International Conference on Advanced Computing and Information Technology (ICACIT 2025) Leads the Charge in Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Powered by NIBM | Print Edition

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The Nationwide Institute of Enterprise Administration (NIBM), The Metropolis College, in collaboration with Coventry College, UK, marked a historic milestone by internet hosting the Worldwide Convention on Superior Computing and Data Expertise (ICACIT 2025). This pioneering occasion additionally marked the launch of the inaugural Worldwide Undergraduate Analysis Symposium, held beneath the theme “Driving the Future Ahead with Sensible Options” on February twenty eighth, 2025, at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, organised by the College of Computing and Engineering. The convention introduced collectively an array of distinguished teachers, {industry} professionals, and aspiring researchers, setting a brand new benchmark within the educational and technological panorama.

Ms. D. B. A. U. Hapuarachchi Marketing consultant/ Lecturer Nationwide Institute of Enterprise Administration

Forging a International Tutorial Legacy: NIBM and Coventry College

As one in all Sri Lanka’s premier increased schooling establishments, NIBM has been on the forefront of nurturing technological expertise and fostering research-driven schooling. In partnership with Coventry College, a globally esteemed educational powerhouse recognized for its innovation and industry-aligned curricula, NIBM continues to create transformative studying experiences. This collaboration has facilitated information change and publicity for college students, making them industry-ready professionals who can compete at each native and worldwide degree.

The constant steerage and management offered by Dr. D. M. A. Kulasooriya, Director Basic of NIBM, together with the devoted efforts of Mr Kolitha Ranawaka, Appearing Director Basic and Director of the College of Enterprise, Mrs. Gangani Wickramasinghe, Director of the College of Computing and Engineering, Dr Samira Wijayasiri, Director, Innovation, Humanities and Linguistics, have been instrumental in shaping NIBM right into a hub of data and innovation.

A Grand Stage for Innovation: The ICACIT 2025 Inaugural Ceremony

NIBM has turned the primary web page of a exceptional journey, reaffirming its dedication to fostering a research-driven educational tradition, and establishing NIBM’s rising affect in advancing educational analysis and fostering collaborations between increased schooling and the tech {industry}.

The presence and contributions of distinguished dignitaries at ICACIT 2025 considerably enhanced the occasion’s success and educational rigor. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the College of Colombo, honoured the occasion along with his esteemed insights, providing a wealth of data and experience, and his profound experience in educational management and his visionary method to shaping the way forward for schooling served as a real inspiration to all attendees. The convention featured two keynote speeches delivered by the {industry} chief, Mr. Anura Adikari, Director of Expertise at 99x and Founder & CEO at COMPULIN, and Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Division of Statistics, College of Science, College of Colombo who offered invaluable views and their huge expertise within the tech and educational fields added vital worth to the occasion.

Particular invitees of the occasion, specifically, Dr. Ajantha Athukorala, Director, College of Colombo, College of Computing, Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Division of Statistics, College of Science, College of Colombo, Mr. Laksiri Balasooriya, Head of Capability Improvement, Virtusa  and Mr. Shanaka De Silva, Accomplice, Expertise Consulting, Ernst & Younger, honoured the occasion with their distinguished presence, elevating its significance, including a way of status to the event, and merging the 2 essential sectors of academia and {industry} to create a useful networking alternative for college students. This strategic inclusion allowed members to have interaction instantly with leaders who’re shaping the way forward for expertise and academia. Collectively, these dignitaries elevated the mental change, fostering significant collaborations that may form the way forward for computing and data expertise.

Ms. S. A. D. C. H. Jayaweera Marketing consultant/ Lecturer Nationwide Institute of Enterprise Administration

Shaping the Digital Future: Key Discussions and Analysis Displays

Following a rigorous double-blind evaluate course of, 33 of the highest-quality papers have been chosen for oral displays. Every paper submission was meticulously evaluated by a panel of skilled researchers and consultants from prestigious native and worldwide universities together with Coventry College, UK, College of Colombo, College of Moratuwa, Basic Sir John Kotelawala Defence College, The Open College of Sri Lanka, College of Sri Jayewardenepura and College of Kelaniya, who offered insightful suggestions to reinforce the standard of the work.

The parallel periods, headed by choose panelists, together with Dr. Ajantha Athukorala, Director, College of Colombo, College of Computing, Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Division of Statistics, College of Science, College of Colombo, Dr Saminda Premarathne (DESIGNATION), Dr. Gayan Dharamarathna (DESIGNATION), and Dr. (NAME) Wedasinghe (DESIGNATION), offered invaluable insights and constructive suggestions, additional enriching the analysis discourse on bridging the hole between analysis and {industry} purposes, permitting undergraduate researchers to current their groundbreaking research on subjects starting from Computing, Synthetic Intelligence, the Web of Issues and Data Expertise for Enterprise (ADD THE TOPICS).

Bridging Academia and Business: The Affect of ICACIT 2025

ICACIT 2025 stood as a beacon of educational and industrial collaboration, creating an avenue for younger researchers to realize publicity and join with {industry} leaders. The convention positioned a robust emphasis on the transformative affect of expertise, highlighting their potential to reshape industries equivalent to agriculture, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing (ADD THE RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS). Moreover, sustainable technological improvements took middle stage, with researchers exploring environment friendly options aligned with native and world requirements.

Past its educational worth, ICACIT 2025 offered college students with a novel platform to have interaction with {industry} leaders, increase their skilled networks, and discover collaborative alternatives. The overwhelming success of the occasion was evident within the enthusiastic participation, the depth of discussions, and the invaluable connections made between college students, teachers, and professionals.

A Historic Milestone in Analysis and Innovation

Because the occasion drew to an in depth, an awards ceremony recognised essentially the most excellent analysis contributions and the ‘Finest Paper Award’ for every technical session was offered. This momentous event not solely celebrated the achievements of younger researchers but additionally established NIBM’s function as a frontrunner in driving innovation and educational excellence in Sri Lanka. ICACIT 2025 was greater than only a convention: it was a name to motion for younger innovators to drive the longer term ahead with good options.

Acknowledging the Organising Committee’s Dedication

The success of ICACIT 2025 owes a lot to the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of distinguished people. On the helm have been Dr. Gunathilake Tantirigama, Chairman of NIBM, and Dr. DMA Kulasooriya, Director Basic of NIBM, whose visionary management and strategic steerage as patrons set the stage for a very impactful occasion. The success of ICACIT 2025 can largely be attributed to the excellent steerage and management of Mrs. Gangani Wickramasinghe, Director of the College of Computing and Engineering (SOCE), NIBM; Dr. Thisara Weerasinghe, Head of Pc Science at SOCE; and Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana, Senior Lecturer on the College of Colombo. Their strategic imaginative and prescient and dedication guided the thematic route of the convention and ensured its relevance to each educational and {industry} audiences. Beneath the exemplary steerage of Ms. Amila De Silva and Miss. Chandula Rajapaksha, the Convention Co-Chairs, the occasion ran seamlessly, reflecting their meticulous consideration to element and deep dedication to the success of ICACIT 2025. The tireless efforts of all of the Organizing Committee Members have been nothing in need of exceptional. It’s by their dedication that ICACIT 2025 has left an enduring affect on the educational and technological panorama.

As ICACIT continues to increase and solidify its fame as a extremely anticipated analysis occasion within the educational calendar, the College of Computing and Engineering at NIBM is worked up to hold this momentum ahead into future symposia.