BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Colombo BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20380119T084407 TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3TU;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:+0530 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20060415T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0600 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3SA;BYMONTH=4 TZNAME:+0530 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250209T125202Z UID:A410F6B3-91E8-4869-9C0A-53AD03AAC4CA DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250118T153000 DESCRIPTION:InspiHER{Hack Arena} - the final phase of InspiHER{Tech}V3.0 ma rked the beginning of an exhilarating journey of innovation and teamwork. Held under the meticulous guidance of the organizing committee\, the event commenced with an aura of excitement and anticipation. Participants and m entors gathered in high spirits\, ready to embark on this challenging yet rewarding endeavor.\n\nThe competition began with a warm welcome extended by the moderators\, whose skillful speeches set the tone for the event. Th ey shared inspiring insights into the competition’s goals\, emphasizing its role in fostering creativity\, technical excellence\, and collaborativ e problem-solving among the participants. The presence of esteemed members of the organizing committee added a layer of gravitas to the proceedings\ , highlighting the importance of this event in promoting women’s empower ment in technology.\n\nTeams from various universities\, including ours\, demonstrated their enthusiasm and dedication. In the final selection round \, the teams that were chosen included Phoenix\, GreenCode\, Tech Maverick s\, AvengHERs\, CrushedBytes\, Nexus\, Ravenclaw\, Pinkcode\, StrucTecs\, Triple Spark\, Binary Blitz\, and Tremendous. These talented teams\, each comprising three dynamic individuals\, were ready to compete and demonstra te their coding prowess.\n\nThe competition was organized in collaboration with multiple universities\, reflecting the spirit of inclusivity and sha red growth that InspiHER{Tech}V3.0 embodies. The event aimed to provide a platform for participants to challenge themselves\, learn from their peers \, and grow as future leaders in technology.\n\nThe first round of the cod ing competition spanned three intense hours\, testing the competitors’ p roblem-solving abilities\, coding skills\, and teamwork under pressure. Th is phase was conducted under the friendly guidance of the organizing commi ttee\, which ensured a smooth and supportive environment for all participa nts. Members of the RT and Executive committees of WIE (2024/25) played an active role in providing guidance and addressing queries\, further enrich ing the experience for everyone involved.\n\nAdding an interactive and ref lective element to the event\, the scores from the previous phases of Insp iHER{Tech}V3.0 namely\, InspiHER{CAD Challenge} and InspiHER{Byte Battle} —were displayed on the screen during the midpoint of the competition. Th is not only motivated the participants but also highlighted the holistic a nd multi-phase approach of the initiative.\n\nThe first half of the compet ition concluded with the participants’ determination undeterred and thei r spirits high. A one-hour lunch break provided a much-needed pause\, allo wing competitors to recharge and regroup for the upcoming phases. The orga nizing committee ensured that the break was comfortable and enjoyable\, cr eating opportunities for informal interactions among participants\, mentor s\, and organizers.\n\nPost-lunch\, the competition resumed\, and the team s showcased their tireless dedication and adaptability. The intensity and camaraderie among participants were palpable as they tackled increasingly complex challenges\, demonstrating their mettle and innovative thinking.\n \nThe event concluded on a triumphant note\, with the 03rd Phase: InspiHER {Hack Arena} - Coding Competition achieving its goals of inspiring\, engag ing\, and challenging participants. The success of this phase was a testam ent to the collective efforts of the organizing committee\, the WIE Execut ive and RT members\, and the enthusiastic participants.\n\nThis coding com petition not only underscored the participants’ technical expertise but also celebrated their resilience\, creativity\, and collaborative spirit. The InspiHER{Tech}V3.0 initiative continues to pave the way for greater in clusion and recognition of women in technology\, setting new benchmarks wi th each phase.\n\nCo-sponsored by: Platinum Sponsor - SLTC\, Knowledge Par tner - CADD Center\, Digital media Partner - Codechefs\, Beverage Partner - CocaCola\n\nAgenda: \n9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Continuing the Hackathon\n1 2.30 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. Lunch Break\n1.30 p.m. - 3.20 p.m. Continuing the Ha ckathon\n3.20 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. End of the Coding Competition\n\nRoom: Hall -RB-FF-5\, Bldg: SLTC Research Building\, SLTC Research University\, Ingir iya Road\, Meepe\, Padukka\, Sri Lanka\, Sri Lanka LOCATION:Room: Hall-RB-FF-5\, Bldg: SLTC Research Building\, SLTC Research University\, Ingiriya Road\, Meepe\, Padukka\, Sri Lanka\, Sri Lanka ORGANIZER:sltcieeewie@gmail.com SEQUENCE:19 SUMMARY:InspiHER{HackArena} - Coding Competition URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/467100 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify\;"><s trong>InspiHER{Hack Arena} - the final phase of InspiHER{Tech}V3.0 </stron g>marked the beginning of an exhilarating journey of innovation and teamwo rk. Held under the meticulous guidance of the organizing committee\, the e vent commenced with an aura of excitement and anticipation. Participants a nd mentors gathered in high spirits\, ready to embark on this challenging yet rewarding endeavor.