CGEE

In a collaborative effort between the Center for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE) – KDU and the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) – Women in ICT Special Interest Group (SIG), delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the Women in ICT SIG 2024 Action Planning Workshop held on December 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the CSSL Office OPA Building Colombo 07 – Mini Auditorium.

This groundbreaking event brought together a diverse group of professionals, experts, and enthusiasts in Women in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector to collaborate and strategize for the upcoming year planning 2024.

Opening Remarks were done by the Director of CGEE – Dr (Mrs) Nirosha Wedasinghe and Keynote Speaker for the Event was Fellow Member of CSSL Ms. Nayani Fernando. Further inspirational Flash Talks were done by the   Ambassador for Women in Tech Sri Lanka, Ms. Chathini Uduwana, General Manager of General Manager of Sarvodaya Fusion Ms. Maithree Malwaththegoda and Founder and CEO of Makers Global, Navindree Premarathna;

Representatives from staff and student members of KDU- Faculty of Computing, representatives from various ICT industry segments, GenZ Chapters of CSSL, and representatives from private and public sector universities were participated in this workshop.

The workshop commenced with a comprehensive overview of the key trends shaping the ICT landscape in 2024.Participants gained insights into emerging technologies and industry shifts, setting the stage for informed discussions and planning. Interactive Action Planning Sessions, Engaging and hands-on sessions allowed participants to collaboratively plan and strategize for the upcoming year. Further Professionals and experts shared their expertise, contributing to actionable plans for the advancement of the ICT sector. Attendees had the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, fostering valuable partnerships and collaborations. The workshop provided a platform for participants to expand their networks within the ICT community, creating opportunities for future cooperation.

Dynamic question and answer sessions facilitated direct interaction with industry leaders. Participants had the opportunity to pose questions, gain valuable insights, and engage in discussions about the challenges and opportunities in the evolving ICT landscape.

The success of the Women in ICT SIG 2024 Action Planning Workshop was attributed to the active participation and collaboration of all attendees. This event not only fostered knowledge sharing but also laid the groundwork for initiatives that will shape the future of the Women ICT industry in Sri Lanka.