The debate revolved around the compelling topic, "Promoting Non-Motorized Transport Is/Isn’t a Practical Solution to Urban Mobility Challenges in Colombo." The  event highlighted the exceptional talents of students from the Transportation Engineering module, with finalists selected through rigorous preliminary rounds. The Highway Engineering Society, affiliated with the Civil Engineering Department, continues to champion academic excellence and professional development, empowering future engineers to innovate and address critical challenges in highway and transportation engineering.