{"id":562,"date":"2025-05-21T14:16:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iciit.iit.ac.lk\/conclave\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T10:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T05:29:35","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iciit.iit.ac.lk\/symposium\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"iciit-about-stats-section\">\n\n  <!-- Floating Orbits -->\n  <div class=\"stats-orbit orbit-1\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"stats-orbit orbit-2\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"stats-orbit orbit-3\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"iciit-stats-container\">\n\n    <!-- Header -->\n    <div class=\"about-page-header\">\n      <span>About Symposium<\/span>\n      <h1>Welcome<\/h1>\n      <p>Discover our Mission and Vision<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Stats Cards -->\n    <div class=\"iciit-stats-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"iciit-stat-box\">\n        <div class=\"card-glow\"><\/div>\n        <span>Years of Experience<\/span>\n        <h3>5+<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"iciit-stat-box\">\n        <div class=\"card-glow\"><\/div>\n        <span>Participants<\/span>\n        <h3>300+<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"iciit-stat-box\">\n        <div class=\"card-glow\"><\/div>\n        <span>Selected Research Projects<\/span>\n        <h3>1000+<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"iciit-stat-box\">\n        <div class=\"card-glow\"><\/div>\n        <span>Research Areas<\/span>\n        <h3>10+<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n\/* ===== SECTION ===== *\/\n.iciit-about-stats-section {\n  position: relative;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 140px 20px 100px;\n  background:\n    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255,122,24,0.10), transparent 30%),\n    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 75%, rgba(255,179,71,0.14), transparent 35%),\n    linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf5, #fffdf9);\n  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\n}\n\n\/* 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      The iCIIT Symposium is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant research culture where student innovations are celebrated. By providing a venue for presenting high-impact projects, the event engages diverse audiences, not only to validate students\u2019 hard work but also to foster potential career opportunities and networking within the research community.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"orange-highlight\">\n          IIT leads the way in promoting student research and interdisciplinary collaboration.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          This initiative reflects IIT\u2019s ongoing commitment to cultivating a research-driven educational environment. By opening the symposium to the public, IIT fosters a collaborative ecosystem where students can engage with experts, explore potential career and research opportunities, and receive validation for their hard work.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Through this symposium, IIT aspires to build a culture of research excellence, encourage interdisciplinary innovation, and promote the visibility of student research within both local and international communities.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"about-visual\">\n        <div class=\"image-card image-main\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1523580846011-d3a5bc25702b?auto=format&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=900&#038;q=80\" alt=\"Students presenting research\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"image-card image-small\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?auto=format&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=700&#038;q=80\" alt=\"Academic discussion\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"floating-badge\">\n          <strong>1000+<\/strong>\n          <span>Selected Research Projects<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n.iciit-about-orange {\n  position: relative;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  background:\n    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.14), transparent 30%),\n    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(255, 179, 71, 0.18), transparent 35%),\n    linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf4, #ffffff);\n  padding: 95px 20px;\n  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\n  color: #111;\n}\n\n.iciit-about-container {\n  max-width: 1180px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 2;\n}\n\n.about-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;\n  gap: 70px;\n  align-items: center;\n}\n\n.section-tag {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 8px 16px;\n  border-radius: 50px;\n  background: rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.12);\n  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<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"journey-badge\">\n          <strong>Annual<\/strong>\n          <span>Student Research Symposium<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"journey-content\">\n        <span class=\"journey-tag\">Our Journey<\/span>\n\n        <h2>A Legacy of Research and Innovation<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n          Facilitated by the Research Committee of the Informatics Institute of Technology, the IIT Student Research Symposium has evolved into a prestigious annual event since its inception. It was designed to promote research-driven education that highlights student contributions to academia and industry.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Each year, it witnesses growing participation, showcasing the incredible talent of students while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation among aspiring researchers.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"journey-points\">\n          <div>\n            <span>01<\/span>\n            <p>Research-driven education<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <span>02<\/span>\n            <p>Student innovation showcase<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <span>03<\/span>\n            <p>Academia and industry collaboration<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n.iciit-journey-section {\n  position: relative;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 95px 20px;\n  background:\n    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 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