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Xtreme Ignite 1.0 was successfully held on 2nd August 2025, from 7:00 PM onwards via Google Meet, with the participation of approximately 50students from various departments. The primary goal of the session was to raise awareness and encourage students to take part in international coding competitions, especially IEEE Xtreme. The event featured an insightful session titled “Coding Competition Awareness Session”, conducted by Mr. Apiram Rajamohan, who secured 2nd place in IEEE Xtreme 17, Sri Lanka During the session, Mr. Rajamohan covered several key areas to help beginners understand and prepare for competitions such as IEEE Xtreme.The following topics were to be discussed: 1. What is coding? 2. What are programming languages? 3. Importance of coding in today’s tech-driven world 4. Basic concepts in coding and how to get started 5. The typical format of coding competitions – including algorithmic challenges, debugging tasks, and real-world logic problems 6. Time constraints and strategies to manage them during contests His explanations were simple and clear, making it easier for students from all backgrounds to grasp the core ideas. After the knowledge-sharing session, a Q&A segment was conducted, where participants had the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the speaker directly. The interaction showed genuine interest and curiosity among participants. As a gesture of gratitude, a virtual plaque was presented to Mr. Apiram Rajamohan as a Token of Appreciation for his valuable contribution as the guest speaker. At the end of the session, a group photo was captured to mark the moment and celebrate the success of the event with all the participants and the speaker. The feedback was extremely positive, with many students expressing their motivation to try out coding challenges and take part in future competitions. Xtreme Ignite 1.0 was organized by the IEEE Student Branch of the University of Vocational Technology, and it turned out to be an engaging and informative experience. The organizing team hopes to conduct more such session to support students in their tech journeys.