JetBrains Coding Cup in Serbia

A free, in-person coding competition for school students aged 13 to 18 in Belgrade

April 25, 2026

10:30–18:00 CET/CEST

What is the JetBrains Coding Cup?

Not your usual coding contest

Step into a programming game that puts your problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, and optimization strategies to the test while you build the best solutions under time pressure.

Deep dive into the topic

New to this kind of challenge? No worries. Before the competition, you’ll get an introductory lecture on the key tools and techniques, so you can arrive prepared and ready to compete in the Cup.

Special prizes

The top participants on the leaderboard will win exclusive JetBrains prizes.

Pizza party

We’ll keep you fueled – free pizza for all participants at the event.

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Who can join?

School student

13–18 years old

Basic coding skills required

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Schedule

April 25, Saturday

10:30–11:00 CET/CEST

Gathering

11:00–11:30 CET/CEST

Introductions

11:30–12:00 CET/CEST

Lecture

12:00–15:00 CET/CEST

Contest

Please bring your own device!

15:00–16:00 CET/CEST

Networking and pizza

16:00–16:30 CET/CEST

Award ceremony

16:30–18:00 CET/CEST

Afterparty

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Location

JetBrains office Belgrade - Ground floor, Djordja Stanojevica 12, Belgrade

How it works

Apply

Each participant must submit the application form before 12:00 on April 23, 2026.

Spots are limited, so don’t delay!

Join the Discord server

Meet your peers and organizers on the Discord server. All further information about the event and announcements will be posted there.

Show up on April 25

Come to JetBrains' Belgrade office, meet other young coders in person, and show off your skills in the challenge!

Our regional partner in Serbia is PFE Science and Engineering Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free informal education to motivated high school students in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, applied physics, computer science, and related disciplines. Through hands-on work and mentorship from leading experts, PFE helps young talents develop practical skills, deepen their knowledge, and explore future opportunities in technology and science.

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