# CodeSplash 2026

> Sri Lanka's Premier National-Level University & School Hackathon organized by the Computer Science Students' Association (CSSA), Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), University of Kelaniya.

## Overview
- **Event**: CodeSplash 2026 (CodeSplash '26)
- **Organizer**: Computer Science Students' Association (CSSA), University of Kelaniya
- **Location**: University of Kelaniya, Western Province, Sri Lanka (Hybrid format)
- **Official Website**: https://codesplash.cssa.lk
- **Domain**: Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Agentic AI, Innovation
- **Participation Fee**: Completely Free (Open to eligible students across Sri Lanka)

## Competition Phases
CodeSplash 2026 features distinct phases to empower innovation across educational stages:
1. **Inter-University Phase**: Open to all undergraduate students from universities across Sri Lanka. Teams tackle complex real-world software and technological challenges.
2. **Inter-School Phase**: Open to school students nationwide across various academic grades interested in coding, algorithms, robotics, and creative problem solving.
3. **Agentic AI Challenge**: Focused specialized track exploring autonomous agent workflows, large language model integrations, and forward-looking AI systems.

## Key Timeline & Journey
1. **Gateway & Registrations**: Official registration launch via website.
2. **Awareness Sessions**: Interactive virtual briefings guiding participants on rules, proposal formatting, and technical tips.
3. **Proposal Submission & Opening**: Teams develop and submit conceptual solutions and architecture blueprints.
4. **Initial Screening & Mentorship**: Expert evaluation to shortlist standout proposals; guidance from industry mentors.
5. **Semi-Final Hack**: Development and prototype building phase under competition conditions.
6. **Grand Finale**: Live presentations, judging, and awards ceremony at the University of Kelaniya.

## Support & Awareness Sessions
The hackathon conducts interactive briefing sessions for participants:
- Rules and proposal submission guidance
- Domain and technical workshops
- Q&A sessions with organizing committees and mentors
- Live streams and video recordings accessible via the official website popup dialog.

## Rewards & Prizes
- Substantial cash prize pools for winning and runner-up teams.
- Prestigious championship trophies and official achievement certificates.
- Industry recognition and networking with leading tech companies and sponsors.

## Official Links & Resources
- Home: https://codesplash.cssa.lk
- Registration: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register
- University Registration: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register/university
- School Registration: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register/school
- Agentic AI Registration: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/register/agentic-ai
- Full LLM Documentation: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/llms-full.txt
- Sitemap: https://codesplash.cssa.lk/sitemap.xml