Organized by IEEE PES Sri Lanka Chapter in collaboration with IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Sri Lanka Chapter and IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Sri Lanka Chapter.

Workplace habits and expectations have changed significantly in the last several years. Surviving and thriving depends on your ability to grasp the broader picture and hone some essential skills.

You’ll walk away more aware to train yourself to be relevant and successful in today’s workplace.

Speaker: Mr. Bala Prasanna, Director, IEEE Region 1

Mr. Bala Prasanna’s professional career of over 35 years includes working in institutions like SUNY-State University of New York, AT&T and IBM in various roles in senior technical and management positions. He volunteers his time at IEEE- Region 1 as a board member. He has also served as a board member at IEEE-USA during 2016-17. Mr. Prasanna is proud to be a member of IEEE HKN Honor Society .

He cherishes his time talking to students and career professionals specifically on the importance of career management skills and technology frontiers. As IEEE national speaker, he has spoken at various US and international universities and colleges on career management skills to survive and thrive in today’s workplace. His passions are photography, reading biographies and meeting people of accomplishment.

Mr. Bala Prasanna is currently serving as IEEE Region 1 Director for 2024-25 term. Bala is also involved in IEEE MOVE and IEEE HKN programs.