Session : Electronics and Robotics • Session Chairs:

• Dr. Ajith Pasqual • Dr. Lilantha Samaranayaka

• Keynote Speakers: • Prof. Visakan Kadirkamanathan • Dr. Ajith Amerasekera

• Panelists: • Prof. Rohan Munasinghe • Dr. Ashan Amarasinghe • Dr. Pradip Dutta • Dr. Sankalpa Gamwarige • Dr. Beshan Kulapala

Electronics & Robotics and Economics Realities in Sri Lanka

Export Statistics for 2015

Electrical and Electronics Industry

343 Million USD

Garment Industry 4,820 Million USD

Sri Lanka’s External Sector Performance - 2015

Imports 18,935 Millions USD

Exports 10,505 Millions USD

Trade Deficit 8,430 Millions USD

Foreign Remittances 6,980 Millions USD

Tourism 2,863 Millions USD

Annual Graduate Output in Electronics Engineering Graduates from State Engineering Faculties

University of Moratuwa

Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering

100

University of Peradeniya

Electrical and Electronic Engineering 100

University of Ruhuna Electrical and Information Engineering

100

Engineering Graduates from Private Universities 200

Science Graduates in Electronics

University of Kelaniya 50

University of Wayamba (double Major – One in Electronics) 100