IDP Expo 2025
June 5, 2025 · 3:30 AM - 8:30 AM @ Rathmalana, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,
Description
The IDP EXPO 2025, organized by the IEEE PES and ComSoc Student Branch Chapters of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, was held on June 5, 2025. The event featured innovative Individual Design Projects (IDPs) by third-year undergraduates from Intake 40, highlighting solutions in automation, power systems, embedded systems, and smart technologies. Projects were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Mr. Lathika Wathsara, Lieutenant Commander WKMND Bandara, Mr. C.D. Karunaratne, and Mr. Binul Wijayasundara, who provided valuable feedback and encouragement. Awards were presented to top-performing projects, with all participants receiving certificates in recognition of their efforts. The expo celebrated student innovation and engineering excellence, reinforcing the department’s commitment to fostering creativity and practical problem-solving among future engineers.
Agenda
Time Activity Opening Ceremony 09:00 am – 09:05 am Opening remarks and introduction to the exhibition 09:05 am – 09:10 am Lighting the traditional oil lamp 09:10 am – 09:20 am Welcome speech by the Head of Department, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering 09:20 am – 01:15 pm Exhibition Open for Public Viewing Closing Ceremony 01:15 pm – 01:20 pm Commencing the Closing Ceremony 01:20 pm – 01:25 pm Speech from the panel of judges 01:25 pm – 01:35 pm Token of appreciation for the judges 01:35 pm – 01:50 pm Announcing and awarding the winners 01:50 pm – 01:55 pm Vote of thanks