Hello Codeforces!

We are excited to invite you to AlgoTrade 2026, a student-focused hackathon centered on algorithmic trading, taking place in Zagreb, Croatia this May.

What is it?

A 24-hour hackathon built around a custom simulated market environment. You and your team will design, optimize, and implement algorithmic trading bots under time constraints.

The hackathon is preceded by a few days of lectures from top industry quants and engineers to help you get up to speed with the domain.

Event Details

• Educational Phase: May 4–7, 2026
• Opening + Networking: May 8, 2026
• Hackathon: May 9–10 (24h)
• Location: Mozaik Event Center — Zagreb, Croatia
• Prize Pool: €10,000

The Sponsors

If you are looking to break into the quant industry, this is a massive networking opportunity. Our partners include:

Jane Street, IMC, Citadel, Susquehanna, Jump Trading, HRT, Wintermute, Da Vinci, and more.

Accommodation for Internationals

We are expecting around 300 students. 100 international participants will receive free accommodation during the event (selection is based on the strength of your application/background).

Note: Participants are expected to cover their own travel to Zagreb.

Who can apply?

Students (ages 18–26) with strong backgrounds in algorithms, computer science, mathematics, or data science.

You can apply as a team of 3–4, or individually (we will help match you with a team).

Apply

Apply here: https://algotrade.xfer.hr/
Deadline: April 1st

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below.

We hope to see many of you in Zagreb!