The World's Premier Cybersecurity Competition for Young Talents
Sydney, Australia
27 June - 2 July 2026
Essential information for all participants - rules, schedule, requirements, and more.
ASRA remains fully committed to hosting ICO 2026. Hotels confirmed, practice platform live at practice.ico2026.au, registration open, and 95%+ budget locked. Observer programme now available for additional delegates.
READ MOREThe IC/ISC Winter Meeting will be held at Macquarie University on February 16-17, 2026. Final competition rules and guidelines will be announced afterward. Current website content marked as "Beta" is based on ICO 2025 as reference for new member countries.
We are excited to announce the official launch of the ICO 2026 website. Sydney, Australia will host the International Cybersecurity Olympiad from June 27 to July 2, 2026. Registration opens January 15, 2026.
The International Cybersecurity Olympiad (ICO) is a global competition bringing together the brightest young cybersecurity minds from 45+ nations.
Inspired by the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), ICO fosters cybersecurity education, real-world competition, and international collaboration. After its inaugural edition in Singapore in 2025, ICO 2026 moves to Sydney, Australia.
"Bringing together the brightest young cybersecurity minds from over 45 nations."Letter of Support
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ICO's journey from Singapore (2025) to Sydney (2026) mirrors a deepening bilateral partnership. In October 2025, the Prime Ministers signed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2.0 — a ten-year framework strengthening cooperation in cyber and emerging technology, AI, and education. Learn more →
Secure your team's spot at the premier cybersecurity competition
January 15 - March 1, 2026
March 2 - April 10, 2026
April 11 - May 1, 2026
Each country sends one team. Contact your national organization to be selected.
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Macquarie University is a comprehensive research-intensive university ranked #138 globally (QS 2026) and #48 in Computer Science & Engineering worldwide.
Located in Sydney, Australia's vibrant tech hub, the campus offers world-class facilities perfect for hosting an international cybersecurity competition.
Explore the Venue →Teams from around the world competing for excellence
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ICO 2026 is made possible by our generous sponsors and partners.
Join the world's best young cybersecurity talents in Sydney, 2026
