The “From Idea to Market” workshop, organized by the Association of Computing & Information Systems Students (ACISS) of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, was successfully held on 22 August 2026 at the Main Auditorium of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
The workshop focused on helping students understand how innovative ideas can be transformed into market ready solutions by identifying customer needs, recognizing opportunities, developing valuable solutions, and understanding the journey from an initial concept to the market.
The session was conducted by Mr. M.F.M. Roshan, Head of AI Programs at ANC Campus and Director of Aiconomy Summit & House of Marketeer (Pvt) Ltd. His industry knowledge and practical experience provided participants with valuable insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and the importance of understanding market needs. The interactive session encouraged participants to think creatively, identify real world problems, and explore how their ideas could be developed into meaningful and valuable solutions. It also provided students with an opportunity to gain practical knowledge beyond the academic environment.
The success of the workshop was further strengthened by the guidance, support, and active involvement of Prof. V. G. T. N. Vidanagama, Senior Treasurer of ACISS and Associate Professor of the Department of Computing and Information Systems and Mrs. R. P. T. H. Gunasekara(Senior Committee Member of ACISS), Mr. T. Arudchelvam Senior Lecturers in the Department of Computing and Information Systems and Dr. (Mrs.) B. Munasinghe, Head of the Department of Computing and Information Systems.
The encouragement and valuable assistance extended by all other staff members of the Department of Computing and Information Systems also contributed greatly to the success of the workshop. Their collective expertise, encouragement, and continuous support played an important role in ensuring that the workshop was successfully organized and smoothly coordinated.
The workshop provided participants with valuable knowledge and inspiration to look beyond ideas and consider their potential impact in the real world. It was a meaningful learning experience that encouraged students to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and the possibilities of turning their ideas into practical solutions.
