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IEEE WIE – SheSpeaks 1.0 Panel Discussion Date: 22nd May 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Venue: Balagalla Hall, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Chairperson: Minuri Navoddhika Secretary: Dilini Sewwandi Attendance: ~50 participants (ExCom, SC members, students and guests) Agenda & Event Flow: Time Activity 3:00 PM Lighting of the Oil Lamp & University Anthem 3:15 PM Welcome Speech 3:20 PM Introduction to the Event 3:35 PM Objectives of the Panel & Introduction of Speakers 3:45 PM Panel Discussion 4:45 PM Audience Q&A Session 4:55 PM Token of Appreciation Presented to Speakers 5:00 PM Concluding Remarks & Closing Speakers: Ms. Kanchana Priyakantha – Co-Founder & CEO, KReader Ms. Shanuki De Alwis – Communications Specialist & Media Personality Ms. Chathini Uduwana – Vice President & Country Head at Typefi Systems, Council Member – University of Kelaniya, Doctoral Researcher Highlights: Speakers shared personal stories and insights on navigating the tech and corporate world as women. Topics included breaking stereotypes, mentorship, work-life balance, and leadership. An engaging Q&A session with students followed the panel. Key Outcomes: High level of audience engagement and positive feedback Raised awareness on industry challenges and opportunities for women Strengthened WIE’s visibility as a student-led initiative at USJ