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A collaborative workshop titled “Cloud-Edge Continuum: Interoperability and Trade-offs” was successfully conducted on 22nd May 2024, jointly organized by the IEEE Computer Science Sri Lanka Section and the Computer Science Section (E3) of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). The event was held online via Zoom and attracted about 35 enthusiastic undergraduates, postgraduates, research students, lecturers, and professionals in research and development across the country. The workshop aimed to introduce students to the emerging paradigm of cloud-edge continuum computing, which distributes computational workloads between centralized cloud data centers and edge devices closer to the data source. The session addressed key issues in interoperability, as well as trade-offs related to latency, energy efficiency, cost, and manageability, critical factors in applications such as smart cities, autonomous systems, and industrial automation. The session was delivered by Dr. (Ms.) U. S. Premaratne, Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka. With her expertise in distributed systems and embedded technologies, Dr. Premaratne provided valuable insights into the architectural and practical challenges of deploying cloud-edge systems in real-world environments. The session was moderated and coordinated by Ms. W. A. Suresha Perera, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, The Open University of Sri Lanka. Her structured moderation and facilitation ensured active participation and smooth engagement throughout the session. The key topics discussed included: Fundamentals and significance of the cloud-edge continuum Real-world applications and deployment models Interoperability challenges between cloud and edge systems Trade-offs in performance, security, energy, and cost Participants actively contributed to the Q&A session, reflecting strong engagement and a clear interest in pursuing further exploration in distributed computing. The event served as a valuable knowledge-sharing platform and inspired participants to consider research and innovation in cloud-edge systems as part of their academic and professional journey. The success of this event underscored the growing significance of the cloud-edge continuum in modern computing and set the stage for future initiatives that will further advance innovation and interoperability in distributed digital ecosystems.