Algorithm Track – Pardis Technology Olympics 2026
If you enjoy competitive programming, algorithmic thinking, and solving challenging problems, the Algorithm Track of the Pardis Technology Olympics 2026 is designed for you.
Participants can compete either individually or in teams of two in a two-stage competition. The Online Qualifier will determine the top teams that advance to the Onsite Final, where participants from different countries will compete for the championship.
The competition follows the standard input/output judging format on the Codern Online Judge, and participants may use any programming language supported by the platform.
📍 Online Qualifier: Friday, September 25, 2026
📍 Onsite Final: Wednesday, November 3, 2026
Venue: Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran
📍 Closing Ceremony: Thursday, November 4, 2026
Time Schedule & Register
Competitors: 650
| Stage | Time To Start | Start Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algorithm Olympic Qualifier | Time To Start 30 days | Start Time 9/25/2026, 16:00 GMT+3:30 | Duration 3:00:00 |
Awards
✈️ Travel & Accommodation Support
The organizing committee will support qualified international teams by providing:
- Travel support to Tehran (up to $200 per person)
- Hotel accommodation during the onsite final
- Meals and refreshments during the event
🏆 Preliminary Round Awards
Top 5 Teams
The Top 5 teams will receive:
- 1st Place: $600
- 2nd Place: $450
- 3rd Place: $300
- 4th Place: $250
- 5th Place: $200
Cash prizes are awarded upon participation in the onsite final.
Teams Ranked 6th–10th
- Qualification for the Onsite Final
More Information
Online Qualifier
The Online Qualifier will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Teams will compete online, and based on their performance, the top 10 teams will qualify for the onsite final at Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran.
Final Round Briefing Webinar
Teams qualified for the onsite final will be invited to an online briefing session before the final round.
During this webinar, the organizing committee will provide important information about the onsite competition, travel arrangements, event schedule, competition rules, and other logistical details to ensure that all finalists are fully prepared for the final event.
Onsite Final
The Onsite Final will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2026, at Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran.
Travel arrangements and accommodation for the Top 10 qualified international teams will be provided by the organizing committee.
The onsite event schedule includes:
- Welcome and registration
- Competition
- Break and refreshments
Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony and Award Presentation will be held on Thursday, November4, 2026, at Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran, alongside the final ceremonies of the other competitions in the Pardis Technology Olympics 2026.
Technologies
In the Algorithm competition, participants face algorithmic problems that require analytical thinking, optimization, and the implementation of efficient algorithms. The goal of this track is to evaluate your problem-solving ability, creative thinking, and programming skills under challenging conditions.
You may solve the problems using any programming language supported by the Codern judging system (such as C, C++, Python, Java, and others).
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This competition is an online programming contest that allows you to showcase your programming skills and problem-solving abilities in various areas. By solving different questions and submitting your answers in the form of programming code, you earn points.
To participate in the competition, you first need to create an account on our website. Then log in to your account and go to the competition section. In this section, the competition questions will be displayed to you, and you can submit your answers.
No, participating in this competition is free, and there is no fee required for registration.
In this competition, you can use various programming languages, including C++, C, Golang, Java, and Python. Please make sure your programming code is correctly compiled or executed with the chosen language.
No, the competition is held within a limited time frame. You can access the questions and submit your answers during this time period.
Yes, you can modify your answers until the end of the competition. Ultimately, your score will be based on the last answer you submitted.
No, the competition is an individual contest, and cheating will be detected after the competition ends.
The questions will be automatically evaluated and scored by the system in real-time, and you can access the results at any time during the competition.
Currently, no specific prizes have been determined, but we are working to provide prizes for the competition through sponsors.