PearlHack
The PearlHack 3.0 is an idea hackathon that will be conducted in parallel with ICARC 2025 open to all the female undergraduates islandwide. Participants will develop a method under the theme “Converging Horizons: Uniting Disciplines in Computing Research through AI Innovation” with an eye towards driving user engagement, enthusiasm, and exploration. Hackathon will be happening as a virtual event. The event will be held according to the terms and conditions which are provided by the organizing committee with the supervision of a panel of judges.
The main objectives are to encourage female undergraduates towards innovations and inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, expose them to “Converging Horizons: Uniting Disciplines in Computing Research through AI Innovation" and related fields to foster their interest to make a better world through new discoveries.
Plenary Talk
Dr. Grace A. Lewis
Title : Women in STEM
Panel Discussion
# Panel Discussion
Immediate Past Chair - IEEE Women in Engineering, Sri Lanka Section
Senior Lecturer - Informatics Institute of Technology, Sri Lanka
Email: [email protected]
Women in Leadership: Driving Economic Development Through STEM and Beyond
16
th
of January 2025 6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Description
The panel discussion aims to inspire and empower undergraduate and postgraduate female students, particularly those in STEM fields, to take up leadership roles that contribute to economic development. It will provide insights into overcoming challenges, building essential leadership skills, and exploring opportunities to lead in academia, industry, and governance.
Moderator
Ms. Abarnah KirupanandaImmediate Past Chair - IEEE Women in Engineering, Sri Lanka Section
Senior Lecturer - Informatics Institute of Technology, Sri Lanka
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sashiprabha Dharmadasa
Director Client Service & Technical Delivery/CISO, BoardPAC Inc.
Ms. Wyomi Ranasinghe
Director Product Management - Technology, IFS