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INTERNATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN OLYMPIAD
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The International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) is an annual global competition challenging students and recent graduates to practically apply blockchain and trust technologies from first principles to real-world challenges, themed around the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Unlike a hackathon or case competition, students and schools bring their best cumulative work to the Olympiads, but many also start from scratch.
With hundreds of youth from dozens of countries expected to be represented across hundreds of academic institutions, IBCOL 2025 provides ample networking opportunities to forge friendships and make meaningful connections with a plethora of potential partners in government, NGO, and industry.
Competition Theme
Competition Theme
Why Join IBCOL
Why Join IBCOL
Develop Future-Ready Skills
Develop Future-Ready Skills
Gain understanding for what "data science & AI" can and cannot do
Connect With A Global Network
Connect With A Global Network
Build relationships with peers, mentors, and leaders
Relevant, Practical Problem Solving
Relevant, Practical Problem Solving
Design & develop impactful things rooted in reality
Gain Worldwide Recognition
Gain Worldwide Recognition
Showcase your abilities and shine on the world stage
Important Dates & Milestones
Important Dates & Milestones
*a contestant may be attached to more than one team (1+ team may have the same human)
**a team may be attached to more than one project (1 team may be working on many projects)
***a project must be attached to a team (the project competes, not the team, not the human)
Testimonials
Testimonials
My experience with the International Blockchain Olympiad was eye-opening.
I realised that there are so many incredibly talented people in the web3 area.
It never felt like a competition, but rather an amazing opportunity to learn and grow.
I am now more confident than ever that decentralized technologies have limitless potential and that our generation is prepared to take them to new heights.
Delia Barbuta
Technical University of Iaši
Our team is fortunate to be blessed with the capability to learn and the ability to build, so it is our patriotic and moral obligation to tackle a problem that countless of my people and many more around the world are literally dying from.
We are fortunate to have the chance to go through the International Blockchain Olympiad, which forced us to up our game.
This network is amazing, and our work is just getting started.
Jeremiah Valero
University of San Carlos
The experience of participating in the International Blockchain Olympiad allowed me to showcase my project and passion while gaining invaluable insights on how to improve it.
I found inspiration in the innovative ideas, designs, and diverse backgrounds of other participants.
It was an incredibly motivating journey, as I walked away not only with valuable professional connections but also friendships.
Rebeca Borrego Cavazos
Universidad de Monterrey
KBI is The International Blockchain Olympiad expanded my horizons and made me realize all the possibilities out there!
Meeting people from around the world and being surrounded by such incredible innovative projects, talents and bright minds will always be a core memory for me.
I was honoured to travel to Hong Kong to present my ideas and it really boosted my confidence.
Niya Abdullahi
Toronto Metropolitan University
International Blockchain Olympiad helped me develop my pitching and networking skills.
By competing in this competition, I learned how to grab the attention of judges and visitors.
This experience greatly helped me learn how to pitch an idea of mine to potential investors.
It also taught me the importance of being active and seeking for opportunities instead of just sitting and waiting.
Tony Chow
Canadian International School
The network I gained through the International Blockchain Olympiad connected me with industry professionals, which helped me get a job in Software Engineering at JP Morgan Chase in Hong Kong.
The experience also inspired me to launch my own startup, which I recently brought to Silicon Valley.
Sakib Rabbani
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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