The regional contests are partitioned into eight championships; the ICPC Africa & Arab Championship, the ICPC Asia East Championship, the ICPC Asia Pacific Championship, the ICPC Asia West Championship, the ICPC European Championship, the ICPC Latin America Championship, the ICPC Northern Eurasia Championship, and the ICPC North America Championship. Additional Championships may be defined by the ICPC Executive Committee.
The highest level Regional Contest may be a Championship Contest. Team composition and requirements rules for a Championship contest are to be the same as for the World Finals. A Championship contest should be held no later than three months prior to the World Finals.
Note: The 2023/24 Regional Schedule may extend into the first quarter of 2024.
ICPC organizes the algorithmic programming contest for university students, in teams of three, representing their university. They work to solve real-world problems, promoting collaboration, creativity, innovation, and the ability to perform under pressure. Through training and competition, teams challenge each other to push the boundaries of what is possible. Simply put, it is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious programming contest in the world.