Artificial Intelligence in Predictiong Structure and Function of Proteins
Key Highlights
- Introduction to Al, Machine Learning and Neural Networks.
- Proteins: Sequence, Structure, Function.
- Neural Networks in Structure Prediction (AlphaFold etc.). Hands-on work using AlphaFold.
Some basic background knowledge of bioinformatics tools would be an added advantage.
Target Audience
- Researchers & Academics in Life Sciences.
- Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Students.
- Data Scientists interested in Computational Biology.
- Professionals in Pharma & Healthcare.
Speakers
- Prof. Mahesan Niranjan, Professor, University of Southampton United Kingdom
- Dr. Ruvan Weerasinghe, Academic Dean, School of Computing, Informatics Institute of Technology
- Dr. Rupika Wijesinghe Senior Lecturer, University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
Date: 18th of November
Time: From 08.00 AM to 05.00 PM
Registration: Rs. 7500 (20% discount for first 20 participants)
From Zero to Hero – Training LLMs from Scratch to Building Agentic Applications
Two of Sri Lanka’s leading computing institutions, the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) and Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), have team up to bring you an exciting one-day, hands-on workshop on Large Language Models and Agentic Al.
Session 01: Demystify the Transformer: Build the GPT Core from Scratch
Session 02: Trajectory from LLMs to Agents: Leveraging LLMs for Tooling, Retrieval & Decision Making
- Construct a small-scale GPT-style model using Sinhala and Tamil text data.
- Develop end-to-end workflows for Al agents, from data retrieval to actionable insights.
- Master practical NLP concepts through hands-on coding and experimentation.
Target Audience: Researchers, developers, and enthusiasts eager to understand LLM internals.
Date: 21st of November
Time: From 08.00 AM to 05.00 PM
Registration: Rs. 7500 (The first 20 registered students will receive an exclusive 80%+ discount sponsored by IIT. You pay just LKR 1,000 instead of LKR 7,500! Fee Rs. 7,500)
Practical Quantum Computing with Qiskit
A Hands-on Introduction to Quantum Compting Applications
Quantum computing is emerging as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize indusiries from finance and healthcare logistics, energy, and beyond. Organizetions that understand quantum principles and experiment early will gain, a strategic advantage in
optimization, problem solving, and innovation.
This hands-on tutorial introduces participants to quantum programming using IBM’s Qiskit, providing practical experience in building and simulating quantum circuits. Through interactive exercises, participants will:
- Learn the fundamentals of quantum computation.
- Build and simulate quantum circuits.
- Explore quantum algorithms and understand how they can solve complex problems.
- Gain insight into how quantum computing can unlock new opportunities.
No prior quantum experience is required; only basic programming familiarity. By the end of the session, participants will have hands-on skills, conceptual clarity, and a foundation to explore quantum computing applications in their field.
Date: 21st of November
Time: From 09.00 AM to 04.00 PM
Registration: Rs. 7500
Design Thinking with AI Essentials
Discover how to blend creativity and technology in this hands-on workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Design Thinking and explore how to apply them when creating ethical, user-centered Al solutions.
Identify real-world problems suited for AI, collaborate in teams to ideate and prototype responsibly, and gain practical skills to design explainable, human-focused Al concepts.
Date: 18th of November
Time: From 09.00 AM
Registration: Rs. 7500 (Exclusive offer for the first 20 university undergraduate students. Regitration fee : LKR 3000/-)
