The European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics is an international Olympiad in informatics for girls, created to spark interest in computer science and support their path toward success in the field.
Key objectives:
Encouraging girls to actively engage in STEM fields
Building a community of future female leaders in technology
Format:
Each country is represented by a team of 4 girls. The competition consists of two contest days, where participants individually solve algorithmic problems over 5-hour sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Olympiad for?
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The Olympiad is designed for girls under the age of 18 who are interested in programming and algorithms.
Where is the international Olympiad held?
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The 2026 international Olympiad will take place in Cesenatico, Italy.
Date: May 12–18
How many stages are there?
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The selection stage consists of two rounds.
Each round: 3 problems
Duration: 5 hours
The same format is used in the international Olympiad.
What kind of tasks are included in the Olympiad?
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Participants are given complex algorithmic problems that require:
Finding optimal solutions
Correct algorithm design
Implementation in code
Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Where is the selection Olympiad held?
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The selection stage takes place at the campus of Business and Technology University.
How and when can I register?
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Registration is completed by filling out a Google Forms application.
The form link will also be available on the TBC Bank website once national Olympiad registration opens.
How are team members selected?
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The national team is selected based on results achieved in the selection rounds.
How many members are on the team?
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After two selection rounds, the team is formed with:
4 main members
2 reserve members
How does the team preparation process work?
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Team members are trained through a 20-day intensive camp organized before the international Olympiad. Training follows international standards and includes both main team members and reserves.