Octwave 2.0 The Wave Is Rising. Are You Ready?
Take part in expert-led workshops, work on real datasets, and compete with the best minds to create practical solutions.
OctWave 2.0 is your chance to learn new skills, showcase your talent, and make a real impact.
Event Structure
A comprehensive journey from learning to competing
Virtual Sessions & Training
AI/ML Introduction
Learn the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Kaggle Platform Training
Master the Kaggle platform and competition techniques
Real-World Applications
Apply AI/ML to solve practical industry problems
Competition Preparation
Get ready for the competitive challenges ahead
Competition
Team Registration (Aug 26-31)
Register your team with all required details to officially enter the competition. Open to undergraduate students from all Sri Lankan universities.
Competition Rounds
Multi-stage competition featuring online challenges and a final physical round at the University of Moratuwa with top teams.
Awards & Recognition
Winners receive cash prizes, certificates, and industry recognition. Network with tech leaders and showcase your AI/ML solutions.
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Prizes & Recognition
LKR 50,000
First Place
First Runner Up
🥈LKR 30,000
Second Place
Second Runners Up
🥉LKR 20,000
Third Place
Finalists
Physical Certificates
All teams reaching the final round receive printed certificates
All Participants
Digital Certificates
Every registered participant gets a digital certificate of participation
General Rules for the Kaggle Competition (Round 1)
Guidelines and regulations for fair competition
Eligibility
- Only officially registered participants are allowed to compete.
- All team members must belong to the same university.
Team Formation
- Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members.
- Each team must have a Team Leader who will create the team on Kaggle.
- Team members should join through the invitation link from the leader.
- Team names must follow the format: (example: T05_DataWizards).
Submissions
- Each team can make a maximum of 8 submissions per day.
- Teams must select up to 2 final submissions for evaluation.
- If fewer than 2 are selected, Kaggle will auto-select the best public score.
- Final ranking will be based on the Private Leaderboard score.
Data Usage
- Competition data may be used only for this competition.
- Sharing, publishing, duplicating, or redistributing the data outside the team is prohibited.
- Teams must ensure no unauthorized access to the competition data.
Code & Solution Sharing
- Sharing code, solutions, or data between teams or publicly is strictly prohibited.
- All work must be original to the team.
Evaluation & Advancement
- Rankings will be based on the Private Leaderboard score.
- The Top 10 teams will qualify for the next round.
Evaluation Criteria
- Technical innovation and creativity (30%)
- Solution accuracy and performance (25%)
- Code quality and documentation (20%)
- Presentation and communication (15%)
- Real-world applicability and impact (10%)
Contact Us
Get in touch with the OctWave 2.0 organising team
Ready to ride the Octwave 2.0?
Register your team and start building innovative AI/ML solutions that solve real industry problems.