Mangaluru: The School of Information Science and Technology of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, successfully hosted the national-level hackathon — Code Sprint 2026, a 32-hour marathon of innovation and logic. With over 53 teams and 200 participants, the inaugural ceremony commenced on 30th January, 2026 with a celebration of ‘code as poetry,’ featuring a dignified opening performance by the Nritya Ensemble, who performed a welcome dance to set the tone for the event. Dignitaries including the Chief Guest Srinivas Prabhu, Vice-Chancellor, and other officials were present for the formal proceedings.
The ceremony progressed with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp to invoke blessings and mark the official beginning of the sprint. During the welcome address and introductory sessions, the vision of the initiative was shared, highlighting the legacy of the previous edition, Code Sprint 2025, and the current goal of fostering future leaders to improve India’s position in technological implementation.
Addresses by the Chief Guest, Srinivas Prabhu, CEO and founder of Codezyng, emphasized the importance of continuous learning and critical thinking in an evolving landscape dominated by AI and robotics. He urged participants to focus on solving meaningful real-world problems rather than just building applications. Following the addresses, the ‘symbols of victory’ were unveiled in a trophy ceremony led by the guest of honour, Mohammed Athuf, and other dignitaries to recognize those who ‘think differently’.
The presidential address was delivered by the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis,SJ. He encouraged students to participate in such events with full spirit, urging them to evolve alongside the rapid evolution of technology to solve the problems of the future.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Reema Krishna Jalihal, expressing gratitude to the leadership, sponsors, and the media team. The official unveiling marked the start of 32 hours of intellectually engaging challenges involving strategy, creativity, and collaboration. The emcee of the program was Joshua. The prayer song was sung by Anshul and Team, the college choir team.