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.
Teams of two will compete 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 4, 2026
📍 Onsite Final: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Venue: Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran
📍 Closing Ceremony: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Awards
✈️ Fully Sponsored Onsite Final
The Top 10 international teams in the Online Qualifier will be invited to compete in the onsite final of the Pardis Technology Olympics 2026 at Pardis Technology Park, Tehran, Iran.
To ensure that qualified teams can fully focus on the competition, the organizing committee will cover all essential participation expenses, including:
- ✈️ Round-trip international travel
- 🏨 Hotel accommodation during the event
- 🍽️ Meals and refreshments
- 🎟️ Participation in the onsite final and closing ceremony
This provides finalists with the opportunity to compete internationally without worrying about travel or accommodation costs.
🏆 Preliminary Round Awards
Top 5 Teams
In addition to qualifying for the onsite final, the Top 5 teams will receive the following cash awards:
- 🥇 1st Place Team: $600
- 🥈 2nd Place Team: $450
- 🥉 3rd Place Team: $300
- 4th Place Team: $250
- 5th Place Team: $200
Cash prizes will be awarded upon participation in the onsite final.
Special Rule
To encourage wider regional participation, at least one team from Iraq or Oman is guaranteed a place among the Top 5 qualified teams.
Teams Ranked 6th–10th
Teams ranked 6th to 10th will also qualify for the onsite final and will receive the same fully sponsored travel and accommodation package.
🏅 Onsite Final Awards
A total prize pool of $1,000 will be awarded to the Top 3 teams in the onsite final.
Time Schedule and register
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| Time To Start | Start Time | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algorithm Olympic Qualifier | 54 days | 9/4/2026, 16:00 GMT+3:30 | 3:00:00 |
More Info
Online Qualifier
The Online Qualifier will be held on Friday, September 4, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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).
