 4:05 PM Opening Remarks 4:05 PM - 4:10 PM Lighting of the Oil Lamp 4:10 PM - 4:15 PM Welcome Speech: Lakshitha Abeywickrama, Co-chairperson of the Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge 4:15 PM - 4:20 PM Introduction of Judges 4:20 PM - 4:25 PM Participant Instructions 4:25 PM - 5:45 PM Project Demonstrations: Participants Guest present and demonstrate their projects 5:45 PM - 5.55 PM Guest speech by Prof. Rangika Halwathura 5.55 PM - 6:05 PM Guest speech by Eng. Kavinga Ekanayaka 6:05 PM - 6:15 PM Refreshments & Entertainment 6:15 PM - 6:25 PM Awareness Session 6:25 PM - 6:30 PM Acknowledgment of Sponsors: Recognition and thanks to sponsors by the Moderator 6:30 PM - 6:50 PM Award Ceremony 6:50 PM - 7:00 PM Vote of Thanks & Closing