ETHER LABS & CONVOY TECHNOLOGIES present

CLOUDHACK2026

Where Cloud Meets Creation.

80 of Sri Lanka's best young builders. Real problems. One day to solve them.

  • 80 ParticipantsParticipants
  • ~20 TeamsTeams
  • 1 DayDay
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ManifestNo. CH-2026
Route
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Date
16 August 2026
Cargo
80 builders / ~20 teams

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WP-01About

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About CloudHack

CloudHack is a one-day hackathon where 80 of Sri Lanka's strongest university students and early-career builders compete to solve real business problems set by sponsor companies. Born from a simple belief - Sri Lanka has exceptional tech talent that deserves a stage - CloudHack isn't just a hackathon. It's the beginning of a movement. A community where students and professionals collaborate, grow, and put Sri Lanka's tech scene on the map.

Not just a hackathon. The beginning of a movement.

WP-02Why participate

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Why participate

  1. RSN-0101/04

    Solve real problems

    Build against actual business challenges set by sponsor companies - not made-up briefs.

  2. RSN-0202/04

    Showcase your talent

    Get your skills in front of sponsor companies through a real, working project - not an interview.

  3. RSN-0303/04

    Connect & collaborate

    Meet Sri Lanka's sharpest young builders in one room.

  4. RSN-0404/04

    Be part of the movement

    Help shape the future of Sri Lanka's tech community.

WP-03The themes

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The themes

Three challenge tracks, each set by a Track Partner. Pick the one that fits your team and build against a real brief.
  1. TRK-0101/03

    Automation

    Build tools that eliminate repetitive tasks and drive efficiency.

  2. TRK-0202/03

    Sustainability

    Build solutions that cut waste, save resources, or support a greener Sri Lanka.

  3. TRK-0303/03

    AI Enablement

    Bring AI into real workflows - practical tools that make businesses smarter and faster.

Coming soon. The problem briefs - set by our sponsor companies - drop on the day. The specifics are under wraps for now. The challenge briefs will be revealed closer to the event. Watch this space.

WP-04Cloud platform

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Cloud platform

Every final app runs on Convoy Cloud, our Cloud Platform Partner, giving judges a live, shared platform for review.
  1. Workshop01/04

    Learn the platform

    Stage: Pending

    Selected teams attend the in-person Convoy Cloud workshop and get comfortable with the deployment workflow ahead of event day.

  2. Build02/04

    Ship locally first

    Stage: Building

    Teams build their prototype during CloudHack using their preferred framework, repo, and local development setup.

  3. Deploy03/04

    Publish on Convoy Cloud

    Stage: Deploying

    Teams deploy the app, test the live URL, and keep it ready for judges when submissions close.

  4. Submit04/04

    Share the demo package

    Stage: Deployed

    Final submissions include the Convoy Cloud URL, GitHub/repo link, and a short presentation or demo video.

Inference
Shared inference endpoint
Includes models hosted directly by Convoy.
Tokens
Unlimited for teams
No personal API tokens needed.
What is Convoy Cloud?Visit Convoy Tech

WP-05Run of day

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Run of day

One day, morning brief to evening demos. Here's how Sunday 16 August plays out.
  1. 08:3001/12

    Doors open & check-in

    Grab your name tag, find your table, settle in.

  2. 08:4502/12

    Opening keynote

    A short address to open CloudHack before the day's briefings begin.

  3. 09:0003/12

    Kickoff

    Format, rules, judging criteria and how submissions work.

  4. 09:3004/12

    Challenge briefings

    Sponsor companies walk through the real problems you'll solve.

  5. 10:0005/12

    Hacking begins

    Pick your track and start building.

  6. 11:3006/12

    Mentor checkpoint 1

    Sanity-check your approach with mentors before you go deep.

  7. 13:0007/12

    Lunch

    Fuel up.

  8. 14:3008/12

    Mentor checkpoint 2

    Pressure-test your demo path and scope for the final stretch.

  9. 16:0009/12

    Submissions open

    Lock in your links, decks and demo videos.

  10. 17:0010/12

    Final demos

    Every team presents in a fixed slot for real judges.

  11. 18:0011/12

    Closing keynote

    A closing address from Convoy Tech, our Cloud Platform Partner.

  12. 19:0012/12

    Winners & closing

    Prizes, photos and what happens next.

Times are provisional and may shift slightly on the day.

Keynote speakers. Speaker names and bios are being confirmed. Announcing soon.

