ABOUT
The Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Summit (ADScAI Summit 2025) marks a significant milestone in the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Moratuwa. The summit unites researchers, industry leaders, and tech visionaries to explore the frontiers of data science and artificial intelligence. Through the ADScAI Symposium, immersive workshops, and expert-led panel discussions, the ADScAI Summit 2025 fosters collaboration, innovation, and real-world impact, shaping the future of AI and data science-driven technologies.
Events
Workshops
Workshops
Industry-led workshops at the ADScAI Summit 2025 will offer hands-on learning experiences, equipping participants with practical skills and insights into emerging AI and data science technologies. These sessions aim to foster collaboration between academia and industry, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications.
Stay tuned for interactive workshops designed to enhance your skills and industry connections.
Hands-on with Language Models and AI Agents
Small Language Models, Fine-Tuning, Alignment & Explainability
This workshop covers key techniques for optimizing Small Language Models (SLMs), including Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), Direct Preference Optimization (DPO), and AI agent development along with explainability of Language Models.
Participants will learn to run SLMs locally, fine-tune models for specific tasks, align them with user preferences, and build AI agents using SLMs. The session includes hands-on exercises using Python, Hugging Face Transformers, and Langchain to provide practical implementation experience. The session will also include an introduction to explainability of Language Models followed by real-world implementation case studies by IronOne of Small Language Models and AI Agents.
Modular Agent Design: Breaking Monoliths into Microservices
This workshop demonstrates how to transform monolithic AI agents into modular, microservice-style architectures. Participants will apply these concepts in a hands-on exercise, converting a single-prompt agent into a modular system to experience how this architectural approach enhances performance and enables iterative development.
ADScAI Symposium
ADScAI Symposium
The first-ever symposium bringing together pioneers in data science and AI organized by the CSE to showcase cutting-edge research and industry advancements. ADScAI Symposium 2025 invites authors from academia and industry to submit extended abstracts of their innovative research and cutting-edge commercial projects across diverse areas of applied data science and artificial intelligence.
PANEL DISCUSSION
PANEL DISCUSSION
Topic: AI in the Workforce: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
The panel discussions will feature renowned experts from academia and industry, engaging in thought-provoking conversations on the future of data science, AI ethics, and emerging trends. These discussions will provide invaluable insights, guiding professionals and researchers toward new frontiers in technology.
Stay tuned for insightful discussions that inspire innovation and shape the future of Data Science and AI.
OUR PANEL
Dr. Malith Jayasinghe
Vice President of Research and AI.
WSO2
Mr. Yohan Welikala
Senior Vice President Research.
CodeGen International
Ms. Erani Srikantha
Director Software Engineering | AI Engineering.
IFS R&D International
Dr. Sumani Rajadurai
Principal Machine Learning Engineer, OCTAVE.
Assistant Vice President, John Keells Holdings PLC
Octave
Program Agenda
Date: Tuesday, 8th of April 2025
Location: University of Moratuwa
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration (Author & Workshop) | Sysco Labs, CSE Department |
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Industry-led Hands-on Workshops | CSE Department |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | ADScAI Symposium Poster Session I | CODL CSE Labs - Multi-Purpose Building |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ADScAI Symposium Poster Session II | CODL CSE Labs - Multi-Purpose Building |
| 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM | ADScAI Summit Panel Discussion
| Multi-Purpose Building Auditorium |
| 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM | Award Ceremony | Multi-Purpose Building Auditorium |
| 5:45 PM – | Evening Tea & Refreshments |
