IEEE Day 2026 – IEEE Week 2026
October 10, 2026 · 3:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Auditorium Premises, Galle, Faculty of Engineering
Description
IEEE Day 2026 – IEEE Week 2026 was held on 10 October 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, as the main celebration and concluding event of IEEE Week 2026. Organized by the IEEE Student Branch of the University of Ruhuna, the event brought together more than 300 participants for a day of IEEE awareness, professional engagement, networking, entertainment, teamwork and competition. IEEE Week 2026 was conducted as a broader series of awareness sessions, technical and professional workshops, recreational activities and the main IEEE Day celebration. Across the full week, the organizing team recorded a cumulative participation of more than 1,000 participants . The IEEE Day programme began with an opening ceremony featuring an introductory video, the traditional lighting of the oil lamp and welcome remarks by Sonal Nimrod, IEEE Day 2026 University Ambassador and Event Chair . The programme introduced the theme “Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow” and highlighted the activities planned for the day. Distinguished guests and IEEE representatives attended the opening programme, including Prof. Chaminda Karunasena, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna , who participated as Guest of Honour, together with Dr. Chatura Seneviratna, IEEE Student Branch Counselor , representatives of the IEEE Student Branch and representatives of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. A dedicated IEEE membership and professional-development session was delivered by Jayod Ravihansa, Membership Development Vice Chair of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section Student Activities Committee . The session introduced participants to IEEE, membership opportunities, technical societies, professional-development resources, scholarships, competitions, volunteering opportunities, IEEE Xplore, IEEE Collabratec and other benefits available through IEEE membership. Pasindu Mallawarachchi , Chair of the IEEE Student Branch, University of Ruhuna, delivered a presentation introducing the Student Branch, its growth, achievements, technical societies, affinity groups, flagship programmes and upcoming activities. The presentation also highlighted the addition of new Society Student Branch Chapters in 2026 and encouraged participants to become actively involved in IEEE volunteering and chapter activities. A major milestone of the opening programme was the official launch of the new IEEE Student Branch, University of Ruhuna website . A dedicated launch video introduced the platform and marked an important step in strengthening the Student Branch's digital presence and communication. The morning programme also included guest addresses, entertainment performances and the Mega Interactive Trivia / Quick Thinker , creating an engaging and competitive environment. The session concluded with the official IEEE Day 2026 group photograph . Following the lunch break, participants took part in the IEEE Day Treasure Hunt , a team-based challenge focused on problem-solving, speed, communication, strategic thinking and teamwork. Teams followed unique routes containing clues and challenges, with Organizing Committee members assigned to support each team. The afternoon programme also featured an E-Sports Competition , including a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare tournament, together with a casual gaming zone. Participants also engaged in Mini Team Games and Fun Activities , including the Blind Maze, Paper Tower Game, Cardboard Boat activity and Cardboard Balloon Car Race. IEEE Day 2026 was also made accessible beyond the physical venue through a live online broadcast , allowing members of the wider community to follow the event remotely. With more than 300 participants joining the main celebration and over 1,000 cumulative participants engaging across IEEE Week 2026, the initiative marked a significant milestone for the IEEE Student Branch, University of Ruhuna. The week successfully combined learning, technical and professional development, entertainment, networking and community building, with IEEE Day 2026 serving as its central celebration. IEEE Week 2026 Event Series IEEE Week 2026 consisted of a series of technical, professional, awareness and recreational activities organized around the main IEEE Day celebration. Separate IEEE vTools event records were maintained for the individual activities. IEEE Awareness Session https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/579736 Introduction to ML Pipelines & MLOps – IEEE CIS Student Chapter https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/585948 Power Electronics and Its Applications – IEEE PELS Student Chapter https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/585961 The Engineer Beyond the Machine - IEEE ProComm Student Chapter https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/579737 Industrial Electronics Workshop https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/586152 Movie & Festival Night https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/585934
Agenda
08.30 AM – 08.35 AM Welcome the audience 08.35 AM – 08.40 AM Introductory Video to IEEE Day & IEEE Student Branch – University of Ruhuna 08.40 AM – 08.45 AM Lighting the Oil lamp 08.45 AM – 08.50 AM Welcome address by the Event Chair / Ambassador 08.50 AM – 08.55 AM IEEE Message by the IEEE Sri Lanka section Chair (Prof. Tharaka Samarasinghe) 08.55 AM – 09.05 AM Guest of Honour Speech (Dean – Prof.Chaminda Karunasena) 09.05 AM – 09.10 AM Entertainment Event - 1 09.10 AM – 09.20 AM Speech by Counsellor of IEEE Student Branch – University of Ruhuna (Dr.Chatura Seneviratna) 09.20 AM – 09.50 AM Guest Speech – 1 (Mr.Jayod – Membership Development Vice Chair SLSAC) 09.50 AM – 09.55 AM Entertainment Event – 2 09.55 AM – 10.25 AM SB Session by Chair of IEEE Student Branch – University of Ruhuna (Mr.Pasindu Mallawarachchi) 10.25 AM – 10.30 AM Partnership Announcement 10.30 AM – 10.55 AM Mega Interactive Trivia (Game – 1) 10.55 AM – 11.00 AM Vote of thanks 11.00 AM – 11.30 AM Official IEEE Day Photo Time