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On 26 Feb 2026 at Trace Expert City, the Sri Lanka Technology Campus Faculty of Engineering hosted a powerhouse Industry Consultative Board (ICB) session. We brought together the brightest minds from the field and academia to ensure our engineering programs aren’t just keeping up, but setting the pace. Focusing on our core disciplines of Civil, Electronics & Telecommunication, Power Systems, Engineering Management, Information & Communication Engineering, and Mechatronics, the evening was packed with high-stakes insights. 🔍 Key Highlights: Curriculum Evolution: Aligning our modules with real-world industry demands and global accreditation standards (IESL & Washington Accord). The “Next-Gen” Engineer: Defining the competencies and employability skills required to lead in a rapidly shifting tech landscape. Emerging Trends: Diving deep into the technologies that will define the next decade of engineering. Open Floor Innovation: A dynamic feedback session where industry veterans shared direct recommendations for curriculum development. 🤝 A Meeting of Minds We were honored to host a distinguished panel of: Pioneering technology leaders and entrepreneurs, Leading engineers with over a decade of local and international experience. Renowned academic staff from top universities.

Webinar 11: Coastal Disaster Risk and Preparedness Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents Webinar 11 of the Climate Smart Sri Lanka: Awareness to Action National Webinar Series. This session will delve into the critical topic of Coastal Disaster Risk and Preparedness. Our distinguished guest speakers will explore the specific threats and vulnerabilities facing coastal zones, share valuable lessons learned from past events, and discuss strategies for enhancing future preparedness to safeguard communities and ecosystems. 📌 Topic: Coastal Disaster Risk and Preparedness 📅 Date: 11 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/96543190108?pwd=j9dGJDgu98v7yuFIjfFElV34oxsGrL.1 Free Live Webinar Guest Speakers 🔹 Dr. David McGovern School of Engineering and Design, London South Bank University 🔹 Dr. Charitha Dissanayaka Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Lanka Technology Campus Moderator 🔹 Dr. Renuka Ariyawansha Department of Environmental Studies, Sri Lanka Technology Campus ✅ E-Certificate will be provided SEATS ARE LIMITED – REGISTER NOW! 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform 📌 First National Initiative by a Higher Education Institute in Response to Cyclone Ditwah. Let’s move from awareness to action—towards a climate-smart Sri Lanka 🌱

Webinar 10: Environmental Impact Assessment Process and Disaster Management Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents Webinar 10 of the Climate Smart Sri Lanka: Awareness to Action National Webinar Series. This session will examine the crucial role of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in disaster management. Our expert speaker will highlight threats, vulnerabilities, lessons learned, and strategies for future preparedness, emphasizing how environmental foresight can mitigate disaster risks and build community resilience. 📌 Topic: Environmental Impact Assessment Process and Disaster Management 📅 Date: 10 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/96543190108?pwd=j9dGJDgu98v7yuFIjfFElV34oxsGrL.1 Free Live Webinar Guest Speaker 🔹 Mrs. Kanthi De Silva Senior Vice President IEPSL, Former Deputy Director General, Environmental Management & Assessment Division, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka Moderator 🔹 Dr. Renuka Ariyawansha Deaprtment of Envrionmental Studies, Sri Lanka Technology Campus ✅ E-Certificate will be provided LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – REGISTER NOW! 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform 📌 First National Initiative by a Higher Education Institute in Response to Cyclone Ditwah.

Climate Smart Sri Lanka – National Webinar Series Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents the Guest Speakers and Moderator for Webinar 09 — the first national initiative by a higher education institute in response to Cyclone Ditwah. This instalment of the series will delve into the intersection of energy systems, advanced communication networks, and climate action. Dr. Prabath J. Binduhewa Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya 🔹 Expertise: Power Electronic Converters, Microgrids, HVDC Systems, Electric Vehicle Technologies Dr. Himal A. Suraweera Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya IEEE Senior Member & Award-Winning Researcher 🔹 Expertise: 5G/6G, MIMO, Energy-Efficient Wireless Communications, IoT, Machine-Learning-Enabled Communication Systems Moderator – Ms. Dilanka De Silva Lecturer (Higher Grade) & Head – Department of Telecommunications Faculty of Engineering, Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) 🔹 Expertise: Wireless Communications, Visible Light Communication (VLC/Li-Fi), 3G/4G Access Network Planning & Optimization, Engineering Project Management 📅 05 March 2026 | 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Live via Zoom | Free Webinar | E-Certificates Provided 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform

Webinar 09: Telecommunications and Energy Resilience – Safeguarding Critical Lifelines During Disasters Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents Webinar 09 of the Climate Smart Sri Lanka: Awareness to Action National Webinar Series. This session will examine the critical role of telecommunications and energy systems during disasters, highlighting threats, vulnerabilities, lessons learned, and strategies for future preparedness to safeguard essential services and build community resilience. 📌 Topic: Telecommunications and Energy Resilience – Safeguarding Critical Lifelines During Disasters 📅 Date: 05 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/96543190108?pwd=j9dGJDgu98v7yuFIjfFElV34oxsGrL.1 Free Live Webinar Guest Speakers 🔹 Dr. Prabath J. Bandara Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya 🔹 Dr. S.A.H.A. Suraweera Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya Moderator 🔹 Ms. Dilanka De Silva Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Sri Lanka Technology Campus ✅ E-Certificate will be provided LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – REGISTER NOW! 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform 📌 First National Initiative by a Higher Education Institute in Response to Cyclone Ditwah. Let’s move from awareness to action—towards a climate-smart Sri Lanka 🌱

Climate Smart Sri Lanka – National Webinar Series Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents the Guest Speakers and Moderator for Webinar 08 — the first national initiative by a higher education institute in response to Cyclone Ditwah. Dr. Chamod Hettiarachchi Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa 🔹 Expertise: Asphalt Technology, Polymer/ Nano-Modified Bitumen, Recycled & Low-Carbon Pavement Materials, Sustainable Highway Engineering Dr. Varuna Adikariwattage Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa 🔹 Expertise: Airport Planning & Design, Transport Planning, Urban Air Mobility, Sustainable Transportation Systems Optimisation Moderator – Prof. Saman J. Bandara Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) 🔹 Expertise: Transportation Engineering, Airport Planning, Traffic Engineering, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Environmental Impact Assessment 📅 04 March 2026 | 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Live via Zoom | Free Webinar | E-Certificates Provided 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform