Pre-Conference Events
Seminars, workshops & training in the lead-up to NEW2AN 2026.
An authenticated public record of the pre-conference programme CRIS is running with its academic and industry partners. Each event page carries the original flyer, speakers, objectives and organiser details for future reference.
Building Reliable Agentic AI Solutions for Enterprise: Tools, Methodologies and Governance
25 September 2026 · Online via Zoom
This invited talk explores how enterprises can build reliable agentic AI solutions by bringing together practical tools, robust methodologies, and responsible governance, turning innovative ideas into real-world impact.
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AI-Based Communications Towards 6G
11 September 2026 · SLIIT, Malabe, Sri Lanka
This pre-conference workshop explores how artificial intelligence can enhance the design, optimization, and operation of communication networks toward 6G. Led by Prof. Tiago Koketsu Rodrigues of Tohoku University, Japan, the session examines emerging AI-enabled 6G technologies, applications, and research challenges, and highlights opportunities for intelligent, adaptive, and efficient wireless systems.
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Seeing Through AI: Deep Learning for Computer Vision
21 July 2026 · G906, New Building, SLIIT
Computer vision enables machines to interpret and analyze visual information from images and videos. Powered by deep learning, it has transformed applications such as healthcare, autonomous driving, security, object detection, image segmentation, and 3D scene understanding. This workshop introduces the fundamentals of neural networks and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), explores modern computer vision techniques including generative models and 3D reconstruction, and covers practical topics such as transfer learning, data augmentation, and the challenges of AI-based vision systems.
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