Grids, Data Centres & Markets: Positioning Yourself as a Power System Engineer in a Changing World

Organized by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Student Branch Chapter of the University of Peradeniya in celebration of IEEE Day, this insightful seminar explored the rapid evolution of the power and energy sector .

Guest speaker Dr. Akbo Rupasinghe discussed how emerging drivers such as AI data centres, renewable energy integration, and Sri Lanka's transition to a competitive electricity market are creating new technical challenges and engineering roles . The session provided actionable insights for young power system engineers on emerging industry trends, career opportunities, and how to prepare to thrive in both local and global energy landscapes .