IEEE SL Section has been established to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity and advancement of technical professionalism. IEEE Sri Lanka section was endorsed 12 years ago on 14th November 2003 under IEEE Region 10. Expanding membership ever since, the Section has now grown the number of members to over 2000 with an equal distribution of students and young professionals.

The increasing number of passionate set of volunteers helps the Section strive towards greater heights year by year. The vibrant community of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section comprises of University academic staff members, industry professionals and university students across the country. IEEE Sri Lanka Section is chaired by Prof. Chandimal Jayawardena for the year 2019 and the Secretary is Dr. (Mrs.) Jeevani Jayasinghe.

Youth Membership of the organization is divided into two streams as Students Branches and Young Professionals (YP). The other major affinity group in the section represents women; Women in Engineering (WIE).