Mangaluru: The School of Information Science and Technology at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, successfully concluded CodeSprint 2026, a high-energy 32-hour national-level hackathon that brought together young innovators from across the country. The valedictory ceremony marked the culmination of two days of intense coding, ideation, teamwork, and perseverance, celebrating creativity-driven problem-solving in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

A platform for young tech innovators

CodeSprint 2026 challenged participants to push the boundaries of logic, innovation, and collaboration under strict time constraints. The hackathon fostered an environment where students translated ideas into functional solutions, reflecting the growing importance of experiential learning in technology education.

Insightful addresses from industry and academia

The valedictory programme was graced by Ms Ranjitha Prabhu, Co-founder of Codezyng, as the Chief Guest. In her inspiring address, she highlighted the resilience and irreplaceable value of human talent in the age of automation. She emphasised that while artificial intelligence continues to evolve, core technology roles depend on uniquely human qualities such as creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking—attributes that cannot be replaced by machines.

Adding academic perspective, Dr Charles V. Furtado, Director of the Administrative Block, attended as Guest of Honour. He lauded CodeSprint as a vital initiative that encourages students to transcend conventional boundaries and test the limits of their potential, preparing them for real-world technological challenges.

The Presidential Address was delivered by Rev. Dr Melwyn D’Cunha SJ, Pro Vice-Chancellor of St Aloysius University. He urged students to reimagine possibilities, connect present projects with future aspirations, and use platforms like CodeSprint to bridge academic learning with innovation-driven careers.

Celebrating excellence and achievement

The prize distribution ceremony recognised exceptional projects that emerged from the 32-hour coding marathon. The awards were presented across internal and external participant categories, with winners securing first, second, and third positions, along with five consolation prizes in each category. The total prize pool stood at ₹1 lakh, reflecting the scale and significance of the competition.

  • External Category Winners: Team ByteMonks, St Joseph’s Degree and PG College, Hyderabad
  • Internal Category Winners: Team CodeX, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) – AIMIT Centre, Mangaluru

The ceremony was smoothly compered by Ms Seina, ensuring a seamless and celebratory conclusion to the event.

A collaborative success

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms Delisha Miranda, who expressed gratitude to the University management, sponsors, faculty coordinators, and the student organising team. Their collective efforts ensured the successful execution of CodeSprint 2026 and reinforced the University’s commitment to nurturing innovation, collaboration, and future-ready technologists.

CodeSprint 2026 stood as a testament to St Aloysius University’s vision of fostering a culture of innovation, where young minds are empowered to experiment, collaborate, and lead in the digital era.