The Data Odyssey, spearheaded by the AI and Data Science Club (DatAInspire), made its debut in 2023 as an exciting exhibition, held in collaboration with the 16th International Research Conference at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). Riding on the success of that inaugural event, Data Odyssey 2024 elevated the stakes, evolving into a prestigious inter-university software innovation competition. This year’s event opened new doors for participants, offering a unique platform to explore cutting-edge technologies, exchange insights, and collaborate on solving real-world challenges creatively and innovation in the realms of AI and data science.