Introduction

摘要

This conference, “From Innovation To Impact -2020” (FITI-2020), is jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) and the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC), as the second in a series to be held annually. FITI 2020 is technically co-sponsored by IEEE and the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. SLIC is the financial sponsor of this event. Founded in 1944 and incorporated by Act of Parliament No 11of 1966, the SLAAS is the premier organization of scientists in Sri Lanka; SLAAS represents almost all disciplines of science and is focused on promoting and advancing science in the country. FITI 2019 was conceptualized last year in order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of SLAAS. SLIC is a Statutory Body which came into operation on August 01, 1987 by virtue of the powers vested in the Sri Lanka Inventors Incentives Act No 53 of 1979. SLIC is the leading catalyst in bringing out the innovative capability of the nation, and is the forerunner in the facilitation process in converting practical ideas into practical applications. FITI 2020 received nearly 100 submissions, and after the peer review process by over 150 local and international reviewers, 36 papers were accepted for presentation (acceptance rate ~40%). All accepted and presented papers of FITI 2020 will be submitted for publication to the IEEEXplore. The conference includes two technical session tracks on societal impacts of R&D innovations and social innovations. This year the conference is held in dual mode.