Exposition, organized by the Industrial Management Science Students’ Association (IMSSA) at the University of Kelaniya, has been a pivotal event for nearly two decades, bridging the gap between Management and IT fields. 

In 2024, the Exposition underwent significant expansion with the introduction of Exposition Industrial Week, featuring participation from leading companies in the industry. Over 300 students engaged in interviews, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions conducted by industry giants. Exposition Issue 19 featured a diverse array of content, including research articles, undergraduate achievements, and interviews with prominent industry figures such as Mr. Dian Gomes, the Honorary Consul of Georgia at the Honorary Consulate of Georgia in Colombo, who is also the former Chairman of Hela Clothing and the former Group Director of MAS Holdings. Other notable interviewees included Ms. Kanchana Priyakantha, the founder and CEO of KReader; Dr. Ananda Handunge, CEO of the Solid Tyre Division at Ferentino Tyres; Dr. Upendra Peiris, CEO of OREL IT; and Mr. Santhush Weeraman, Managing Director of BNS Productions and SGM Films. 

The launching event of Exposition Issue 19 encompassed a keynote address by Mr. Dian Gomes, Edify inter-university and intra-departmental article competition award ceremony, and a recognition of research excellence among undergraduates. The Exposition Industrial Forum 2024 was a highlight of the day and focused on "Data Democracy," featuring notable panelists discussing challenges in the digital age. Overall, the event provided a platform for students to interact with corporate entities and gain valuable insights. The success of this year's Exposition sets the stage for future editions, promising continued engagement and innovation.

CODETerriers hosted an enlightening workshop tailored for third-year and fourth-year undergraduates of the Department of Industrial Management on March 16, 2024. This workshop served as a platform for knowledge enrichment, networking opportunities, and career exploration. The agenda encompassed practical sessions, informative sessions, interactive activities, engaging Q&A sessions, and simulated interview experiences. The undergraduates who actively participated in coding challenges and quizzes, and contributed to social media engagement were rewarded with tokens of appreciation.

The Department of Industrial Management considers its collaboration with CODETerriers a pronounced privilege, and we are delighted to declare that the AI-Powered Salesforce Symposium proved to be a remarkable success.

The Department of Industrial Management successfully conducted a 3-day orientation program from the 4th of March to the 6th of March for the new batch of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Management and Information Technology degree program for the academic year 2022/2023. The inauguration ceremony of this orientation program was graced by esteemed dignitaries including Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, Senior Professor Sudath Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Professor Janaka Wijayanayake, Head of the Department of Industrial Management, along with academic and non-academic staff, parents, and students.

The primary objective of this orientation program was to formally commence the academic journey of the 2022/2023 batch and acquaint them with the academic and extracurricular opportunities available within the department and the university. Throughout the program, participants engaged in a series of enriching activities including speeches, awareness sessions, and experience-sharing sessions led by esteemed individuals from academia and industry, alumni and fourth-year undergraduates. Notable speakers included Professor Rangika Halwathura from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Dr. Manuja Perera from the Department of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, and Dr. Ranjit Cabral, Chairman of Vidura College, among others. The orientation program provided the participants with a comprehensive overview of the degree program, departmental structure, and the myriad of facilities and opportunities available both within the department and the university, including library resources, counselling services, and sports facilities. By participating in this orientation program, students gained valuable insights into the essential operations and resources within the Department of Industrial Management, setting a strong foundation for their academic journey ahead. 

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The International Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) 2023 marked its sixth consecutive year of successful execution, drawing a delegation comprising esteemed academics, research scholars, and industry experts. The conference witnessed a noteworthy participation with 193 full paper submissions from researchers representing countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, etc.

We take immense pleasure in announcing that Eranga Silva of the Department of Industrial Management (Batch 2017/2018) was honored with the prestigious Best Paper Award for SCSE 2023 on the 14th of February at the Vice Chancellor's office. Dr. Chathumi Kavirathna served as the research supervisor for the award-winning paper titled, "Factors Affecting the Implementation of Sustainable Practices in the Sri Lankan Food Retail Sector."

While congratulating the winner, we are proud to say that she was awarded an iPad, graciously sponsored by Trident Corporation (Pvt) Ltd.