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Artemia 1.0 – Ideathon Session 01 Date: 8th October 2025 Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Platform: Zoom Speaker: Ms. Bihari Welikala – Associate Business Analyst, Axiata Digital Labs; Founding Chair, IEEE WIE University of Sri Jayewardenepura Participant Count: 55 (including organizers and speaker) Session Overview: The inaugural session of Artemia 1.0 – Ideathon was conducted successfully under the theme “Innovate for Her: From Idea to Reality.” The session aimed to guide participants in developing innovative, women-centred ideas that align with the competition’s objective — empowering women’s safety through technology. Agenda Highlights: Welcome Speech: Delivered by the Vice Chair of IEEE WIE USJ, officially opening the session and welcoming participants. Main Session: Conducted by Ms. Bihari Welikala on the topic “Innovate for Her: From Idea to Reality.” Vote of Thanks: Delivered by the Secretary of the Artemia Project, appreciating the speaker and all attendees for their active participation. Discussion Points: Introduction to Artemia 1.0: Overview of the competition structure, objectives, and upcoming phases. Idea Generation: How to identify real-world problems related to women’s safety and brainstorm creative solutions. Innovation & Feasibility: Tips for developing practical, impactful, and scalable ideas. Proposal Writing Guidance: Structuring submissions effectively to communicate ideas clearly. Relevance to Women’s Safety: Discussion on pressing issues such as cybercrimes, workplace safety, harassment, and mental well-being — emphasizing the importance of technology in empowering and protecting women. Q&A Session: Participants engaged with the speaker for clarifications and advice on refining their ideas. Conclusion: The session concluded successfully with valuable insights shared by Ms. Bihari Welikala. Participants expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming submission phase and appreciated the interactive and motivational session.