Why it matters:
The event underscores Iran's ability as a key problem-setter in advanced programming and AI challenges for dozens of countries, showcasing the country’s growing scientific and technological capacity.
What he's saying:
Mohammad Ali Abam, head of the scientific committee: “This specialized event provides a real-world platform to evaluate the capabilities of programmers under international standards.”
Key Points:
- The concluding phase began today, Friday, November 28, hosted by Sharif University of Technology
- Sixty participants from 25 countries are competing, including 14 Iranian programmers
- The competition runs from 9:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Iran Standard Time (IRST)
- Participants face nine advanced individual programming and AI problems
- The winner is determined by the number of solved questions; in case of a tie, completion time decides the ranking
- All contest problems were designed domestically with support from the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy
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