IEEE Sri Lanka Section Industry-Academia-Government Roundtable

"Catalyzing the Triple Helix Model of Innovation for the Digital Age of Sri Lanka"

Date:  24th November 2025

Venue:  Waters Edge

Bridging Innovation: The Triple Helix Model in Action

This Roundtable unites visionary leaders from Sri Lanka’s key sectors, creating a collaborative platform that bridges industry, academia, and government. Guided by the Triple Helix Model of Innovation, we aim to drive a unified innovation strategy that accelerates national development and sustainable progress.

Industry

Powering economic growth by turning research and innovation into real-world solutions and market value.

Academia

Advancing research, nurturing talent, and driving discovery to power next-generation technologies.

Government

Shaping policy, enabling investment, and aligning national priorities to build a strong and competitive innovation ecosystem.

Past Success: Roundtable 2024

150+

Cross-Sector Participants

80+

Leading Organizations

5

Specialized Tracks

Building on a foundation of proven success, the 2024 roundtable set a high benchmark for cross-sector collaboration.

IEEE Sri Lanka: A Snapshot of Impact

The IEEE Sri Lanka Section is a robust, nationwide network, strengthening the backbone of the nation's technical community.

We bridge the gap between academia and industry, driving innovation through a highly connected and collaborative ecosystem.

23

University Student Branches

Nurturing the next generation of engineers.

486k+

Global Members

In 190+ countries & 347 Sections across 10 geographical regions worldwide.

Our Technical & Professional Ecosystem

    13 Technical Chapters spanning the scopes of

  • • Electronics
  • • Circuits and systems
  • • Computing
  • • Power & Energy
  • • Robotics & Automation
  • • Communications

Chapters (Cont.)

  • • Industry Applications
  • • Signal Processing
  • • Microwave Theory
  • • Power Electronics
  • • Industrial Electronics
  • ...and many more

Affinity & Special Groups

  • • Women in Engineering (WIE)
  • • Young Professionals (YP)
  • • SIGHT
  • • Blockchain & Cybersecurity
Waters Edge Hotel

Program Outline

24th November 2025 at Waters Edge, Colombo

Highlights of the day’s events.

08:30 AM
Registration & Welcome
09:15 AM
Keynote Speech
09:45 AM
Ignite Speech
10:20 AM
Morning Tea Break
10:45 AM
Breakout Sessions: Roundtable parallel conferences
12:30 PM
Lunch Break
01:30 PM
Breakout Sessions (Continued)
03:30 PM
Evening Tea Break & Networking
04:00 PM
General Conference: Synthesizing Track Outcomes
05:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Conclusion

Contact Us

For any inquiries regarding the roundtable, please reach out to our team.

Professor Vasanthapriyan

Prof. S. Vasanthapriyan

Chair, IEEE Sri Lanka Section

priyan@appsc.sab.ac.lk
Samitha Wijesundara

Samitha Wijesundara

Chair, IR Committee,
IEEE Sri Lanka Section

samitha.w@ieee.org
Viraj Ariyawangsha

Viraj Ariyawangsha

Co-Chair, IEEE IAG RT 2025

aryans.viraj@gmail.com
Tharushi Liyanage

Tharushi Liyanage

Co-Chair, IEEE IAG RT 2025

tharushidilhara@ieee.org