Tech Talk- Embracing Industry 5.0 for a Resilient and Sustainable Future
July 6, 2025 · 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM @ Ramada Hotel, Colombo, 30 Sir Mohomad Macan Markar Mawatha
Description
The technical talk features insights from Prof. Buddhika Jayasekara, a distinguished academic, long-standing IEEE volunteer, and Associate Member of IESL. With extensive involvement in IEEE since 2008, Prof. Jayasekara has contributed significantly to engineering leadership, professional development, and educational advancement within Sri Lanka. The talk, titled “Embracing Industry 5.0 for a Resilient and Sustainable Future,” examines the transition toward human-centric and collaborative industrial ecosystems. Key focus areas include the integration of advanced technologies with sustainability principles and human values, highlighting how Industry 5.0 influences modern design, production methodologies, and innovation pathways. Core concepts such as adaptability, resilience, and human–machine synergy are analyzed in relation to Sri Lanka’s evolving industrial landscape. The session concludes with a formal presentation of a token of appreciation by an Executive Committee member of the IEEE IAS Sri Lanka Chapter, acknowledging Prof. Jayasekara’s contribution to the event.
Agenda
09:30 AM – Opening Remarks 09:32 AM – Introduction of Speaker 09:35 AM – Keynote Speech by Prof. Buddhika Jayasekara 10:25 AM – Vote of Thanks 10:27 AM – Token of Appreciation Presentation