‘Aurora 2015’- Computer Science Conference to empower Public with IT

“Aurora 2015” a conference on Computer Science to empower the public with an Information Technology ( IT) based Education, will be held at the Unive r s i t y of Sri Jayawardenaepura on July 28 from 8.30 am onwards.

The conference will feature lectures on the benefits of learning IT, as well as an introduction to the new fields that Computer Science is used for.

Senior Lecturer- Computer Science Department at the University, D.D.A. Gamini told a news conference that the Society of Computer Science under the University, had organised the event to provide information on educational qualifications as Diplomas, Courses and how Computer Science relates to new job opportunities globally as well as in local situations.

He said that Head of Computational Mathematics at Moratuwa University, Dr Suba Fernando, Software Architect, Thejaka Usgoda Arachchi and Senior Software Engineer, Renien Joseph a will conduct the lectures.

“The lectures will be on Art i f i c i a l I n t e l l i gence, Augmented Reality, Pattern Recognitions. Game Theory and Logical Foundations, as well as other programmes which provide innovative and informative interactive guidance,” he said.

Chief Organiser, Douglas Dias said that schoolchildren could learn about the importance of having a Computer Degree as well as the endless possibilities of finding better employment opportunities.

“Our mission is to give interest and provide knowledge on the future of information technology sector in Sri Lanka and improve the facilities provided’, he said

Junior Treasurer Suminda Kularathne said that schoolchildren could enlighten themselves of the vastness of Computing education and work towards a specific target.

He said the conference is open to the public as well as to schoolchildren free of charge.