What is the International Computing Olympiad (ICO)?
The International Computing Olympiad (ICO) is an annual global competition designed to inspire and challenge young minds in the fields of technology, coding, and problem-solving. The Olympiad brings together students from various age groups to compete in innovative challenges that address real-world issues through creativity, computational thinking, and cutting-edge technology.
Be a Climate Action Hero: Code for Change
Awareness
Analysis
Action
The effects of climate change are more pronounced than ever. Bring your creativity and coding skills together to tackle this global challenge in this year’s ICO Climate Action Challenges. Make an impact, one solution at a time.
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This year’s theme is built on the foundation of 3A’s: Awareness, Analysis, and Action. It encourages participants to explore climate challenges, use data-driven insights, and develop impactful solutions to create a greener, more sustainable future.
Why take part in ICO?
The ICO equips students with the tools to solve real-world problems, showcase their talent, and inspire change through technology. The ICO provides a platform for students to:
Sharpen skills
Gain hands-on experience in computational thinking, algorithm design, and creative coding.
Build an Impressive Portfolio
Create projects that can be showcased for higher education or career opportunities.
Compete Globally
Showcase your talent on an international platform and benchmark your skills against peers worldwide.
Collaborate and Network
Connect with like-minded peers, educators, and industry leaders, creating lasting professional and personal relationships.
Earn Recognition
Achieve certificates, awards, and recognition to enhance your academic and professional portfolio.
Explore Emerging Technologies
Gain hands-on experience with tools and technologies like Python, AI, and web development.
Choose your track and register.
The competition is divided into tracks based on age and expertise, with one open to all ages. Select the track that matches your skills and interests, and showcase your creativity and innovation. Submit your project to take on the challenge and make your mark at this year’s International Computing Olympiad!
Competition tracks
Students can showcase their skills and creativity by competing in one of these exciting tracks, each tailored to different age groups and skill levels:
Climate Action Ambassador
Ages: 6-11 years
Use Scratch to create an engaging animation or game that raises awareness about climate change and its effects. Inspire people to take small, meaningful actions to protect our planet.
Climate Action Contributor
Ages: 11-14 years
Develop an application that calculates the climate impact of daily choices an individual makes. Based on these calculations, suggest alternative actions to help reduce their carbon footprint. Use Python or HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build your application and empower users to make more sustainable decisions.
Climate Data Analyst
Ages: 14-19 years
Analyze data from trusted sources to create a detailed report on how climate change affects a specific natural resource or aspect of biodiversity. Present insights that deepen our understanding of the impact and drive positive change.
AI for Climate Action
Ages: Open to all
Create an AI-based solution to address a specific climate challenge, such as predicting environmental changes, optimizing resource usage, or raising awareness through innovative AI applications. Demonstrate how your AI model or application can contribute to saving the climate or tackling related issues effectively. Inspire others with your innovative approach to climate action.
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