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ACM-ICPCACM-ICPCGlobal CoverageGlobal Coveragehttp://icpc.baylor.eduhttp://icpc.baylor.eduhttp://www.acmicpc.orghttp://www.acmicpc.org
Presented byWilliam B. Poucher,Executive Director
6 April 2008Regional ContestDirectors’ Symposium
MissionMission
The ACM International Collegiate Programming The ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) provides college students with Contest (ICPC) provides college students with opportunities to interact with students from other opportunities to interact with students from other universities and to sharpen and demonstrate their universities and to sharpen and demonstrate their problem-solving, programming, and teamwork skills.problem-solving, programming, and teamwork skills.
The contest provides a platform for ACM, industry, The contest provides a platform for ACM, industry, and academia to encourage and focus public and academia to encourage and focus public attention on the next generation of computing attention on the next generation of computing professionals as they pursue excellence.professionals as they pursue excellence.
GoalsGoals
• • Attract as many students as possibleAttract as many students as possible
• • Attract as many colleges and universities as possibleAttract as many colleges and universities as possible
• • Draw from as many areas of the world as possibleDraw from as many areas of the world as possible
• • Provide equitable access to the Contest FinalsProvide equitable access to the Contest Finals
• • Strive for competitive contestsStrive for competitive contests
• • Involve Industry and shine the spotlight on studentsInvolve Industry and shine the spotlight on students
• • Maintain and support the volunteer baseMaintain and support the volunteer base
The ICPC CultureThe ICPC CultureOrganizationOrganization
Promote regional integrity.Promote regional integrity.
Provide global coordination.Provide global coordination.
PolicyPolicyKeep it simple.Keep it simple.
Serve, don’t rule.Serve, don’t rule.
Never have the same problem for the same reason.Never have the same problem for the same reason.
PrinciplesPrinciplesPut people first.Put people first.
Follow the Golden Rule.Follow the Golden Rule.
Solve the solvable; resolve the resolvable; avoid the rest.Solve the solvable; resolve the resolvable; avoid the rest.
Grow strong by resolving conflicts.Grow strong by resolving conflicts.
Shining the Light...Shining the Light...
IBM Media efforts will reach over 1 billion IBM Media efforts will reach over 1 billion contacts, many with an interest in technology contacts, many with an interest in technology and education.and education.
Past World Champions have met with heads Past World Champions have met with heads of state.of state.
Over 21,000 students were eligible for one Over 21,000 students were eligible for one free year of ACM student membership.free year of ACM student membership.
Phenomenal Phenomenal Growth...Growth...
Increased from 6,099 to 6,700 teamsIncreased from 6,099 to 6,700 teams
Increased from 1,756 to 1,821 universitiesIncreased from 1,756 to 1,821 universities
Increased World Finals teams to 100Increased World Finals teams to 100
Regionals post another record performance!
GREATGREATRegional Leadership!Regional Leadership!
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Team Participation
Rock Solid FoundationRock Solid Foundation• supported by the UPE Honor Society since 1970• independent operation under the auspices of ACM• headquartered at and supported by Baylor University• fueled by IBM commitment, technology, and know-how…
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The IBM CommitmentThe IBM Commitment
Celebrating 11 years of serviceCelebrating 11 years of serviceto ICPC.to ICPC.
Celebrating 800% Growth.Celebrating 800% Growth.
Celebrating new avenues of Celebrating new avenues of competition in the ICPC Challenge.competition in the ICPC Challenge.
Celebrating unprecedented press.Celebrating unprecedented press.
Celebrating the IBM Celebration!Celebrating the IBM Celebration!
here we are at thehere we are at the
2008 ACM-ICPC World Finals2008 ACM-ICPC World FinalsBanff, AlbertaBanff, Alberta
The World Finals are here at the Fairmont Banff Springs.The World Finals are here at the Fairmont Banff Springs.
World Finals Host: University of AlbertaWorld Finals Host: University of Alberta
Teams advancing to the World Finals will receiveTeams advancing to the World Finals will receive– sleeping accommodations for coach & contestantssleeping accommodations for coach & contestants– tickets to all contest activities, tickets to all contest activities, – treasure, trials, treats, and treasure, trials, treats, and – the opportunity of a lifetime!the opportunity of a lifetime!
Special EventsSpecial Events– The 5The 5thth Annual Competitive Learning Symposium Annual Competitive Learning Symposium
– Great IBM Excursions!Great IBM Excursions!
