On August 10, Tashkent hosted the Grand Opening Ceremony of the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026).

This year’s Olympiad set a historic record, bringing together 386 contestants from more than 97 countries, with total attendance exceeding 900 participants.

Hosting IOI in Uzbekistan — the homeland of the great scholar Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, whose contributions laid the foundations for algebra and the concept of algorithms — carries special historical and symbolic significance.

As the host nation, Uzbekistan is represented by two national teams comprising 8 top finalists selected through the national selection process.

IOI 2026 is not only a prestigious international platform for young talents, but also an important event showcasing Uzbekistan’s achievements in digital transformation, IT development, and support for talented youth.

The competition has officially begun! Welcome to IOI 2026 in Uzbekistan!