While this year’s 122 teams were qualifying for this year’s world finals, volunteer staff from around the world were getting ready for next month.

Here are some highlights: 

Our hosts put together this video that shows all the contest sites and venues.

After regional qualifiers, regions held friendly practice contests, like these in

Latin America:

North America:

Europe:

and more!

Meanwhile, ICPC staff, IBM sponsorship officials and our fabulous hosts from Ural Federal University have been working hard to get every detail ready for the 336 students and coaches who will arrive in less than a month!

In the meantime, if you have any questions about what to bring, or what to expect while you are in Ekaterinburg, check out this very helpful site of local information from our hosts!