Event Highlights: SDSA 2026: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration in Data Science and Analytics
The Symposium on Data Science and Analytics (SDSA) 2026 was successfully held at The Education University of Hong Kong, showcasing a vibrant programme of keynote addresses, invited parallel sessions, and a specialized workshop. The event brought together experts who shared the latest research findings in statistics, machine learning, time series, reliability, educational analytics, generative AI, and intelligent agents. Organized by the Research Cluster on Data Science and Analytics under MIT, the SDSA 2026 underscored a dedicated commitment to advancing data-driven research and practice.
In his welcoming message, FLASS Dean Professor Ferrante Neri extended a warm welcome, noting, “SDSA 2026 is more than a programme of presentations, it is a vital platform for researchers to connect and explore the cutting edge of data science and analytics.”
Professor Philip Yu, General Chair of SDSA 2026, highlighted the Symposium’s strategic importance: “This event, organized by our Research Cluster on Data Science and Analytics, responds to the growing demand for data-informed decision-making across all sectors of industry and academia.”
During the the closing ceremony, Dr. Alpha Ling, Co-Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee, reflected on the symposium’s achievements: “SDSA has successfully provided a forum for sharing pioneering research and building meaningful collaboration.”
The success of SDSA 2026 was a testament to the strong collective effort of its speakers, organizers, and participants, significantly strengthening interdisciplinary research connections and setting a foundation for future innovation.
FLASS Dean, Professor Ferrante Neri delivered an online welcoming message.
Professor Philip Yu, General Chair of SDSA 2026, delivered welcoming remarks.
Professor Yang Haiqin from Shenzhen Technology University delivered a half-day workshop on knowledge agents.
Professor Xia Yingcun from the National University of Singapore delivered a keynote speech on oblique decision trees and deep neural network theory.
Professor Zhou Dingxuan from the University of Sydney delivered a keynote speech on mathematical theory of structured deep neural networks.
Professor Jing Bing-yi from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen delivered a keynote speech on AGI through embodiment and agentic intelligence.
Group photo of SDSA 2026 participants
Dr. Alpha Ling, Co-Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee, concluded the SDSA2026 in the closing ceremony.
