Pan African
Informatics
Olympiad 2026
Welcome to Rwanda to celebrate African computing talent. Connect with the brightest minds across the continent, showcase your algorithmic expertise, and experience the beauty and vibrant innovation of the land of a thousand hills.
Key Dates
Timeline
Registration Opens
National teams can begin registering their delegations for PAIO 2026.
Call for Tasks Opens
First day for national delegations to complete their registration.
AOA Training Starts
Interested Countries especially those new to competitive programming will join Training prepared by AOA.
Registration Closes
Last day for national delegations to complete their registration.
Call for Tasks Deadline
Final date for task proposals to be submitted by the scientific committee and contributors.
AOA Training Ends
The end of AOA Training.
Practice Session
Online practice session for all registered contestants to familiarize with the competition environment.
HC & PSC Arrival
Hosting Committee and Problem Setting Committee members arrive.
Student Arrival & Leaders Coordination
Students begin arriving. Leaders arrive and jury meeting held.
Practice Contest & Opening Ceremony
In the morning, practice contest for testing and familiarizing devices to students. In the evening, Official opening ceremony for PAIO 2026.
Exam Day 1
First day of competition exams. Leaders excursion scheduled.
Exam Day 2
Second day of competition exams. Students excursion scheduled.
Hackathon
Attending contestants participate in hackathon event.
Closing Ceremony
Solving potential marking issues and official closing ceremony.
Departure
All participants depart from the host venue.
Competition
Format & Regulations
Day 1
5 hoursJuly 26
Contestants tackle three algorithmic problems testing their knowledge of data structures and algorithms. Problems cover fundamental techniques and mathematical reasoning with increasing difficulty.
Day 2
5 hoursJuly 27
Contestants tackle three algorithmic problems testing their knowledge of data structures and algorithms. Problems cover advanced techniques including optimization, graph theory, and dynamic programming.
Location
Host & Venue
Host Organization
AOA & Rwanda Olympiad Foundation
The Rwanda Olympiad Foundation supports and promotes Olympiad participation and excellence in Rwanda. In partnership with the African Olympiad Academy, they are proud to host PAIO 2026 in Kigali.
African Olympiad Academy (AOA)
Kigali, Rwanda
The African Olympiad Academy (AOA) is a dedicated training and event facility supporting Olympiad-level learning and competitions. Located in Kigali, it offers an inspiring environment and the infrastructure needed to host international academic events.
Kigali, Rwanda
Facilities
- High-speed internet connectivity
- Individual workstations for all contestants
- On-site catering and dining facilities
- Medical support and first aid
- Transportation to and from accommodation
Contribute
Call for Tasks
The PAIO 2026 Scientific Committee invites experienced problem setters and researchers to submit original algorithmic tasks for the competition. Tasks should be novel, well-defined, and suitable for secondary-school contestants with strong programming backgrounds.
Join PAIO 2026
Registration
National Informatics Olympiad committees are invited to register their delegations for PAIO 2026. Each participating country may send a delegation consisting of contestants and team leaders.
Requirements
- 1Official registration must be submitted by the national Informatics Olympiad Representative or Team Leader.
- 2Each delegation may include up to 6 contestants (at most 3 boys and 3 girls) and 2 team leaders.
- 3Contestants must be under 20 years of age and enrolled in secondary education.
- 4A valid passport is required for all delegates.
- 5Delegations must confirm participation and submit contestant details by the registration deadline.
- 6Accommodation and local transport will be arranged by the organizing committee upon registration.
Registration Deadline
May 30, 2026
Team Size
1 to 6 contestants per delegation
For further info Contact
[email protected]