Bhubaneswar: Mathematical techniques driving machine learning innovations is the focus of a five-day Workshop on Mathematics in Machine Learning (WMML-2026) which began in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
The workshop is being held at the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), faculty of engineering and technology of SOA Deemed to be University.
Prof Snehasish Chakraverty of NIT Rourkela, who attended as the chief guest, delivered the keynote address offering deep insights into mathematical techniques driving machine learning innovations.
Around 70 students from within the state and outside who are participating in the event are also being provided hands-on practical sessions.
The workshop will contain a blend of lectures, lab sessions and interactive discussions with the objective of equipping the participants with a robust mathematical understanding tailored for machine learning applications.
SOA Vice-Chancellor Pradipta Kumar Nanda graced the inaugural session of the workshop which was also attended by Pradeep Kumar Sahoo, Dean of ITER, Manjula Das, SOA’s Controller of Examination and Sunita Chand, Organising Chair of WMML-2026.
Nanda Dulal Jana of NIT Durgapur and Pratibhamoy Das of IIT Patna are also scheduled to address the sessions over the next four days.
