Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), Sri Lanka’s most innovative digital transformation enabler, announces the launch of its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics event, the ADL AI Summit.

Scheduled to take place from September 18 to 25, this virtual, three-part event is geared towards those looking to grasp the fundamentals of AI, learn how to apply AI real-world business problems and hear directly from industry leaders in the field of AI. The AI Summit will consist of the AI Workshop, AI Hackathon and AI Forum.

Taking place on September 18, the AI Workshop is a virtual, hands-on targeted at AI and analytics enthusiasts to harness the power of AI and gain access to the data and tools needed to make their business goals a reality. This event will be followed by the AI Hackathon, a virtual, 24-hour event taking place from September 23, where teams of two to five data scientists, AI engineers and others, will compete for over US $ 9000 in prizes by building end-to-end AI solutions that solve real-world business problems. 

Finally, the AI Forum will take place on September 25 and give all participants the chance to hear from the innovators and pioneers in the world of AI, machine learning (ML) and data analytics. 

“AI will be a cornerstone of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and those who know how to harness this power will be the ones to reap the most benefit,” said ADL CEO Thushera Kawdawatta.

“My team has designed a groundbreaking summit to bring together some of Asia’s most innovative pioneers in the field of AI to share their expertise and train the next generation of AI professionals. I want to extend my thanks to all our esteemed sponsors who partnered with us to make our first-ever ADL AI Summit a success.”

“There is no industry that AI cannot augment and transform,” said ADL Vice President Engineering and Emerging Technology Namal Jayathilake.

“The three-part event, curated by the AI and analytics team at ADL, is uniquely designed to transform the skills and knowledge of any data-driven, AI and ML professionals hungry for knowledge. I would like to commend my team for pulling together such an informative and educational event and I look forward to sharing my knowledge with all 
who participate.”

“As the Head of the Analytics and AI Practice at ADL, it is my great pleasure to host the first-ever ADL AI Summit 2021, accelerating digital transformation through AI, machine learning and big data analytics with industry experts and global giants in Southeast Asia,” said ADL Senior Principal Architect Data Science and Engineering Shanika Amarasoma. 

“This event will enable data science and engineering experts to learn and explore the latest AI and digital technologies, including the latest cloud platforms by bringing together industry experts to discuss the newest trends in AI and coud era. I look forward to everyone’s engagement to get the best out of the event to groom future technology leaders today.”