First ever machine learning Hackathon in Sri Lanka
View(s):IntelliHack 2019, organized by IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter of the University Of Colombo School Of Computing (UCSC), marks the beginning of Machine Learning hackathons in Sri Lanka.
The iconic event, preceded by two educational workshops will be held on 14th and 15th of September at the University of Colombo School of Computing premises. The 24-hour long hackathon will primarily focus on the Machine Learning concept, and providing solutions to real-world problems with the help of Machine Learning.
The hackathon will be preceded by two workshops conducted by experienced personnel of the industry to enhance the participants’ knowledge about Machine Learning. The workshops and the hackathon is open to undergraduates from Universities Island wide. Undergraduates are expected to apply for participation in teams of four, by proposing a solution to a real-world problem using Machine Learning technology.
The ten teams with the best proposals will be selected by an experienced panel, to compete in IntelliHack to implement the solution. The implemented solutions will be evaluated by a panel consisting of experienced veterans of the industry, and the best products will earn their teams’ valuable monetary prizes.
IntelliHack will be a great opportunity for undergraduates of Sri Lanka who are interested in computing, to get an insightful introduction to Machine Learning. The participation in the hackathon will be beneficial in expanding the network of computing personnel and gaining experience in working with trending technological concepts.
Sponsoring this event will open opportunities to engage with innovative and enthusiastic undergraduates and will be beneficial in promotions within the young community. Further details about the event can be obtained by contacting us via our email
ieeecsucsc@gmail.com.