# CodeSplash 2026 — Comprehensive Knowledge Base & LLM Reference

## 1. Identity & Mission
CodeSplash 2026 is Sri Lanka's flagship nationwide hackathon bridging university and secondary school technology talent. Conceptualized around the enduring strength and mathematical harmony of ancient pyramids, CodeSplash provides a premier platform for young innovators, algorithmic problem solvers, and engineers to build solutions that transcend technological barriers.

- **Host Organization**: Computer Science Students' Association (CSSA)
- **Parent Institution**: Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- **Official Domain**: https://codesplash.cssa.lk
- **Official Contact**: cssa@kln.ac.lk

## 2. Participation Phases
CodeSplash 2026 organizes competition into three focused categories:

### A. Inter-University Phase
- **Target Audience**: Active undergraduate students enrolled in state universities, private universities, and higher education institutes in Sri Lanka.
- **Team Size**: Typically 3 to 5 members per team.
- **Focus Areas**: Scalable systems, enterprise software, Web3, cloud solutions, smart automation, and intelligent data systems.
- **Registration**: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register/university

### B. Inter-School Phase
- **Target Audience**: School students across Sri Lanka interested in programming, creative design, algorithms, and STEM.
- **Team Size**: Typically 3 to 4 members per team with teacher/school endorsement.
- **Focus Areas**: Algorithmic problem solving, web and mobile basics, innovative youth prototypes, and technology for positive social impact.
- **Registration**: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register/school

### C. Agentic AI Challenge
- **Target Audience**: Developers, students, and AI practitioners pushing the boundaries of autonomous software agents.
- **Focus Areas**: Multi-agent collaboration frameworks, autonomous tool use, LLM workflow orchestration, and generative reasoning architectures.
- **Registration**: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register/agentic-ai

## 3. Journey & Timeline Milestones
1. **Gateway (Registration Launch)**: Announcement and opening of team registrations via the official portal.
2. **Support & Awareness Sessions**: Online briefing sessions addressing competition format, proposal blueprints, and evaluation rubrics.
3. **Proposal Submission**: Teams submit formal conceptual proposals detailing technical architecture, problem statement, and novelty.
4. **First Round Shortlisting**: Academic and industry panel reviews and selects top teams for the build phase.
5. **Mentorship & Development Phase**: Shortlisted teams receive technical workshops and 1-on-1 feedback from industry experts.
6. **Final Evaluation & Grand Finale**: Live on-site demonstration, technical defense, and awards ceremony at the University of Kelaniya.

## 4. Support Sessions & Recordings
Awareness sessions provide direct access to rules, expectations, and mentorship. Sessions feature live streaming and on-demand recordings accessible directly via the website's popup dialog.
- Phase briefings (University and School formats)
- Proposal drafting and solution architecture workshops
- Q&A with CSSA coordinators and industry guest speakers

## 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is CodeSplash?
A: CodeSplash is the flagship national-level hackathon conducted by the Computer Science Students' Association (CSSA) of the University of Kelaniya. It challenges students in idea generation, collaborative coding, and prototyping innovative real-world software solutions.

Q: Is registration free of charge?
A: Yes. Participation in CodeSplash 2026 is 100% free of charge for all eligible school and university students.

Q: Who is eligible to participate in CodeSplash 2026?
A: The event has two primary categories: the Inter-School Phase for school students nationwide and the Inter-University Phase for undergraduate students across Sri Lankan higher education institutions, as well as the specialized Agentic AI Challenge.

Q: What are the prizes for winners?
A: Winning teams receive cash prizes, commemorative trophies, formal achievement certificates, and opportunities to connect with sponsoring technology companies and industry mentors.

Q: How can I register a team?
A: Visit https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register to choose the appropriate phase and complete the online registration form.