Two technology institutes namely the Institute of Technology (IOT) and the Institute of Technology for Textile, Garment and Fashion Design (IOTex) were officially inaugurated on October 15, 2010 at the technology campus of Bahir Dar University. The official inauguration was preceded by marvelous instrumental music played by the Regional Police Marching Band. Then, Dr, Yeshimebrat Mersha, President of Bahir Dar University, officially opened the inauguration ceremony with an opening and welcoming speech.