Implement a variety of programs using the fewest number of characters!*
Implement a variety of programs using the fewest number of characters!*
In this competition, contestants will be presented with a series of tasks, and challenged to produce a Python program for each that exhibits the desired behavior. Not only must these programs be functionally correct, but (as an added twist) should also be as minimal as possible.
*Technically, the fewest number of bytes.
Total Prizes Awarded: $100,000
First Place: $30,000
Second Place: $20,000
Third Place: $10,000
Fourth Place: $5,000
Fifth Place: $5,000
Sixth Place: $5,000
Seventh Place: $5,000
Eighth Place: $5,000
Ninth Place: $5,000
Tenth Place: $5,000
Longest Leader: $5,000
Members of the top three winning teams will also be invited to collaborate with the competition organizers on a contest retrospective submitted to PMLR.
2025-10-23 Deadline for Team Mergers
2025-10-23 Deadline for Team Mergers
2025-10-30 Competition Ends
2025-10-30 Competition Ends
2025-12-06 Special Session @ NeurIPS 2025 in San Diego, California
2025-12-06 Special Session @ NeurIPS 2025 in San Diego, California
