The best computer science students from all over Europe will compete from 6–8 February 2026 in Warsaw in the most prestigious algorithmic and programming competition in Europe!

159 participants from 53 universities will vie not only for the title of European Collegiate Programming Champions, but also for a spot in the ICPC 2026 World Finals in Dubai.

The University of Warsaw, host of the championships, already boasts two World Championship titles in team programming as well as a victory in the first edition of the European Championships.

“ICPC EUC 2026 is not just a competition – it is a place where young minds shape the future of computer science. At the Warsaw event, we will see not only competitors but, above all, architects of the digital world’s future. The fact that such an important competition is held in Warsaw shows that Poland continues to be one of the main innovation hubs. Here, champions are born who change the digital world – and Poland has been nurturing them for years,” – Rafał Sikorski, Deputy Director of the ICPC EUC 2026 European Collegiate Programming Championships, CEO of the Foundation for the Development of Informatics.

📅 Event Schedule:

  • 6 February – Opening Ceremony
  • 7 February – Dress Rehearsal (open to the public)
  • 8 February – Competition Finals (watch live online!)
  • 8 February, 17:00 – Medal Ceremony and announcement of teams qualifying for Dubai

🎥 Online Streaming: https://euc.icpc.global/

Organizers:

Hosts:

  • University of Warsaw (Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics & Faculty of Management)
  • Foundation for the Development of Informatics

Competition Directors:

  • Prof. Krzysztof Diks (UW)
  • Prof. Jan Madey (UW)
  • Rafał Sikorski (Foundation for the Development of Informatics)

ICPC EUC 2026 Sponsors:

  • JetBrains – ICPC Global Sponsor Programming Tools
  • Huawei – ICPC Diamond Multi-Regional Sponsor
  • Jane Street – ICPC Titanium Multi-Regional Sponsor
  • Jump Trading, Revolut – ICPC Platinum Sponsors
  • Citadel, Google, HRT – ICPC Gold Sponsors
  • Pinely – ICPC Sponsor

🌍 Don’t miss this event – this is where champions are born who change the digital world! 💡