World’s first software engineering Olympiad opens global participation for students

PROD, the world’s first international software engineering olympiad for high school students, has opened registrations to English-speaking students from years 8 to 12 across the globe. The contest, now in its third edition, is going international for the first time, offering young participants early exposure to real-world software development and large-scale IT problem-solving.

Designed to simulate industry challenges faced by major technology companies, PROD introduces students to business cases, automation tools, and software systems used in modern enterprises. Participants work on developing apps and services aimed at improving organisational efficiency and reducing operational costs, gaining firsthand experience in collaborative software engineering.