ETHICAL. PRACTICAL. IMPACTFUL.

Focusing on practical experiences and real-world impact, IBCOL inspires innovation through authentic solutions, ethical principles, and community members.

Two Tracks for Three Levels

Solutions Architecture (ARC) and Solutions Engineering (ENG) tracks at secondary, tertiary, and professional levels

For Contestants

Submit your proposal in any format of your choice, such as a white-paper or slide deck.

Register by Thursday, July 31, 2025

For Observers

Secure your spot to attend the final competition as an observer. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register by Sunday, Aug 31, 2025.
 

For Nominators

An institution may nominate a team to participate in the final competition of the International Blockchain Olympiad. Follow-up arrangements will be directly coordinated and facilitated with the nominator.

Deadline: Sunday, Aug 31, 2025

For Partners

Apply to be an accredited partner or organizing committee

Trust Tech for Sustainable Development

Participants submit project ideas that reflect the principles of the SDGs, demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable future

Testimonials

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I established valuable connections and learned more about real-world blockchain applications.

Oscar So

Cornell University

IBCOL directly shaping my career as a data scientist and deepening my interest in decentralized solutions.

Anh Le

University of Waterloo

I bridged my tech interests with medical studies, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to my career.

Nicole Wong

Diocesan Girls' School

It never felt like a competition, but rather an amazing opportunity to learn and grow.

Delia Elena Barbuta

Technical University of Iași

To this day, I continue to seek mentorship and resources from IBCOL, using what I learnt to implement real-life solutions that can improve my community.

Sophia Liu

Lawrenceville School

IBCOL expanded my horizons and made me realize all the possibilities out there! 

Niya Abdullahi

Toronto Metropolitan University

IBCOL helped me explore and understand many facets of blockchain technology and systems architecture.

Owen Tam

Diocesan Boys' School

I learnt a lot about blockchain, attended fruitful events, broadened my horizons.

Daniyar Kuzekov

Nazarbayev Intellectual School

I built my network and gained insight into global challenges, enhancing my soft skills.

Agnes Chiu

Canadian International School

An incredibly motivating journey! I walked away not only with valuable professional connections but also friendships.

Rebeca Borrego Cavazos

Universidad de Monterrey

Initially, I didn't consider a career in innovation and tech. IBCOL convinced me to pursue I&T and eventually launch a startup.

Nikkia Lo

Diocesan Girls' School

The IBCOL and KBI network connect me with industry professionals, which helped me get a job at JP Morgan HK.

Sakib Rabbani

HK Polytechnic University

I develop a strategic mindset and approached complex problems with clarity, pushing me to jump out my comfort zone.

Annie Suen

Queen Elizabeth School

IBCOL gave a home, a place where I could just be a tech geek without judgement.

Woody Tai

HK Academy for Gifted Education

I gained invaluable insights into working across cultures and making impactful changes.

Dion Kamst

Hogeschool InHolland

IBCOL fostered self-directed learning and encouraged me to seek solutions beyond traditional academic settings.

Bryan Chiu

Canadian International School

Our students do not only learn more about blockchain and data science, they could also apply the knowledge into their majors.

Shirley Siu

Lingnan University

This experience expanded my network and strengthened my ability to manage impactful, cross-functional projects.

Jully Slavtcheva

Hogeschool InHolland

IBCOL and IDSOL were an incredible learning experience, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to grow both personally and professionally.

Dominic Tam

HK Academy for Gifted Education

IBCOL and KBI helped me to get into the METI internship program, and helped me to move to Japan.

Zhanel (Janelle) Tagayeva

National School of Physics & Math

I learned more about web3 and reinforced my passion for solution design and pitching.

Kaitlyn Zee

Aragon High School (San Mateo)

IBCOL was the perfect platform to raise awareness of the opioid crisis, and to let everyone know a solution is within reach. 

Nisreen Bahrainwala

University of Michigan

We are fortunate to have the chance to go through the IBCOL program, which forced us to up our game.

Jeremiah Valero

University of San Carlos

I was matched with a local student to help me express my work in English. I owe him and the organizers my sincere gratitude.

Paul Huang

Guangzhou Civil Aviation College

Winning the competition was a nice surprise, but the support I got after to bring the project to market was invaluable.

Danielle Cadoret

University of Waterloo

IBCOL taught me the importance of being active and seeking for opportunities instead of just sitting and waiting.

Tony Chow

Canadian International School

KBI helped me understand the power of technology, not just as a subject at school but also a medium that can empower every aspect of our daily lives. 

Lester Chong

United World College

Overall, participating in IBCOL was a transformative experience that equipped me with skills and insights I will carry throughout my career.

Xu Shijie

City University of Hong Kong

IBCOL gave me the opportunity to explore a variety of innovative projects and be part of an open and supportive community.

Dr. Prof. Adrian Alexandrescu

Technical University of Iași

KBI is very dedicated to advancing students’ knowledge and application skills in blockchain and data science.

Dr. Prof. Isabel Yan

City University of Hong Kong