Captain registers the team and their teammates' emails. Each teammate gets a magic link to set their password and confirm. Any team member can submit solutions once the competition window opens.
As captain, enter your team's info and your teammates' emails. Each teammate gets one email with a magic link to set their password and confirm. Once everyone confirms, the team is locked in.
Any team member can submit solutions — lead-time scoring rewards speed, so there's no bottleneck through the captain.
Team registration opens alongside the instance generator release in June 2026. The platform and leaderboard go live mid-July. Check the timeline for the full schedule — or follow SMIO to be the first to know.
Questions or want to register your interest early? Write to contacto@smiochallenge.com and we'll get back to you.
A few things to have lined up before the captain fills out the form. Registration opens alongside the instance generator in June 2026.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| SMIO membership | All participants must be valid SMIO members. Through the ALIO alliance, members of other national OR societies can obtain SMIO membership at a discounted rate. See smio.org. |
| Undergraduate track | Up to 3 current undergraduate students + 1 guide (anyone not currently an undergraduate). |
| Open track | Up to 3 participants, no restrictions on profile. |
| One team per person | Each person may belong to only one team. |