Workshops

Workshop 01: Introduction to LibreOffice and LibreOffice Technology. (Migrate to LibreOffice Workshop Day 1)

  • LibreOffice project’s history
  • Technical evolution of the development platform
  • LibreOffice’s six modules
  • Introduction to main features
  • Introduction to open source software and open standards
  • Free open-source licenses and business models
  • Open standards for software and open standards for documents

Participants will receive,

  • Certificate from UCSC ICTer2023
  • Certificate from LibreOffice (If participated in both workshops)

Resource persons:

Italo Vignoli (founding member of The Document Foundation and the LibreOffice project, Chairman Emeritus of Associazione LibreItalia, Ambassador of Software Heritage, member of Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE))

Lothar K. Becker (Co-chair of the certification committee LibreOffice, Board member of the Open Source Business Alliance, and lobbying for digital sovereignty in private sector and public affairs.)

Investment: Rs. 8500.00 (Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

Workshop 02: Embracing RISC-V: Building and Booting a Minimalistic Operating System

  • Introduction to RISC-V architecture, hands-on tutorial to build a simple OS kernel, bootloader, and hardware interfacing.

Participants will receive,

  • Certificate from UCSC ICTer2023

Conducted by: SysRes group of UCSC.

Investment: Rs. 8500.00 (Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

Workshop 03: Unlocking the Power of Chatbots: A Workshop for Building Cutting-Edge Conversational Interfaces

  • Generative AI with Large Language models
  • Navigating the World of NLP
  • Understanding Conversational AI Systems
  • Building Your Virtual Assistant

Participants will receive,

  • Certificate from UCSC ICTer2023

Conducted by: UCSC Language Technology Research Laboratory (LTRL).

Investment: Rs. 8500.00 (Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

Workshop 01: LibreOffice Migration Protocol  (Migrate to LibreOffice Workshop Day 2)

  • Interoperability with proprietary document formats
  • Conversion of document templates and macros
  • Compatibility of VBA macros
  • Integration with third-party applications
  • Fixing bugs and regressions.

Participants will receive,

  • Certificate from UCSC ICTer2023
  • Certificate from LibreOffice (If participated in both workshops)

Resource person: Italo Vignoli (founding member of The Document Foundation and the LibreOffice project, Chairman Emeritus of Associazione LibreItalia, Ambassador of Software Heritage, member of Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE))

Investment: Rs. 8500.00 (Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

Workshop 02: Forensic Insights from Electromagnetic Radiation

  • Foundation of Electromagnetic side-channel analysis (EM-SCA) for digital forensics.
  • Software-Defined Radio Equipment.
  • Capture, process, and analyze electromagnetic radiation from a diverse set of devices-under-test (DUT)

Participants will receive,

  • Certificate from UCSC ICTer2023

Conducted by: Dr. Asanka Sayakkara.

Investment: Rs. 8500.00 (Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

Workshop 03: From Bytes to Briefs: A Comprehensive Digital Forensics Tutorial for Legal Professionals

  • Digital Evidence Acquisition
  • Digital Evidence Preservation
  • Forensics Investigation
  • Reporting
  • These topics will be covered by using relevant case studies and demonstrations.

Participants will receive,

  • Certificate from UCSC ICTer2023

Conducted by:  Prof. Kasun De Zoysa, Professor in Computer Science, University of Colombo School of Computing

Investment: Rs. 8500.00 (Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

Young Outstanding Researcher


Young outstanding researchers are the future of the scientific community, and we want to recognize and celebrate their achievements. This competition is designed to identify the most outstanding young researchers and provide them with the recognition they deserve.

We'll be looking for researchers who have already demonstrated exceptional talent and promise in their field. Whether it's through groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, or a commitment to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, we want to see evidence that you're already making an impact in your field.

We're particularly interested in researchers who are working on cutting-edge topics or exploring new areas of inquiry. We're looking for individuals who are pushing the boundaries of what is currently known, and who have the potential to make significant contributions to their field in the years to come.

We'll also be evaluating the quality and impact of your research work. We'll be looking for evidence of rigorous methodology, innovative thinking, and the potential for real-world application. We'll be assessing the quality of your publications, the impact of your work, and your potential for continued success in the field.

But we're not just looking for exceptional researchers - we're also looking for individuals who have the potential to become leaders in their field. We'll be evaluating your leadership potential, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with others.

Overall, the Young Outstanding Researcher competition is an opportunity for you to showcase your exceptional talent, dedication, and promise as a young researcher. We encourage you to apply and show us why you're the most outstanding young researcher in your field.

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Most Contributing Researcher


The Most Contributing Researcher competition recognizes researchers who have made significant contributions to their field over the course of their careers. We're looking for individuals who have dedicated themselves to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and whose work has had a meaningful impact on their field and beyond.

But we're not just looking for exceptional researchers - we're also looking for individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their community and society as a whole.

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Most Popular Researcher


This exciting competition is designed to help talented students like you showcase your research skills and connect with top professionals in academia and industry. Our focus is on selecting the most popular researcher from among the participating students, and we'll be evaluating a variety of factors to determine the winner.

One of the key factors we'll be looking at is your connection with academia and industry. We believe that strong connections and collaborative potential are essential for success in research.

We'll also be considering your communication skills, leadership abilities, and overall potential to become successful researchers. Effective communication and collaboration are critical in research, and we'll be looking for evidence that you have these skills and the potential to develop them further.

Overall, the Research Talent Event provides an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your research talents, connect with top professionals in academia and industry, and potentially win the title of most popular researcher. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got.

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