Sri Lankan students shine at APICTA in Brunei
Sri Lanka’s young innovators achieved a remarkable milestone at the prestigious Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2024, held in Brunei from December 4 to 7. Competing against representatives from 17 Asia-Pacific countries, three Sri Lankan students won awards.
Dasindu Sithmira Mahabodhi of Sivali Central College, Rathnapura, won second place in the Junior Category, a feat that highlights his innovative prowess and dedication. He utilized advanced technologies to optimize the utilization of computer resources in a role playing computer game which allows users with low specs hardware and low bandwidth connectivity to experience full features of the game.
Sineth Daham Bandara Jayasundera from Gateway College, Colombo, competing in the Senior Category, focused on a project on providing a solution to eliminate the wastage in electrical power consumption, using neural networks. The solution has the capability to identify excessive use of electrical current by household devices enabling the owner to switch-off the device or replace it.
Ramiru Thehan Wijayasiriwardhane of Ananda College Colombo, earned merit awards in the Senior Category, demonstrating their exceptional talent and technical capabilities. His project provides a solution to the common problem of watering home plots and school gardens without wasting the precious water using IoT technology.
Thisath Damiru Abeywickrama of St. Joseph’s College Anuradhapura too, participated.
The 2024 edition of APICTA attracted top innovators from 17 economies, including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and China, making the competition highly intense. Despite the challenging environment, Sri Lanka’s young talents made a significant impact, proving the country’s growing strength in ICT innovation.
The students’ journey to APICTA began with the Young Computer Scientist (YCS) 2024 Competition, a program organized by the Software Chapter of Federation of Information Technology (Guarantee) Ltd (FITIS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and with the support of University of Colombo School of Computing.
The YCS competition serves as a national platform to recognize and nurture ICT talent among school students.
President and the Vice President of the Software Chapter Sanjaya Dayananda and Kalinga Ihalagedera attended APICTA 2024 and commented on the high quality of this competition where local students had to compete. Whilst congratulating the winners, Chairman of FITIS Indika De Zoysa highlighted the requirement of young innovators to develop the country’s digital economy.
The achievements of these students not only highlight their individual talents but also mark a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s ICT landscape. Their success serves as an inspiration for thousands of young Sri Lankans aspiring to make their mark in the tech industry.
The achievement of these students in APICTA 2024 is a testament to the immense potential of Sri Lanka’s youth and a celebration of the country’s commitment to fostering innovation.
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