The sessions will explore key topics such as business strategy, leadership development, innovation, HR trends, digital transformation, and market expansion. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to stay competitive, foster growth, and drive long-term business success.
Event Information
Venue: Taj Samudra, Colombo
Date: 20 - 21, December 2025
Host: IEEE GRSS Sri Lanka
IEEE GRSS SYP
SUMMIT 2025
Venue:
Taj Samudra
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date:
20 – 21 December 2025
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WHAT TO EXPECT?
Agenda of the the summit
| TIME | Session | Speakers | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Registration | Samudra Ballroom | ||
| 09:30 AM – 9:35 AM | Leading the Charge - Featuring the IEEE GRSS YP Chair | Mehmet Ogut (IEEE GRSS YP Chair | Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, USA) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 09:35 AM – 9:40 AM | From Vision to Reality: Milestones of IEEE in Sri Lanka – 2025 | Shanmuganathan Vasanthapriyan (IEEE Sri Lanka Section Chair | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka)) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 09:40 AM – 09:50 AM | One Pixel at a Time | Sureka Thiruchittampalam (IEEE GRSS Sri Lanka Chapter Chair | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 09:50 AM – 09:55 AM | Shaping Tomorrow with IEEE Past President 2025 | Thomas Coughlin (2025 IEEE Past President | Coughlin Associates, USA) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 09:55 AM – 10:25 AM | The Big Picture - Featuring the IEEE GRSS Executive Vice President | Sidharth Misra (IEEE GRSS Executive Vice President | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 10:25 AM – 10:55 AM | MHz to THz Technologies and Our Place in the Universe | Goutam Chattopadhyay (IEEE MTTS President | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 10:55 AM – 11:30 AM | Snack & share | Samudra Ballroom | ||
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Signal Processing for Integrated Sensing and Communications | Kumar Vijay Mishra (IEEE GRSS Distinguished Lecturer | United States Army Research Laboratory, USA) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Workshop 01 - When SAR Starts Thinking: Technology Futures & Career Pathways | Fairouz Stambouli (IEEE GRSS Treasurer | German Aerospace Center, Germany) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM | Group Photo | Samudra Ballroom | ||
| 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Lunch - Bingo! | Samudra Ballroom | ||
| 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | Credos, Research and Passion | Brian Brophy (Caltech Theater and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Decoded Expectations - Industry/Academic Wishlist for SYPs | (M) Chulantha Jayawardena (IEEE GRSS Sri Lanka Chair-Elect | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka), Rajitha Jayasinghe (SULECO (PVT) LTD, Sri Lanka), Supun Siriwardane (GIS Solutions (PVT) LTD, Sri Lanka), Pavithra Jayasinghe (Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Networking Break | Samudra Ballroom | ||
| 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Parallel Session - Geospatial Tools for Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning | Rahisha Thottolil (BeST Cluster, Indian Institute of Science, India) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Parallel Session - Engineering Your Future: The Career GPS for Young Professionals | Mehmet Ogut (IEEE GRSS Young Professionals Chair | Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, USA) | Crystal Ballroom | |
| 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Parallel Session - Shaping Tomorrow: The Transformative Power of RF Technology | Syed Muzahir Abbas (IEEE MTTS YP Region 10 Coordinator | Macquarie University, Australia | GME Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia) | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Parallel Session - Advancing Earth Observation with Foundation Models | Gunjan Joshi (IEEE GRSS Webinar Strategist | Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany) | Crystal Ballroom | |
| 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Change & Refresh Break | - | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | Multicultural Performances | Samudra Ballroom | ||
| 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM | Dinner | Samudra Ballroom |
| TIME | Session | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and Finger Foods | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Shaping the Future: Opportunities for Young Professionals in Geoscience and Remote Sensing | Avik Bhattacharya (IEEE GRSS Vice President of Professional Activities | Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India) | Samudra Ballroom |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Panel Discussion - Early Career Professionals: Building Your Career | (M) Mohammed Khalid (YP Regional Coordinator, India), Zied Bouida (Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Kuwait City), Rahisha Thottolil (BeST Cluster, Indian Institute of Science, India), Fairouz Stambouli (German Aerospace Center, Germany) | Samudra Ballroom |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 AM | Microwave Remote Sensing of Earth Terrain in the AI Era | Hong Tat Ewe (GRSS Schools Member, Asia/Pacific Liaison, IEEE GRSS | Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR Sungai Long, Malaysia) | Samudra Ballroom |
| 12:15 AM – 12:45 AM | Post-Disaster Communications: Focus on Space-Enabled Technologies | Zied Bouida (Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Kuwait City) | Samudra Ballroom |
| 12:45 PM – 01:00 PM | Group Photo | Samudra Ballroom | |
| 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Lunch | Samudra Ballroom |
About the summit
IEEE GRSS STUDENT & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT
Welcome to the IEEE GRSS Students and Young Professionals Summit 2025 - a gathering designed to feel both inspiring and personal. This summit is more than a series of workshops and talks; it’s a chance to step into a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and human connection. You’ll find yourself learning from industry leaders, sharing your own research, and meeting peers who are just as passionate about geoscience and remote sensing as you are. What makes this event special is the warmth and diversity of perspectives it brings together, creating an environment where professional growth feels natural and friendships form along the way. Proudly presented in collaboration with the IEEE GRSS Sri Lanka Chapter, GRSS SYP Summit’25 is your invitation to be part of something meaningful - where the next generation of GRSS leaders begins to shine.
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Insightful Talks
The conference offers insightful talks strategy, leadership, innovation, growth.
Networking Opportunities
The conference offers networking with industry leaders and professionals.
Emerging Trends
Discover the latest advancements in geoscience, remote sensing, Earth observation, and data-driven innovation.
Real-World Applications
Explore practical solutions that address global and environmental challenges through cutting-edge sensing technologies and collaborative research.
Inspiration & Collaboration
Gain inspiration from leading scientists, engineers, and innovators shaping the future of remote sensing and sustainable development.
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Venue: Taj Samudra,
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