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2026 schedule

Eight regional heats, two semifinals, one grand finale. Applications close June 30, 2026.

— until applications close
Regional heats

Eight cities, one shot each.

Pick any city — you don't need to live there. Travel stipends are available for finalists who qualify on need.

15JUN
Heat 01 · Shanghai

Shanghai

Fudan University · Guanghua Tower Auditorium

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22JUN
Heat 02 · Beijing

Beijing

Tsinghua iCenter · Maker Theatre

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10JUL
Heat 03 · Shenzhen

Shenzhen

SUSTech · Lynn Library Forum

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18JUL
Heat 04 · Hong Kong

Hong Kong

HKUST · Shaw Auditorium

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02AUG
Heat 05 · Singapore

Singapore

NUS · University Cultural Centre

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12AUG
Heat 06 · London

London

Imperial College · Great Hall

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26AUG
Heat 07 · Berlin

Berlin

TU Berlin · Audimax

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09SEP
Heat 08 · Boston

Boston

MIT · Kresge Auditorium

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Finals

Semifinals & grand finale

StageDateLocationFormat
Asia-Pacific semifinalSep 28, 2026Singapore — NUSTop 3 from each Asia-Pacific heat
Europe-Americas semifinalOct 12, 2026Berlin — TempelhofTop 3 from each Europe-Americas heat
Grand finaleNov 14, 2026Hybrid · Shanghai & onlineTwelve finalists. Broadcast live.