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Venue Change Notice

Please note that the venue for the special session on
Careers in Analytics: How Statistics and Actuarial Skills Translate Globally has been changed.

The session will be conducted by Professor Steve Stern, a Professor of Data Science at Bond University and the custodian of the Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) Method.

📅 Date: 11th March 2026
🕑 Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
📍 New Venue: 5th Floor Auditorium, Students Service Centre (SSC), Faculty of Science, University of Colombo.

Members of the academic community are warmly invited to attend.
Registration deadline : 9th March 2026.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/BEfMqkY2kTjyLhXq6

The Center for Data Science, University of Colombo, in Collaboration with Bond University, Australia and Sirus Migration Education, proudly presents a special session under the topic
Careers in Analytics: How Statistics and Actuarial Skills Translate Globally.

This session will be conducted by Professor Steve Stern, a Professor of Data Science at Bond University and the custodian of the Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) Method.

📅 Date: 11th March 2026
🕑 Time: 2.00pm -4.00 pm
📍Venue: Statistics Conference Hall, 5th Floor, Department of Statistics, University of Colombo.

We warmly welcome all those interested to join us!

Open for all !

Register for free by 9th March 2026
https://forms.gle/BEfMqkY2kTjyLhXq6

Ready to dive deep into the intriguing world of Modern AI and Chatbots? 👨‍💻

Introducing our guest speaker for the event, Mr.Azmie Sally , Founder and CEO of CloudNavision Private Limited.With over 25 years of experience, Mr Sally has previously worked as a solution area specialist at Microsoft and also served as the Head of Advisory at John Keels IT and is an expert in AI and Multi Cloud Strategy

Join with us for this special session on Agentic AI ; where we hope to gain a deeper understanding into its intricacies.

📆Date: 13th February
🕘Time: 10.00 am onwards
📍Venue: Department of Statistics

All 3rd year and 4th year undergraduates of the Department of Statistics are warmly welcome!

Happy New Year from Stat Circle, University of Colombo! ✨

As we welcome 2026, let’s celebrate new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Wishing you a year filled with inspiration, success, and moments that truly matter.

Merry Christmas from STAT Circle, University of Colombo! 🎄✨

This season is all about pausing, celebrating, and soaking in the little moments that make life special. May this season be filled with joy, laughter, and moments that make every day feel special.

Wishing you joy, peace, and a bright year ahead!

One step away from victory.✨
After weeks of hard work and creativity, the moment is finally here.

The Mini Hackathon 2025 Final Round is happening tomorrow!

Wishing all teams the strength, focus, and innovation they need to give their absolute best.

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Analytics Bootcamp of the Mini Hackathon 2025!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible guest speakers:
🔹 Mr. Charaka Abeywickrama – Consultant Machine Learning Engineer at OCTAVE
🔹 Mr. Aadil Illyas – Lead Analytics Delivery at OCTAVE
for making this session truly inspiring and impactful.

Your knowledge, guidance, and passion for data empowered our participants to step confidently into the world of AI and analytics.

✨ Wishing all teams the very best as you move into the upcoming rounds of the Mini Hackathon 2025.

We are thrilled to announce the guest speakers for the Analytics Bootcamp of the Mini Hackathon 2025, held on par with the ICDS 2025!! 💫

We are honoured to have Mr. Charaka Abeywickrama- Consultant Machine Learning Engineer at Octave, with expertise in building AI and data driven solutions to conduct the first session!

We are also honoured to have Mr. Aadil Illyas- Lead Analytics Delivery at Octave, who is an expert in many fields, helping organizations transform information into clear actionable insights, join us for the second session!

Join us and delve deep into the world of AI!

🕐 7.00pm to 8.30pm
🌐 Via Zoom

The wait is over!
We’re thrilled to announce the Top 15 Teams advancing to the next round of Mini Hackathon 2025! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all the brilliant teams who made it. Your creativity, hard work, and passion truly stood out. 💡🌟

This is proudly organized by Stat Circle in collaboration with Octave and ICDS 2025, bringing together innovation, talent, and teamwork at its best. 🤝✨

Get ready to take your ideas to the next level and battle it out for the ultimate glory!

Let’s innovate, inspire, and create together! 💙

We are excited to announce the Speaker for the Introductory Webinar of Mini Hackathon 2025, held as a part of the International Conference in Data Science 2025!

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Ruwan Sri Wickramarathna, Manager Data Science at OCTAVE, the Data and Advanced Analytics Division of John Keells Group.

With his extensive expertise in data science and real-world analytics applications, Mr. Wickramarathna will be guiding participants through what to expect at this year’s Mini Hackathon and how to make the most of the competition.

Don’t miss this insightful session as we kick off the journey toward Mini Hackathon 2025!