IIT Marketing Day 2026: Celebrating Innovation, Creativity, and Student Entrepreneurship
The Department of Computer Science and Informatics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, proudly announces IIT Marketing Day 2026, a signature annual event that celebrates innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among our students.
Scheduled to be held on 01st July 2026 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the A Block Car Park, this year’s event marks the fifth consecutive edition of IIT Marketing Day, organized by the second-year undergraduates of the Industrial Information Technology Degree Programme.
Transforming Learning into Entrepreneurship
IIT Marketing Day has evolved into a remarkable platform where classroom learning is transformed into real-world entrepreneurial experience. Through this initiative, students engage in the complete product development and marketing process, from conceptualization and branding to production, promotion, and customer engagement, cultivating the skills, confidence, and innovative mindset essential for tomorrow’s technology leaders.
Event Highlight
A defining highlight of IIT Marketing Day 2026 is the launch of the largest collection of exclusive Uva Wellassa University branded products ever introduced at a single event. Designed and marketed by our students, these products embody the University’s identity while reflecting the creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Industrial Information Technology community. This milestone stands as a proud achievement for Uva Wellassa University and demonstrates the Department’s continued commitment to nurturing innovation through experiential learning.
Guest of Honour
The Department is deeply honored to welcome Senior Professor Kolitha B. Wijesekara, Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, as the Guest of Honour. Renowned for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, his presence will undoubtedly inspire our students as they showcase the outcomes of their hard work and imagination.
Our Mission
IIT Marketing Day is more than an exhibition of products; it is a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and the entrepreneurial journey of our students. It reflects the University’s mission of producing graduates who are not only academically accomplished but also capable of creating value for society through innovation and enterprise.
Invitation
The Department of Computer Science and Informatics warmly invites students, staff, and alumni to join us in celebrating this exciting occasion. Come and experience the creativity of our young innovators, explore our exclusive UWU-branded merchandise, and be part of a memorable event that showcases the excellence and entrepreneurial spirit of Uva Wellassa University.
Event Details
- Event: IIT Marketing Day 2026
- Date: Wednesday, 01st July 2026
- Time: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
- Venue: A Block Car Park, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka