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What is AGRI-THON?

AGRI-THON

AGRI-THON is a challenging platform for both young enthusiasts and professionals to solve the most challenging issues in the agriculture sector. Basically, a hackathon for Agritech. This competition will be a significant opportunity for the participants to utilize their creative and innovative problem-solving skill for the timely issues in Agritech. It creates a network of wider range of participants including school students, undergraduates, youth technologists and industry professionals. The innovative Agritech solutions which would emerge through AGRI-THON will be directed to reach the next levels for the successful implementation process, consequently building a sustainable Agritech eco-system in Sri Lanka.

Why AGRI-THON?

Due to the rapid growth of the population and consequently higher food requirement, farmers are using solutions like excess synthetic fertilizer and heavy machinery that affect the globe in an anti-environmental way. Agritech is the solution for this massive problem which uses sophisticated technologies such as robotics, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images and GPS technology that allow agriculture to be more environmental friendly and profitable. Hence, AGRI-THON will be a prominent platform for both young enthusiasts and professionals to present their innovative ideas to impact the world in a creative way.

Outcome of AGRI-THON

AGRI-THON builds a platform for innovative thinkers to present their practical and innovative solutions for the timely issues in Agritech. It also creates a wider network including school students, undergraduates, youth technologists and industry professionals in Agritech transformation. Additionally, hands-on experience will be provided to participants through real-world exposure which they would use to resolve practical issues in Agritech.

Focus areas

Crop production

Animal husbandry

Plantation management

Fisheries industry

Aqua culture

Floriculture

Road Map

Things To Remember

♦ School students, Undergraduates of any University or Higher Educational Institute,
Youth technologists and Industry professionals are eligible to participate in this
competition.

 

♦ A team must comprise of 3 to 5 members.

 

♦ Ideas should be presented in a proposal, following the proposal structure and the given guidelines.

 

♦ All ideas should be novel and related to given focus areas.

 

♦ Proposed idea cannot be changed but the final product may have added features.

 

Timeline

Resource Persons

Bilaal Hassan

Bilaal Hassan

Senior Business Analyst at LSEG Technology
Pulani Ransinghe

Pulani Ransinghe

Founder and CEO - Loons Lab
Charitha Ratwatte

Charitha Ratwatte

Head – Group Sustainability, Dialog Axiata PLC
Mohamed Rushdi Hadhi

Mohamed Rushdi Hadhi

Lead at WSO2 and

Former Quality Assurance Professional at Fonterra

Miller Alexander Rajendran

Miller Alexander Rajendran

CEO, SenzAgro
Hasanka Padukka

Hasanka Padukka

Co-Founder, Thuru / Social Entrepreneur / CEO – Vibhava Solutions Pvt Ltd
Rekha Weerasooriya

Rekha Weerasooriya

General Manager - Customer Experience Management & People Development, Dialog Axiata PLC
Shafeeka Gunasekara

Shafeeka Gunasekara

Head of Marketing -

John Keells Properties

Indika (Aruna) Dalugama

Indika (Aruna) Dalugama

Data Platform Solution Architect, Microsoft
Osanda Deshan Nimalarathna

Osanda Deshan Nimalarathna

Senior Engineer - Software Quality Engineering, Wiley Global Technology (PVT) Ltd, RPA Solution Architect
Shafraz Saleem

Shafraz Saleem

Head of Strategy [Sri Lanka & Indian Sub Continent] , Fonterra
Aloka Gunasekara

Aloka Gunasekara

Program Manager, StartupX Foundry
Sachindra Samararatne

Sachindra Samararatne

Program Head, Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka
Venura Mendis

Venura Mendis

Head of ICT Business,

Dialog Axiata PLC

Nevindaree Premarathne

Nevindaree Premarathne

Project Manager

ICT Agency of Sri Lanka

Deepani Liyanage

Deepani Liyanage

Deputy Director

Research Grain Legume and Oil Crops Research and Development Center Angunakolapelessa

Dr. DIDDUGODAGE CHAMILA JEEWANI

Dr. DIDDUGODAGE CHAMILA JEEWANI

Assistant Director of Agriculture Research/ National plant breeder(Groundnut and oil crops)/Department of Agriculture
Viranga Seneviratne

Viranga Seneviratne

General Manager – Ideamart, Dialog Axiata PLC
Samuel Daniel

Samuel Daniel

Senior Systems Engineer

Wiley Global Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Shan Wijenayaka

Shan Wijenayaka

Senior Software Engineer

Wiley Global Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Sheshan Gamage

Sheshan Gamage

Technical Specialist

Wiley Global Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Chameera Wijebandara

Chameera Wijebandara

Co-founder CEO,

LiveRoom

Sameera Wijayarathna

Sameera Wijayarathna

Co-founder CTO,

LiveRoom

Mr.Kalansuriya Viraj Randeel

Mr.Kalansuriya Viraj Randeel

Software Engineer - SAP ABAP
Mr.Mathiesha Samarakoon

Mr.Mathiesha Samarakoon

Associate Technical Specialist,

Wiley Global Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Awards

University/ Industry professionals Titles

School Titles

Our Partners

Official Platinum Sponsor

Official Platinum Sponsor

Official Technology Partner

Official Innovation Partner

Official Knowledge Partner

Exclusive Online Media Partner

Exclusive Media Partner

Official Mentoring Partner

Official Mentoring Partner

Official Online Events Partner

National Partner

Official Technology Partner

Organized By

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  • Location

    Rotaract Club of University of Kelaniya, Sarasavi Mawatha, Kelaniya, 11600

  • Email

    Info.agrithon@gmail.com

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