Cloudflight

Coding Contest

42nd Edition: 23.10.2026

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41st

edition in numbers:

4,753

participants joined at

on-site locations in

countries

The Cloudflight Coding Contest shapes the next generation of IT.

In todays competitive environment, you can’t just keep pace with change. You have to drive it.
Shaping the future of IT means inspiring the next generation of specialists to never stop growing, learning and pushing boundaries.
Therefore, continuously challenging the status quo and innovating what we currently do to push it to the next level is not just a mindset, it’s embedded in our DNA.

And the Cloudflight Coding Contest brings this to life.

What is the Cloudflight Coding Contest?

The Cloudflight Coding Contest (CCC) is a global coding competition on-site and online, featuring multi-level algorithmic games with defined solutions. Since its beginning in 2007, it has attracted a community of thousands of coding enthusiasts competing in each edition at over 40 on-site locations worldwide.

The contest includes three different tracks: the #School contest exclusively for pupils (lasting 2 hours), the #Classic contest for students and professionals, and the #Data/AI contest for machine learning aficionados (each lasting 4 hours).

All programming languages are allowed – it’s up to the coders to choose.

The CCC offers you a unique challenge described in simple English but very demanding to solve.

Stefan Tieber

Software Engineer and Game Developer

Coders, get ready for the coding event of the year!

On October 23rd 2026, the Coding Contest universe will look like this again...

Dive into the spirit of CCC with our aftermovie of 2023.

Discover what former participants and CCC champions have to say and get a feeling of the unique vibe of the event.

We can’t wait to bring the community back together!

Are you ready to take the challenge?

You are a coding enthusiast yourself and want to prove your skills by competing against thousands of programmers worldwide? Epic challenges and a thriving community sounds just like you?

The registrations for 2026 are open – new locations will be added everyday. Take the challenge and be part of the CCC community!

Become a partner of the 2026 edition!

How to become a CCC partner

You want to be part of the event that challenges the status quo of IT and proactively drives innovation?

We are looking for like-minded partners that share our values of free and creative coding with no limits. Together, we motivate thousands of participants to push their boundaries and evolve their skills to the next level. Like this, we are laying the foundation for future-proof IT development.

The possible types of cooperation can start with being our Core Ally, i.e. a simple sponsorship, and go up to hosting the contest yourselves – it depends on you!

Discover our sponsorship packages

Why become a CCC partner

Thought Leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to innovation and technology

Exposure and Brand Visibility: Showcase your brand to a global audience of developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders

Corporate Social Responsibility: Promote the development of coding in a global community without borders. Everyone is welcome!
Talent Acquisition: Engage with top-tier tech talents!

Be part of the CCC 2026

Core Ally

Benefit from essential brand visibility in one of the biggest Coding Contests of its kind!

Digital Amplifier

It doesn’t matter where in the world you are, with a boosted digital presence you can drive innovation with us!

Impact Partner

The full-scale brand exposure online and on-site positions you as forward thinker to the whole CCC universe and beyond!

Co-Host

We bring the CCC to your doorstep and position you as a thought leader in tech innovation. Let its spirit come to life at your very own location: 360° spotlight on your brand included!