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Friday Oct 25, 2024
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Winners – Chamodi Welmilla, Gihani Sewwandi Wijekoon, Sampath Samaraweera, and G.M.S. Sathsara
Second Place – M.A. Nipuni Nadeeshani, W.A.D.D. Samindika Withanarachchi, A.G. Saranga Lahiru Wijekoon, M.T.D. De Silva, and U.N.T. Abepala
Third Place – Asela Priyadarshana, Ashfa Nisthar, Dilukshi Nimasha, and W.G.R.H.K. Dayarathna
HSenid Mobile Solutions, a leading IT service provider, concluded TADHack Sri Lanka 2024, the premier Telco Application Development Hackathon, bringing together innovators to build impactful solutions. This year’s theme centred on Generative AI and Telco APIs, challenging participants to push the boundaries of technology. Eight dynamic teams showcased their creations, competing for local recognition, a share of the $ 10,000 global prize pot, and exclusive internship opportunities at vCon and TNID.
Held at the Dialog Axiata Auditorium in Colombo, TADHack Sri Lanka reaffirmed the nation’s status as a hub for telco innovation. The event kicked off with an inspiring keynote from hSenid Mobile Solutions CEO Dinesh Saparamadu, setting the tone for a day of creativity, collaboration, and technological breakthroughs.
Winners of TADHack Sri Lanka 2024
First Place: Team ‘DevDynasty’
Team DevDynasty took the top spot with ‘LorrySwap’, a software platform that helps farmers, truck drivers, and market sellers manage logistics for agricultural goods. It uses real-time tracking, demand forecasts, and truck coordination to reduce waste and ensure timely delivery of fresh produce. The team won a Rs. 100,000 cash prize and a chance to compete on the global TADHack stage.
Second Place: Team ‘Digital Diamonds’
‘BabyChart’ is a mobile app that digitises the Child Healthcare and Development Record (CHDR), using AI to make child healthcare management easier. It simplifies record-keeping, helping parents and healthcare providers track a child’s health and development more accurately.
Third Place: Team ‘CipherSquad Ruhuna’
KUNU is a smart waste management app that improves garbage collection in urban areas. It addresses key challenges in waste management, making the process more efficient and eco-friendly.
TADHack Sri Lanka 2024 provided a platform for young developers to showcase their innovative solutions, using the latest technologies and APIs from hSenid Mobile. The event demonstrated the immense potential of Sri Lanka’s tech community in driving digital transformation across multiple industries. “The creativity and ingenuity displayed by all participants were truly inspiring,” said Dinesh Saparamadu. “TADHack has always been about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in telco application development, and this year’s solutions have shown that Sri Lanka continues to lead the way in digital innovation.” The winning teams will now have the opportunity to compete on the global stage, further showcasing their solutions and potentially securing the coveted global prize.
