Daffodil International University (DIU) will host the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Regional Dhaka Site 2024 on 7 December at the Shadhinota Sommelon Kendra in Daffodil Smart City, Savar, Dhaka.
The event, organized by the ICPC Foundation, is the world’s largest programming competition, involving over 50,000 students annually from 3,000 universities. The Dhaka Regional 2024 is the largest onsite competition globally, featuring 308 teams selected from 2,489 teams across 148 institutions through preliminary rounds. The top ten teams will receive cash prizes, certificates, and trophies, with the champion earning a direct invitation to the 2025 World Finals. Other winners will qualify for the Asia West Finals alongside teams from India, Pakistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. DIU’s hosting of ICPC-2024 aims to be a milestone event, fostering talent development and strengthening Bangladesh’s IT sector. Notable additions include a micro-credential program, a large-scale IT job fair featuring top companies, live scoreboards, and tech talk sessions.