Codefest

SLIIT Presents

CODEFEST

2026

A new era of innovation, AI, robotics, creativity, and next-generation technology is getting ready to launch.

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Coordinator’s Message

Message from the CodeFest 2026 Coordinator

A formal welcome to innovators, partners, educators, and technology enthusiasts joining the next chapter of CodeFest.

CodeFest 2026 Coordinator

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

[email protected]
Happening Today

Today’s Online School Workshop

Join today’s Codefest School Workshop and explore how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future. Visit the workshop page to find the meeting link and join the session.

Workshop Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Date 17th June 2026
Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Resource Person Mr. Samadhi Rathnayake

Discover how AI is transforming the world and why using it responsibly matters more than ever. Learn about fairness, ethics, privacy, and the role of humans in shaping trustworthy AI systems.

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About CodeFest

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.

15th Consecutive edition of CodeFest
National Recognized ICT competition
SLIIT Faculty of Computing initiative
2026 Innovation for the future

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.

CodeFest 2026 is more than a competition — it is a platform that celebrates innovation, nurtures talent, and connects education, industry, and national progress through technology.
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