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The Ultimate Fusion of Engineering, AI and Design
Introducing Sri Lanka’s first ever Tech-Triathlon by Rootcode. We welcome brilliant minds from Design, Engineering and AI to work in unison to ship a perfect digital product!
About
What is Rootcode Tech-Triathlon?
Tech-Triathlon, by Rootcode aims to enhance the industry-relevant skills of future tech enthusiasts. This unique competition offers a platform for teams to demonstrate their abilities in software engineering, artificial intelligence and UX design.
When building modern software, these three pillars are essential to ensure success of a digital product. Therefore, this competition consists of three phases - A hackathon, designathon and a datathon. While all the participants don’t need to excel in all three disciplines, we encourage teams with members who excel in their respective areas to contribute to the overall output.
The Tech-Triathlon is organized by Rootcoders, a team passionate about upskilling the next generation and fostering a strong tech community in Sri Lanka. We believe this competition will provide participants with valuable opportunities to achieve their career goals. Tech-Triathlon by Rootcode offers a chance to develop technical and interpersonal abilities. Join us now for an innovative, collaborative, and boundary-pushing journey.
When building modern software, these three pillars are essential to ensure success of a digital product. Therefore, this competition consists of three phases - A hackathon, designathon and a datathon. While all the participants don’t need to excel in all three disciplines, we encourage teams with members who excel in their respective areas to contribute to the overall output.
The Tech-Triathlon is organized by Rootcoders, a team passionate about upskilling the next generation and fostering a strong tech community in Sri Lanka. We believe this competition will provide participants with valuable opportunities to achieve their career goals. Tech-Triathlon by Rootcode offers a chance to develop technical and interpersonal abilities. Join us now for an innovative, collaborative, and boundary-pushing journey.
Guidelines
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To participate in the Tech-Triathlon 2023 competition, all applicants must be a resident of Sri Lanka
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The competition is open to teams of students and professionals with less than 1 year of experience in the software engineering, artificial intelligence or design field.
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Teams can have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 9 members.
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Teams may add or reduce the number of team members during the registration period but must notify the competition organizers in writing of any changes. The new team members must meet the eligibility requirements for the competition. Any changes made after the registration deadline will not be accepted and could lead to disqualification.
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The deadlines for submissions will be announced prior to the round, and failure to submit by the deadline will result in disqualification.
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All submissions must be original work and cannot have been previously published or exhibited.
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The teams will retain the rights to their submissions. However, Rootcode reserves the right to showcase the work of certain teams, while giving credit to the team members.
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The finalist teams will be required to present their projects to a panel of judges and an audience.
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Any team found to have cheated, plagiarized or violated the rules of the competition will be disqualified.
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By participating in this competition, teams agree to be bound by these rules and regulations and by the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all respects.
Schedule
21st July 2023
Registration Opening
Registrations are now open for the Tech Triathlon! Gather your team members and gear up to experience a one-of-a-kind hackathon that unifies software engineering, artificial intelligence and UX design.
2nd August 2023 (5pm-7pm)
UX Workshop
Join our exclusive Designathon Workshop, where you'll gain valuable insights on how to design great digital products and also how to approach Tech Triathlon's Designathon phase.
3rd August 2023 (5pm-7pm)
Engineering Workshop
Gear up for our Engineering Workshop to gain expert insights, explore the latest technologies, receive tips on building exceptional digital products, and learn how to approach Tech Triathlon's Hackathon challenge.
4th August 2023 (5pm-7pm)
AI Workshop
Get ready for our AI Workshop. Let’s dive into the world of data and AI and explore how to approach building AI solutions in the real world. You will also gain insights on how to approach Tech Triathlon's Datathon phase.
5th August 2023
Registration Closing
Registrations will close at 11:59 pm on the 5th of August. Make sure to register early to ensure your entry to the competition.
11th August 2023 - 13th August 2023
Designathon phase
At 00:01 am, you will receive our design challenge in your email. Now it's time for you to work with your team to design the best possible solutions to the challenge given. You can submit your solution before 11:59 pm on the 13th of August.
15th August 2023 - 20th August 2023
Hackathon phase
You will receive the Hackathon challenge in your email at 00:01 am. The challenge will reveal the feature you need to develop (This will be a part of what you designed in the Designathon phase). You can submit the solution by 11:59 pm on the 20th of August.
22nd August 2023 - 26th August 2023
Datathon phase
You will receive the Datathon challenge at 00:01 am as usual. This will be a use case that is associated with what you have designed and developed so far. You will also get the dataset needed for this phase. You will submit your solution by 11:59AM on the 26th of August.
28th August 2023
Finalists Announcement
Drum roll please! We will be announcing the finalist teams of the Tech-Triathlon 2023. For everyone that made it to the finals, great job! We will see you at the Grand Finale and Award Ceremony!
2nd September 2023
Grand Finale & Award Ceremony
We’ve all been waiting for this moment - the epic Tech Triathlon Grand Finale and Award Ceremony! Finalists will present at the event and we will have the winners crowned :)
Awards
Other benefits
Consultation from Rootcode Team
All three winning teams have the opportunity to receive consultation from the Rootcode team
Career guidance support
Champions of Tech-Triathlon will get the opportunity for a 1:1 meeting with relevant team leaders and receive career support
Fast-track pathways to internship opportunities
Winners get a fast-track pathway to internship opportunities at Rootcode.
Winners Spotlighted on our website
Winning teams’ work will be showcased on Rootcode’s Tech-Triathlon website through a case study, along with their personal profile links.
Verified Certificate
Winning teams will receive an e-certificate with a verification link. Feel free to share this within your network and talk about your experience!
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FAQ
Is it necessary for the team to come from the same university or organization?
No, it is not necessary for the team to come from the same university or organization. Infact, having members from different organizations can bring diverse perspectives, enhance problem-solving, and promote innovation.
Are there any fees or costs associated with participating in the Tech-Triathlon?
No, there are no fees or costs associated with participating in the Tech-Triathlon.
What are the judging criteria for the Tech-Triathlon?
The judging criteria for each phase differ from each other. Therefore, they will be provided along with the challenge booklet for each phase of the competition.
What happens if we don’t submit our work for a certain phase?
If a team fails to submit their work for any phase, they will be disqualified from the competition.
What happens if a team member drops out of the team during the Tech-Triathlon?
If a team member drops out of the Tech-Triathlon during the competition, it is important for another team member to inform the organizing committee via email. However, it should be noted that the team member who dropped out will not receive a certificate.
Can I share our work on my portfolio or with potential employers?
Yes, team members are allowed to share their own work from the Tech-Triathlon on their portfolio or with potential employers. However, it should be noted that Rootcode, as the organizer, has the right to showcase the work of winning teams with credit given to the team members.
Can we submit multiple submissions during the Tech-Triathlon?
No, the team can only submit a single submission per phase. If multiple submissions are submitted, the latest submission will be considered as the final and official submission.
Contact
Please fill out the contact form, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can also reach us directly by sending us an email.
