27th September 2025
Jie Jie Beach Hotel, Panadura, Sri Lanka
IEEE R10 Young Professionals Career and Leadership Aid Program (CLAP) is a transformative career discovery and immersive leadership training experience designed to empower the next-generation of technology leaders in crafting meaningful and impactful careers.
CLAP 2025 is designed to take a holistic approach towards equipping undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and early-career professionals to be well-rounded and future-ready leaders.
Join us at CLAP 2025 for interactive workshops on personal and professional development, meet industry experts, engage in multidimensional career discovery, enrich your international professional network, and gain invaluable insights from IEEE leaders on creating societal impact.
CLAP 2025 will be held on the 27th September in Jie Jie Beach Hotel, Panadura, Sri Lanka, in conjunction with the 2025 IEEE Sri Lanka Section SYW Congress.
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Jie Jie Beach Hotel, Panadura, Sri Lanka
Maximize your CLAP 2025 experience! Mark your calendars for the September 27th.
What to expect?
CLAP 2025 goes beyond traditional career guidance, fostering well-rounded leaders prepared to thrive in the ever-evolving tech workplace.
Discover your leadership style
- Explore your strengths, values, and develop a confident and impactful leadership presence.
- Immersive workshops to provide training in delegation, effective communication, conflict resolution, and inspiring teams.
- Learn to make responsible decisions and navigate complex challenges with integrity.
Build a diverse skill set
- Hone life skills such as communication, collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving through workshops, simulations, and group projects.
- Heighten your Emotional Quotient by developing self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation for effective leadership and navigating workplace dynamics.
- Interactive talks and discussions on emerging technologies aligned with technical skills for future job demands.
Industry Exposure & Mentorship
- Learn from and interact with industry leaders, mentorship sessions for guidance and exploration of career paths, and gain insights into successful careers.
Connect with your future
- Network with established leaders, build and expand your international professional community.
Continuing engagements
- Beyond CLAP 2025, get access to blended learning programs on emerging technologies, invitations to career fairs, internships, volunteer opportunities, training – technical and professional development, become part of an exclusive network of CLAP alumni and much more.
Program Delivery
Project-Based
Learning
The program will encourage students to apply their learnings through real-world projects.
Blended
Learning
Expect a combination of interactive workshops, on-demand online modules, and self-directed learning activities to cater to diverse learning styles.
Peer
Coaching
CLAP 2025 will foster peer-to-peer learning and support through group discussions and collaboration on projects.
Benefits
This program equips students to become not just successful employees but also future leaders who can navigate the complexities of the ever-changing world of work.
Increased
Career Clarity
Empower students to make informed career decisions aligned with their passions & skillsets.
Confident
Leaders
Cultivate strong leadership qualities for navigating complex work environments.
Enhanced Employability
Develop future-proof skills and experiences highly attractive to employers.
Well-rounded Individuals
Prepare students to thrive not only professionally but also personally.
Event Schedule
27th September 2025
07:00 - 08:45
Chapter Stalls
08:00 - 08:45
Breakfast
08:45 - 09:00
Opening Pleanary
09:00 - 10:00
Vision-Building Workshop (Mr. Heminda Jayaweera)
10:00 - 10:30
Hwa Chiang LEO - Keynote Speech
10:30 - 11:30
Entrepreneurship Session (Panel Discussion)
11:30 - 12:00
R10 YP Spotlight
12:00 - 12:15
Group Photo
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch with Leaders
13:15 - 14:00
Panel Discussion with Senior IEEE Members
14:00 - 14:45
Keynote from DEIS (The Ethics & Future of AI)
14:45 - 16:15
Outbound Training Activities
A Glimpse from CLAP 2024!
