'Techno 2006' from Oct. 19-22

The Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) launched the 'Techno 2006, the premier engineering and technology exhibition to be held from October 19-22 at the BMICH.

This year's exhibition is a landmark event in the history of the IESL which marks its centenary. It is the 21st in the series of techno exhibitions and the event of the centenary year is significant to the IESL and all engineers in the country, Past President IESL, B. R. O. Fernando said.

Fernando said 'Techno 2006' will be an occasion where most appropriate technology to suit one's needs will be found and where a supplier meets the widest user community of technology.

The objective of the event is to create a platform where producers and agents could present their technological solutions to customers who require inspiration and information on the latest developments.

Techno has gained popularity as an event where all players in the industrial, business, research and education sectors could present their engineering and technological innovations and solutions for the benefit of the community, Fernando said.

There will be 270 stalls featuring developments in electrical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, agriculture and plantation sectors and building services industry.

Apart from the industrialists, stalls have been allocated for engineering faculties, research institutions and government organisations to showcase the progress in engineering education. The award winning innovations of the Junior Inventor of the Year competition held by the IESL among students will be displayed.

In recognition of the efforts of stallholders 15 awards will be presented in five categories. The awards ceremony will be held on October 27.

The first Techno exhibition was held in 1985 titled 'Electro Techno' by the IESL engineering committee.