Speaker
Dr. Charith Silva
Session Topic
Building AI-Ready Data Pipelines
AI & DATA SCIENCE CLUB · KDU
DATAODYSSEY2026
Inter-University Competition & Exhibition
Humanity × AI
The New Age of Innovation
July – August 2026
Sri Lanka
Event Overview
One Vision Greater Impact.
Uniting academic discourse and practical innovation on a single platform.
Data Day 2026
August 18, 2026
Connect, learn, and explore the future of AI and data science with industry experts.
Expert Sessions
Group Discussions
Backend Development Session
Networking Opportunities
Data Odyssey 2026
August 21, 2026
Compete, innovate, and solve real-world challenges through data science and AI.
Top 12 Finalists
Interactive Exhibits
Live Judging
Award Ceremony
Core Objectives
Human–AI Collaboration
Explore how artificial intelligence enhances human creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Innovative Data Solutions
Develop impactful AI and data-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across industries.
Societal Impact.
Develop responsible AI solutions that prioritize fairness and human values.
Data Odyssey 2026
DATA DAY 2026
Humanity × AI: The New Age of Innovation
18 AUGUST 2026 · FGS AUDITORIUM · KDU
Data Day 2026 is the inaugural seminar of Data Odyssey 2026 by the AI and Data Science Club of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, bringing participants together to explore Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning through knowledge sharing, innovation, and real-world problem solving.
Inaugural Seminar
Data Day 2026 brings human intelligence and artificial intelligence together for a new age of innovation.
Expert Talks
AI & Data Science Insights
Data-Driven Innovation
Networking
Interactive Discussions
Industry Perspectives
Meet the Speakers
Speaker
Professor Dakshina Silva
Session Topic
Environmental Economics, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice
Prize Pool
COMPETE FOR GLORY
Total Prize PoolLKR 50,000
1ST PLACECHAMPION
LKR 25,000
2ND PLACE
LKR 15,000
3RD PLACE
LKR 10,000
2ND PLACE
LKR 15,000
Prize Money
1ST PLACE
CHAMPIONLKR 25,000
Prize Money
3RD PLACE
LKR 10,000
Prize Money
Eligibility Criteria
WHO CAN COMPETE?
Open to all Sri Lankan university students with a passion for data science and AI.
Team Composition
Teams of 1–4 members
One designated team leader
Cross-university teams permitted
Academic Eligibility
Open to Sri Lankan university students
Undergraduate students only
All academic disciplines welcome
Valid student enrollment required
Team leader responsible for submissions
Project Requirements
AI or Data Science related
Original work developed by the team
Address a real-world problem
Important Note
Projects should represent original work developed by the participating team. Teams are expected to adhere to ethical and academic standards throughout the competition.
Competition Guidelines
Full rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines.
Download Guidelines PDFAI Demo
Watch our demo video to see Data Odyssey 2026 in action.
Competition Timeline
KEY MILESTONES
Every great journey has a roadmap. Here’s yours.
JUNE— AUGUST, 2026
June 25COMPLETED
Registration & Proposal Opens
Team registration and proposal submission officially open for Data Odyssey 2026.
July 19COMPLETED
Registration & Proposal Deadline
Final deadline for registrations and proposal submissions.
July 24COMPLETED
Shortlisted Teams Announced
Shortlisted teams are announced and invited to proceed to the next stage.
July 25COMPLETED
Demo Submission Opens
Shortlisted teams can begin submitting their demos for evaluation.
Aug 5COMPLETED
Demo Submission Deadline
Submit your demo before the deadline and secure your spot for the next stage.
Aug 8COMPLETED
Finalists Announced
Finalist teams are announced and invited to present at the Grand Finale.
August 18OPEN
Data Day 2026
A seminar day with expert sessions, panel discussions, and networking — the final lead-up before the Grand Finale.
August 21
Data Odyssey Grand Finale
Finalist teams present their solutions before the judging panel and celebrate the conclusion of Data Odyssey 2026.
Past Events
DATA ODYSSEY 2025
Relive the highlights from our inaugural event — where the next generation of Sri Lanka’s data science innovators competed, collaborated, and conquered.
KDU · 2025Champions: CartConnect
Champion
Certificate Presentation
1st Runner Up
Certificate Presentation
1st Runner Up
Certificate Presentation
Champion
Certificate Presentation