WP-06Prizes

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Prizes

There's more than bragging rights on the line - the top three teams take home cash prizes.
  1. PRZ-0101/03

    1st place

    LKRLKR 100,000
  2. PRZ-0202/03

    2nd place

    LKRLKR 60,000
  3. PRZ-0303/03

    3rd place

    LKRLKR 40,000

Prize pool confirmed for the top three places.

WP-07Logistics

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Event details

Venue to be announced.

When
16 August 2026
Sunday · save the date
Venue
To be announced
Details coming soon
Duration
One full day
Morning brief to evening demos

Who should apply

Eligibility
Students & early-career builders

Open to builders in Sri Lanka across technical and product roles.

Teams
Solo, partial, or full

Final event teams will be 3–4 members.

Capacity
80 curated builders

Selected from university and early-career applicants.

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The venue

The CloudHack 2026 venue will be announced soon.
Location signalLocation / TBA

Site marker

To be announced

Venue announcement coming soon

Venue status

To be announced

Details coming soon

  • Doors open 08:30

    Check-in closes at kickoff - arrive early to settle in.

  • What to bring

    Laptop, charger, and whatever you build best with. WiFi and power will be available.

  • Getting there

    Exact hall, entrance, parking, and arrival instructions will be emailed to confirmed participants.

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Judging & rules

Every team demos to the full judging panel and is scored on the same sheet. The detailed criteria are revealed at kickoff - here are the ground rules to plan around.
Full judging criteria will be shared at kickoff on the day.

Ground rules

  1. 01Teams are 3–4 people. Every member must be registered.
  2. 02All project code is written on the day. Open-source libraries, frameworks and AI tools (including the hackathon inference endpoint) are fair game.
  3. 03Each team builds against one or more of the themes (Automation, Sustainability, AI Enablement) and the sponsor problem briefs.
  4. 04Final submissions must be demoable apps that are deployed on Convoy Cloud.
  5. 05Final submissions must include a working demo, a GitHub/repo link, and a short demo video. Submission links close before final demos.
  6. 06Judges' decisions are final.

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Who's behind CloudHack

AI Partner

Ether Labs

A Colombo-based AI automation company building AI agents and custom workflow automation for startups and growing businesses. Brings the AI tooling, mentorship and judging to the event.

etherlabs.lk[email protected]
Tech Partner

Convoy Tech

The technology and infrastructure partner behind the event. Convoy Cloud will set up the cluster and a shared inference endpoint - spanning several models, including some hosted directly by Convoy - that teams use to build and run their solutions on the day.

convoy-tech.com[email protected]

Judges & mentors. The full panel is being confirmed. Announcing soon.

Partnerships

Set a real problem. Meet the builders.

Sponsor tracks, judging seats and recruiting access are open - full tiers and contribution levels live on the partnership page.

View partnership tiers

Community

Join the community

The CloudHack WhatsApp community is where announcements drop first - and where solo builders find teammates before the day.

Join the WhatsApp community

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FAQ

Who can participate?

CloudHack is open to university students and early-career builders in Sri Lanka. Teams can include developers, AI builders, designers, product thinkers, or anyone who can help ship a working prototype in one day.

How do I register?

Hit any “Sign Up” button on this page to open the registration form. Tell us about you and your team, and we'll be in touch with next steps.

Can I register solo or with a partial team?

You can register solo, with a partial team, or as a full team. Full event teams will be 3–4 members; solo and partial applicants can use the WhatsApp community to find teammates before selection.

Do I need to register every team member now?

For now, only the captain needs to register. We'll collect full member details from shortlisted teams.

What should I bring on the day?

Your laptop, charger, and whatever you build best with. You do not need to bring your own AI API tokens.

Is there a registration fee?

No. CloudHack is free to participate in for selected builders.

What do I need to build?

Pick one of the sponsor problem tracks - Automation, Sustainability, or AI Enablement - and ship a working prototype using AI tools by the evening demo. Final submissions must include a working demo, a GitHub/repo link, and a short presentation or demo video.

What is Convoy Cloud?

Convoy Cloud is CloudHack's Cloud Platform Partner. Teams will use it to deploy final apps for demos and judging, with an in-person platform workshop planned two weeks ahead of the hackathon.

Learn about Convoy Cloud
Do teams need their own AI API tokens?

No. We will provide teams with access to a shared inference endpoint spanning multiple models, including some hosted directly on Convoy Cloud, with unlimited tokens for teams during the event. Convoy Cloud sets up the cluster so teams can build without using their own tokens.

When and where exactly is the event?

CloudHack 2026 takes place on 16 August 2026. The venue will be announced soon, so register and we'll send you the details first.