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15 Teams, One Sabotage Round: The AI Battle of AI Challenge Sri Lanka 2026
Building an AI prototype is one thing. Defending it while rival teams try to break it is another. As Chairperson of AI Driven Sri Lanka, Geenoth Viksura led AI Challenge Sri Lanka 2026, a national-level, 8-week AI innovation program that brought together 100+ participants. At its heart was the AI Battle, a sabotage round designed to test whether student-built AI solutions could stand up to real pressure.
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Top 5 Teams, One Stage: The Grand Finale of AI Challenge Sri Lanka 2026
After eight weeks of building, attacking and refining, AI Challenge Sri Lanka 2026 came down to one final day. As Chairperson of AI Driven Sri Lanka, Geenoth Viksura led this national-level AI innovation program, which brought together 100+ participants with one goal: to build practical, measurable, real-world AI solutions.
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Inside AI 1.0: Taking Young Innovators Inside WSO2
Under the leadership of Geenoth Viksura as Chairperson, AI Driven Sri Lanka launched Inside AI, a brand-new session series designed to take participants inside the companies building AI today. Geenoth opened the series with one of Sri Lanka’s most respected technology companies: WSO2.
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Inside AI 2.0: Leading Young Innovators into the World of AI Agents
Building on the success of Inside AI 1.0, Geenoth Viksura, Chairperson of AI Driven Sri Lanka, steered the series into one of the hottest topics in technology today: AI agents and automated systems. Held on 7th July 2026 at the Virtusa premises, Inside AI 2.0 showed around 25 participants how intelligent, agentic workflows are changing the way modern software is designed and run.
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Inside AI 3.0: The Biggest Session Yet Tackles AI That Actually Makes Money
Every AI builder eventually faces one question: how do you make AI that actually makes money? For the third session of the Inside AI series, Geenoth Viksura, Chairperson of AI Driven Sri Lanka, led the series into the business side of artificial intelligence. Held on 20th August 2026 at the Codimite premises, Inside AI 3.0 became the largest session of the series, giving 50 participants actionable insights on building profitable AI products and proving their return on investment.
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Rising Above the Competition
Team Syntax Error had the privilege of participating and reaching the top 10 finalists in the Cypher 1.0 Hackathon on May 3rd, 2023, at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The event, which also featured a Capture the Flag competition, provided a challenging yet rewarding experience for all participants.
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Empowering Sri Lankan Artisans: A Global Recognition
Sri Lanka’s rich craftsmanship took center stage at Crafting Ceylon 2023, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at uplifting the nation’s top 100 artisans. Held at BMICH on the 23rd and 24th of March 2023, this event, led by ZeroPlastic Sabaragamuwa, provided a strategic platform to connect artisans with international markets. Organized by the National Craft Council and the Ministry of Industries, it was a significant step toward showcasing Sri Lanka’s handmade heritage on a global stage. Through direct B2B interactions, artisans found opportunities to expand their reach beyond local markets, a milestone achieved under my leadership.
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Thrilled to be a Mora UXplore 1.0 Top Performer!
Mora UXplore 1.0 was an exhilarating journey, where creativity and innovation met real-world UI/UX challenges. Team UXperts proudly secured a place in the Final Top 10 of this prestigious inter-university competition organized by the IEEE Student Branch University of Moratuwa. Competing among talented designers, we pushed the boundaries of our skills, crafting user-centric solutions while learning from experts in the field.
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From 300+ Competitors to Top 10 at CodeSprint 7.0
CodeSprint 7.0, one of the most prestigious inter-university startup competitions, witnessed an intense battle of innovation, creativity, and technical expertise. Among 300+ teams, our team, BugzFree, successfully secured a place in the Top 10, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
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