ASSEMBLE
YOUR TEAM
24 hours of non-stop competitive programming. Challenge yourself alongside thousands of students from over 100 countries on a single unified scoreboard.
The mission begins — 30 October 2026
MISSION BRIEFING
Mark your calendars. Prepare your workstation and synchronize with your squad.
PreXtreme
27 September 2026
Official 4-hour warm-up round. Sharpen your algorithms and test proctor credentials before the main marathon.
The Competition
30–31 October 2026
24 hours of non-stop problem solving spanning two dates. One global scoreboard. No breaks for the faint of heart.
Form Your Team
Up to 3 members
Register as a team with fellow IEEE members from your university and take on the world together.
SAMPLE PROBLEM SIMULATOR
Get a taste of real IEEEXtreme challenges. Inspect algorithmic teasers, select your weapon of choice, and simulate real-time submission evaluation.
Find the minimum quantum energy path between N hypernodes subject to parity constraints and entanglement gates within 2.0 seconds.
// IEEEXtreme 20.0 - Quantum Shortest Path
#include <iostream>
#include <vector>
#include <queue>
using namespace std;
int main() {
ios_base::sync_with_stdio(false);
cin.tie(NULL);
int n, m;
if (!(cin >> n >> m)) return 0;
// Quantum adjacency tensor computation
cout << "Optimal Energy Cost: 42.0 eV" << "\n";
cout << "Path Sequence: [Node 1 -> Node 7 -> Node 12]" << "\n";
return 0;
}Click "Run Testcases" to compile and execute this challenge.
PRIZE POOL & HALL OF FAME
Over $50,000 in prizes, global travel grants, and ultimate bragging rights across 100+ countries.
World Champions
Roundtrip coach airfare from preferred major airport to conference destination, full conference registration fees, and 3-night hotel accommodations provided by IEEE for each winning team member.
Global Runners-Up
Direct cash awards for each winning team member ($400 for 2nd place, $300 for 3rd place), commemorative IEEE medals, and certificates of international distinction.
Top Teams & Region Champions
Official IEEEXtreme merchandise bundles for each member of teams placing 4th through 20th globally and the top 3 ranked teams across each IEEE Region worldwide.
IEEEXtreme Hall of Fame
WHY COMPETE?
Join an elite tradition spanning two decades of competitive excellence.
Global Arena
Compete with students and developers from every corner of the world on a live global leaderboard updated in real time.
Real Complex Problems
Algorithmic puzzles, dynamic programming, graph theory, geometry, and cryptography curated by the international IEEE panel.
International Recognition
Top teams earn conference travel grants, cash prizes, custom trophies, and career spotlights with leading tech firms.
Unbreakable Team Spirit
24 hours test your endurance, communication, and strategy. Grow with your squad and forge lifelong connections.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about team formations, proctoring, guidelines, and supported stacks.