Data Storm 7.0

Data Storm 7.0, Sri Lanka's Premier Advanced Analytics Competition is powered by OCTAVE, the John Keells Group Data and Advanced Analytics Center of Excellence, the official sponsor of Data Storm 7.0.

Data Storm is a prominent platform which provides an opportunity to solve real world problems using the latest technologies, and creates the platform for university students to present their skills in providing strategic and innovative solutions while obtaining a massive learning experience.

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Why you should participate?

Think

Understand and get familiar with the scenario.

Code

Use your coding skills in a creative manner.

Analyze

Choose the best possible solution you can derive.

Pitch

Convince how practical and innovative your solution is.

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Timeline

Registrations

Apr 15 – May 13, 2026

Introduction Webinars

Apr 20 – May 8, 2026

MasterClass 1.0

May 9, 2026

Storming Round

May 16, 2026

Prototype Phase Deadline

May 30, 2026

MasterClass 2.0

June 2, 2026

Mentoring Sessions

June 4 – June 8, 2026

Finale

June 13, 2026

Past Introductory Webinar Series

Series

Introductory Webinar 2.0

DataStorm 2.0 introductory sessions covering core analytics concepts.
Series

Introductory Webinar 3.0

DataStorm 3.0 introductory sessions on data science and machine learning.
Series

Introductory Webinar 4.0

DataStorm 4.0 introductory sessions with industry expert speakers.
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Introductory Webinar 5.0

DataStorm 5.0 introductory sessions on advanced analytics techniques.

Guidelines

Please read and have a clear understanding of all the rules and regulations before registering.

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Competition Guidelines

Rules, regulations and scoring criteria for DataStorm 7.0

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Preparation Guide

Tips, tools and resources to help you prepare for the competition

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Prizes

2nd
Runner Up
Runner Up
LKR 60,000
1st
Winner
Winner
LKR 90,000
3rd
2nd Runner Up
2nd Runner Up
LKR 30,000
Total Prize Pool  —  LKR 180,000

Our Team

PARTNER

OCTAVE The John Keells Group Data and Advanced Analytics Centre of Excellence

CO-HOST

Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa

CO-HOST

Rotaract Club of Faculty of Science, University of Colombo