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EMBS SL is putting] efforts to extend the support to IEEE EMBS SBCs, helping them to initiate new projects and establish new SBCs. However, we identified a lack of connection between SBCs, which has hindered their collective growth. To address this, we organized EMBS Connect in collaboration with the IEEE EMBS SBC of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). The event took place on January 10, 2025 at USJ, bringing together representatives from the IEEE EMBS Sri Lanka Chapter, EMBS SBC advisors, and enthusiastic student volunteers from five universities. It was inspiring to see a diverse group of volunteers from medical sciences, applied sciences, and computing, breaking the traditional perception that EMBS is limited to technology and engineering. The event provided a valuable platform for networking and brainstorming potential collaborations among SBCs.