Beauty of Cloud 2.0 - Final Ideathon

Name: Beauty of Cloud 2.0 - Final Ideathon
Start: 2026-10-10T03:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-10T09:30:00.000Z
Location: Department of Computer Engineering

October 10, 2026 · 3:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Department of Computer Engineering, Mattegoda, Faculty of Engineering

Description

Overview The Beauty of Cloud 2.0 - Final Ideathon Pitching Session provided a platform for 10 teams to present their innovative ideas and demonstrate their Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Organized in collaboration with ICTS, the event encouraged participants to showcase cloud-based solutions and demonstrate their technical knowledge and problem-solving capabilities. Objectives of the Event Encourage innovation and creative problem-solving. Provide a platform to pitch ideas and demonstrate MVPs. Promote the practical application of cloud technologies. Develop participants' technical communication and presentation skills. Event Highlights Ten teams presented their proposed solutions and demonstrated their MVPs before a panel of industry professionals. Panel of Judges: Mr. Suvin Nimnaka – Senior Software Engineer at WSO2 and GitHub Campus Expert. Mr. Tharindu Kalhara – Cloud & DevOps Platforms Engineer at N-able. Mr. Chanuka Perera – Software Engineer at eBeyonds. Mr. Gawesh Prabhashwara – AI Consultant and Instructor at IDET. Solution Development and Innovation The pitching session emphasized transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions. Teams demonstrated their development progress and explored the potential of cloud technologies in addressing real-world challenges. Learning Outcomes Participants gained experience in presenting technical concepts, demonstrating MVPs, evaluating solution feasibility, and communicating innovative ideas effectively. Partners and Sponsors The event was supported by the following partners and sponsors: Annual Silver Partner: WSO2 Annual Bronze Partner: Omega Line Ltd. Bronze Partners: Ranmuthu Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and Platform Daddy Digital Media Partner: HackSL Gift Partner: Pearl Bay In Collaboration With: Information and Communication Technology Society (ICTS), USJ Overall Significance The pitching session promoted student-led innovation by encouraging participants to apply their technical knowledge to practical challenges and develop technology-driven solutions with industry engagement. Conclusion The final pitching session brought together 10 teams to present their ideas and demonstrate their MVPs. Supported by industry judges, partners, sponsors, and ICTS, the event contributed to the objectives of Beauty of Cloud 2.0 by promoting cloud-based innovation and practical problem-solving.