IEEEXtreme 20.0 Awareness Session

Name: IEEEXtreme 20.0 Awareness Session
Start: 2026-10-24T01:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-24T14:30:00.000Z
Location: Online event

October 24, 2026 · 1:30 AM - 2:30 PM @ Online event

Description

The IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter of Uva Wellassa University organized the IEEEXtreme 20.0 Awareness Session on 24 October 2026 as an online session featuring Mr. Kavindu Ranasinghe, Region 10 Co-Lead for IEEEXtreme 20.0. The session introduced participants to IEEEXtreme 20.0, a global 24-hour competitive programming competition scheduled for 31 October 2026. The speaker explained participant eligibility, IEEE membership requirements, registration procedures, team formation, proctor responsibilities, competition tracks, and rules regarding the use of AI tools. Participants also learned about competition strategies, time management, scoring, certificates, prizes, and preparation resources such as CS Academy, Codeforces, HackerRank, LeetCode, and GeeksforGeeks. The session aimed to increase awareness of IEEEXtreme 20.0, encourage student participation, and help prospective competitors prepare effectively for the competition.

Agenda

Introduction to IEEEXtreme 20.0 Competition Overview and Eligibility Registration Process Guest Speaker Session Participant Benefits and Preparation Questions and Answers