Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka graced the occasion as the chief guest.

After the ceremonial inauguration of the event the Keynote Address was delivered by Dr. Srikantha Herath, Academic Director, United Nation University.

During the ceremony, Secretary Hettiarachchi was awarded with an Honorary Life Membership by the IESL.

Honorary Life Memberships are awarded to fellows and members who are above 60 years of age and who have completed 40 years of continuous membership as at January 1, 2015.

President of the IESL 2014-2015 Eng. (Dr.) SB Wijekoon, President IESL 2015-2016 Eng. Wimalasena Gamage, distinguished guests, foreign participants and large number of local engineers were present at the occasion.