</p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify\;">Th e competition began with a warm welcome extended by the moderators\, whose skillful speeches set the tone for the event. They shared inspiring insig hts into the competition&rsquo\;s goals\, emphasizing its role in fosterin g creativity\, technical excellence\, and collaborative problem-solving am ong the participants. The presence of esteemed members of the organizing c ommittee added a layer of gravitas to the proceedings\,&nbsp\;highlighting the importance of this event in promoting women&rsquo\;s empowerment in t echnology.<br><br></p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify\;">Teams f rom various universities\, including ours\, demonstrated their enthusiasm and dedication. In the final selection round\, the teams that were chosen included Phoenix\, GreenCode\, Tech Mavericks\, AvengHERs\, CrushedBytes\, Nexus\, Ravenclaw\, Pinkcode\, StrucTecs\, Triple Spark\, Binary Blitz\, and Tremendous.&nbsp\;These talented teams\, each comprising three dynamic individuals\, were ready to compete and demonstrate their coding prowess. </p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify\;">The competition was organ ized in collaboration with multiple universities\, reflecting the spirit o f inclusivity and shared growth that InspiHER{Tech}V3.0 embodies. The even t aimed to provide a platform for participants to challenge themselves\, l earn from their peers\, and grow as future leaders in technology.</p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify\;">The first round of the coding comp etition spanned three intense hours\, testing the competitors&rsquo\; prob lem-solving abilities\, coding skills\, and teamwork under pressure. This phase was conducted under the friendly guidance of the organizing committe e\, which ensured a smooth and supportive environment for all participants . Members of the RT and Executive committees of WIE (2024/25) played an ac tive role in providing guidance and addressing queries\, further enriching the experience for everyone involved.</p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align : justify\;">Adding an interactive and reflective element to the event\, t he scores from the previous phases of InspiHER{Tech}V3.0 namely\, InspiHER {CAD Challenge} and InspiHER{Byte Battle}&mdash\;were displayed on the scr een during the midpoint of the competition. This not only motivated the pa rticipants but also highlighted the holistic and multi-phase approach of t he initiative.</p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify\;">The first h alf of the competition concluded with the participants&rsquo\; determinati on undeterred and their spirits high. A one-hour lunch break provided a mu ch-needed&nbsp\;pause\, allowing competitors to recharge and regroup for t he upcoming phases. The organizing committee ensured that the break was co mfortable and enjoyable\, creating opportunities for informal interactions among participants\, mentors\, and organizers.</p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="t ext-align: justify\;"><br>Post-lunch\, the competition resumed\, and the t eams showcased their tireless dedication and adaptability. The intensity a nd camaraderie among participants were palpable as they tackled increasing ly complex challenges\, demonstrating their mettle and innovative thinking .</p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify\;">The event concluded on a triumphant note\, with the 03rd Phase: InspiHER{Hack Arena} - Coding Comp etition achieving its goals of inspiring\, engaging\, and challenging part icipants. The success of this phase was a testament to the collective effo rts of the organizing committee\, the WIE Executive and RT members\, and t he enthusiastic participants.</p>\n<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify \;">This coding competition not only underscored the participants&rsquo\; technical expertise but also celebrated their resilience\, creativity\, an d collaborative spirit. The InspiHER{Tech}V3.0 initiative continues to pav e the way for greater inclusion and recognition of women in technology\, s etting new benchmarks with each phase.</p>\n<p><img style="display: block\ ; margin-left: auto\; margin-right: auto\;" src="https://events.vtools.iee e.org/vtools_ui/media/display/68825e7d-9b38-43d8-bac7-1354839955de" width= "644" height="644"></p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>&nbsp\; 9.30 a.m. - 12 .30 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Continuing the Hackathon<br>&nbsp\;12.30 p. m. - 1.30 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Lunch Break<br>&nbsp\;1.30 p.m. - 3.2 0 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Continuing the Hackathon<br>&nbsp\;3. 20 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;End of the Coding Compet ition</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR