Envoyage is a distinguished forum and dinner, bringing together industry professionals, academia, and undergraduates from the electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical sectors. Hosted in the vibrant city of Colombo at an esteemed venue, this event is a prime opportunity for the industry to engage with diverse, bright minds. Envoyage emphasizes showcasing achievements, ongoing research, and developments within the department, further solidifying industry collaborations. The most recent Envoyage, marking the 50th anniversary of ENTC, The most recent Envoyage, took place on the 30th of October 2023, at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. This event promises all attendees a blend of talent, innovation, and networking opportunities.
Envoyage 2023, hosted at the Galadari Hotel Colombo on October 30th, was a pivotal event for the Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering. It brought together students, faculty, industry professionals, and alumni to collaborate, learn, and shape the department’s future. The event emphasized industry engagement, showcasing how input from industry partners has enhanced the curriculum with a focus on project-based learning, hands-on design experience, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The department highlighted its innovative curriculum with ten specialized pathways, all informed by industry feedback. Industry collaborations were highlighted, with partnerships leading to internships, employment opportunities, and academic achievements for students. Looking forward, the department aims to deepen its collaboration with industry partners, further advancing technology and producing skilled professionals. Envoyage 2023 underscored the transformative impact of industry-academia partnerships on the department’s trajectory and the future of technology.
The Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (ENTC) of the University of Moratuwa celebrated its golden jubilee in 2019. ENVOYAGE forum and dinner, organized by the Electronic Club for the first time in ENTC history, was held on 7th November at Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet & Convocation Hall, Attidiya. The Academic staff, ENTC alumni, industry leaders and students all gathered up to discuss what the future holds for the Electronics and Telecommunications industry. The forum which was directed by Dr. Ajith Pasquel was a massive brainstorming session for not only the students but also for all the individuals who attended. Its importance was extensive to the students as a large number of their questions were thoroughly answered by the current industry leaders. A very good message was transmitted to the students by them, nobody knows what the future holds precisely, one must be ready to take up the challenge. Subsequently, the contribution by the electronics industry in Sri Lanka to the national economy was properly reviewed. An official from the SLINTEC (Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology) revealed a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs in the country to look at the involvement of Graphene with semiconductor manufacturing. It has a great potential to grow as Sri Lanka produces some of the world’s purest Graphene. However, one thing was clear, Sri Lanka needs more entrepreneurs to stand up! It was not just about the industry, there were numerous entertainment items performed by the students which were presented during the feast, even the alumni engaged in singing. It was a night full of joy, and various fun games were held. Prof. K.K.Y.W. Perera (Chancellor and Professor Emeritus), Prof. K.K.C.K. Perera (Vice-Chancellor of University of Moratuwa), Prof. N.K. Wickramarachchi (Dean, Faculty of Engineering) graced the occasion with their presence.
