Computer Society of Sri Lanka

The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) is a professional body and learned society that represents those working in information technology (IT) and computer science in Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1976 and incorporated in 1986 under the Companies Act, No. 17 of 1982.

Computer Society of Sri Lanka
Founded1976
FounderDR. R. B. Ekanayake
TypeProfessional Organisation
FocusInformation and Communications Technology
Location
  • OPA Professional Center, Colombo
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Area served
Sri Lanka
MethodConferences and Publications
Key people
Damith Hettihewa, President[1]
Websitewww.cssl.lk

Governance

The CSSL is governed by an executive council that consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Student Counselor, Publication Secretary and several committee members. The executive council is elected at the annual general meeting of the society.[2]

Grades of membership

CSSL has different grades of membership:[3]

  • Honorary Fellow Members
  • Members (MCS)
  • Associate Members
  • Student Members
  • Affiliate Members

Projects organised by the CSSL

The CSSL organises regular events for the benefit of the ICT community of Sri Lanka, and key among them are the following projects;[3]

  • National IT Conference (NITC)
  • National Schools' Software Competition (NSSC)
  • IT MasterMind National Schools' Quiz Competition
  • IT Blast / Membership Night, a Dinner Dance for the ICT Fraternity
  • CSSL Awards - An Annual Award Ceremony where key individuals and contributors are awarded and recognised.

Affiliations

References
  1. CSSL Executive Council
  2. "CSSL elects new executive council". Sunday Times. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  3. "MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS". cssl.lk. Computer Society of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
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