CODEFEST
A new era of innovation, AI, robotics, creativity, and next-generation technology is getting ready to launch.
Message from the CodeFest 2026 Coordinator
A formal welcome to innovators, partners, educators, and technology enthusiasts joining the next chapter of CodeFest.
Dear Innovators, Partners, and Tech Enthusiasts,
It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to CodeFest 2026, the 15th consecutive edition of SLIIT Faculty of Computing’s premier national ICT competition.
Over the years, CodeFest has grown into a dynamic platform that empowers students across Sri Lanka to showcase their creativity, technical skills, and passion for innovation. This year, we are proud to join hands with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Digital Economy, and leading industry partners to elevate the experience and impact of this event.
CodeFest 2026 promises to be bigger and better, featuring a range of competitions from school-level to university-level challenges designed to inspire future tech leaders and foster meaningful industry-academia collaboration.
As the Coordinator, I warmly invite students, educators, professionals, and sponsors to be part of this exciting journey. Together, let’s celebrate innovation, drive digital transformation, and shape the future of technology in Sri Lanka.
Warm regards,
Prof. Anuradha Jayakody
Coordinator — CodeFest 2026
Faculty of Computing, SLIIT
Sri Lanka’s Premier ICT Competition
A national platform created to inspire innovation, empower young technology talent, and strengthen the future of digital transformation in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the nation’s leading degree-awarding institute in the field of Information Technology, is proud to announce CodeFest 2026 for the 15th consecutive year.
CodeFest is the result of SLIIT’s ongoing effort to elevate the entire nation’s ICT knowledge and to support Sri Lanka’s aspiration of becoming a knowledge hub in Asia. Recognizing the present needs of the country, the Faculty of Computing of SLIIT conducts CodeFest as a nationwide software competition in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
In addition, CodeFest is organized as part of a CSR initiative to disseminate IT knowledge across the island, and it has been recognized as a National ICT Competition.
Competition Categories
Discover every challenge of CodeFest 2026 — from school-level competitions to advanced tertiary contests — presented in a modern interactive showcase.
Coding Contest Primary
Coding Contest Junior
Coding Contest Senior
ICT Quiz
AI Competition
Designathon
DevQuest
Datathon
Capture The Flag
NetCom
