AngelHack Sri Lanka 2018, powered by Ideamart, a telco application development platform and Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, returns for the third consecutive year to host the Sri Lankan instalment of theAngelHackannual global hackathon series.
AngelHack Sri Lanka 2018 will begin at 9 a.m. on July 14 and continue till 5.00 p.m. on July 15 at the Dialog Head Office. Initiated by AngelHack, a global company that aims to encourage developers, designers and entrepreneurs to become holistic and well-rounded developers, the hackathon is open to all members of the tech community, welcoming those of all ages, genders and skill levels.
Winning teams will be invited to AngelHack’s HACKcelerator program, with overall first place winner’s receiving $7,500 USD and second place winner’s receiving $2,500 USD. Viranga Seneviratne, Head - MIFE Business and IoT, Ideamart said, “As we witness the extensive expansion of the ICT industry, both globally and in Sri Lanka, it becomes imperative that local talent is given the opportunity to develop and grow, to encourage the generation of new ideas and initiatives.’’