

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AI can make you either an idiot or a genius - it’s your choice
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the EdExpert Symposium 2026 for an eye-opening panel: "AI Can Make You Either an Idiot or a Genius—It’s Your Choice." Dive into the transformative power of AI and explore how it can either amplify human potential or pose new challenges. Perfect for the curious minds of tomorrow, this panel will delve into the future of technology and its impact on our world. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage, learn, and question the limits of AI!

By -Mr. Seninda Bandara
President of Accredited Advertising Agencies Association Sri Lanka.

Founder and Managing Director of Boutique Agency Network (Private) Limited, where he has played a pivotal role in introducing data-driven advertising practices to Sri Lanka.

Data-driven advertising professional with over 18 years of experience in integrated communications.

with Mr. Rohan Jayaweera

Currently Principal, Analytics Delivery at OCTAVE, the data and advanced analytics Centre of Excellence at John Keells Holdings PLC.

Previously, served as Google’s lead for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Is reading a DBA on Advanced Analytics in Enterprise, and hold a B.Sc. Eng. , MBA (Australia), and a PG Dip in Marketing

and with-Mr. Nuwan Senaratna

Computer scientist with deep experience in artificial intelligence, large scale systems, and data driven product engineering.

Spent more than eight years at Facebook, where he founded and led Ads engineering teams in Menlo Park and London

Now works between Sri Lanka and the Bay Area as a founder, consultant, and investor

The panel will be moderated by-Mr. Dehan Vithana

Is is the Lead Data Evangelist at MAS Intimates, driving data driven decision making across the organization. With a strong focus on both technical and people aspects, Dehan empowers businesses to build robust data cultures

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colombo/ai-can-make-you-either-an-idiot-or-a-genius-it’s-your-choice/200029507817952
- **Event Categories**: artificial-intelligence
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029507817952?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=colombo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Colombo
- **state**: CE
- **country**: Sri Lanka
- **location**: BMICH - Colombo
- **lat**: 6.9014905173333
- **long**: 79.872293750667
- **full address**: BMICH - Colombo, Icasl Toastmasters Club, Malalasekera Mawatha, 07 Colombo, Sri Lanka, Colombo

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: EDEX (https://allevents.in/org/edex/26563650)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** BMICH - Colombo, Icasl Toastmasters Club, Malalasekera Mawatha, 07 Colombo, Sri Lanka, Colombo
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** EDEX
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** artificial-intelligence
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about AI can make you either an idiot or a genius - it’s your choice ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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