– 2008 ACM-ICPC World Finals2008 ACM-ICPC World Finals
Past ACM-ICPC World FinalsPast ACM-ICPC World Finals
2002 – Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu2002 – Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu
2003 – The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills (during 2003 – The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills (during Oscars)Oscars)
- Warsaw University Champions received by - Warsaw University Champions received by President of PolandPresident of Poland
2004 – Prague – Obecni Dum2004 – Prague – Obecni Dum– Czech Technical University and Charles UniversityCzech Technical University and Charles University
– City of Prague, Czech Ministry of Education, past City of Prague, Czech Ministry of Education, past PresidentPresident
– Obecni Dum, Prague Symphony OrchestraObecni Dum, Prague Symphony Orchestra
– SPIFMO Champions received by Vladimir PutinSPIFMO Champions received by Vladimir Putin
Past ACM-ICPC World FinalsPast ACM-ICPC World Finals
2005 – Shanghai - Pudong Shangri-La Hotel2005 – Shanghai - Pudong Shangri-La Hotel– Shanghai Jaio Tong UniversityShanghai Jaio Tong University
– City of Shanghai, China Ministry of EducationCity of Shanghai, China Ministry of Education
– Shanghai Drum Corps, SJTU Orchestra, Fireworks over PudongShanghai Drum Corps, SJTU Orchestra, Fireworks over Pudong
2006 – San Antonio – Hilton Palacio del Rio2006 – San Antonio – Hilton Palacio del Rio– Baylor UniversityBaylor University
– City of San Antonio, Baylor Alumni Association, 82 Champs, Henry City of San Antonio, Baylor Alumni Association, 82 Champs, Henry CisnerosCisneros
– Baylor Fiesta, Baylor Orchestra, IBM Rodeo CelebrationBaylor Fiesta, Baylor Orchestra, IBM Rodeo Celebration
2007 – Tokyo – Hilton Disney Sea2007 – Tokyo – Hilton Disney Sea– IBM Tokyo Research Center and ACM Japan ChapterIBM Tokyo Research Center and ACM Japan Chapter
– City of Tokyo, Music, Dancing,City of Tokyo, Music, Dancing,VIP Stars: Tanimoto, Anzai, Feldman, Uchinaga, DaiVIP Stars: Tanimoto, Anzai, Feldman, Uchinaga, Dai
– Disney Sea, Great CelebrationDisney Sea, Great Celebration
Typical World Finals ProgramTypical World Finals Program
Thursday Before – Host University Pre-Con Press Thursday Before – Host University Pre-Con Press ConferenceConference
Team Arrival DayTeam Arrival Day– Competitive Learning SymposiumCompetitive Learning Symposium
– Staff and Team RegistrationStaff and Team Registration
– New RCD WorkshopNew RCD Workshop
– IBM Welcome & the CyberCafeIBM Welcome & the CyberCafe
Day 1Day 1– Regional Contest Directors WorkshopRegional Contest Directors Workshop
– IBM TechTrekIBM TechTrek
– Cultural OutingCultural Outing
– IBM CyberCafeIBM CyberCafe
Typical World Finals ProgramTypical World Finals ProgramDay 2Day 2
– Breakfast Breakfast
– RCD Business MeetingRCD Business Meeting
– Opening SessionOpening Session
– Practice Session IPractice Session I
– Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers
– UPE LuncheonUPE Luncheon
– Press ConferencePress Conference
– Practice Session IIPractice Session II
– Free-form ActivitiesFree-form Activities
– IBM DinnerIBM Dinner
Day 3Day 3– BreakfastBreakfast
– World FinalsWorld Finals
– Awards CeremonyAwards Ceremony
– IBM CelebrationIBM Celebration
Day 4 – Return HomeDay 4 – Return Home
Host OrganizationHost Organization
Host Executive Steering CommitteeHost Executive Steering Committee– University, Community, State, and U.S. Prominent CitizensUniversity, Community, State, and U.S. Prominent Citizens
– University CommitmentUniversity Commitment
– State CommitmentState Commitment
– National CommitmentNational Commitment
Host World Finals Operations GroupHost World Finals Operations Group– Invitations and VisasInvitations and Visas
– Public RelationsPublic Relations
– Information and PublicationsInformation and Publications
– Systems SupportSystems Support
– Local Arrangements & LogisticsLocal Arrangements & Logistics
– Student Hosts (up to 30 per day)Student Hosts (up to 30 per day)
Host Executive Steering CommitteeHost Executive Steering Committee OpportunitiesOpportunities
Garner Commitment at all Community LevelsGarner Commitment at all Community Levels
Publicity – Fall, Winter, EventPublicity – Fall, Winter, Event
Visa Assistance and LegislationVisa Assistance and Legislation
Pre-Con Press ConferencePre-Con Press Conference
Opening SessionOpening Session– Stage & DecorationsStage & Decorations
– Cultural MusicCultural Music
– Fanfare (Orchestral)Fanfare (Orchestral)
– DignitariesDignitaries
Host Cultural ActivityHost Cultural Activity
Awards CeremonyAwards Ceremony– President Awards MedalPresident Awards Medal
The 2008 ACM-ICPC World Finals The 2008 ACM-ICPC World Finals …and beyond?…and beyond?
The 2009 ACM-ICPC World FinalsThe 2009 ACM-ICPC World Finals– Think Nobel!Think Nobel!
The 2010 ACM-ICPC World FinalsThe 2010 ACM-ICPC World Finals– Think Snow and Ice Festival!Think Snow and Ice Festival!
The 2011 ACM-ICPC World FinalsThe 2011 ACM-ICPC World Finals– Think Exotic, High Tech, Equator!Think Exotic, High Tech, Equator!
The 20012-15 ACM-ICPC World FinalsThe 20012-15 ACM-ICPC World Finals– Hawaii, Porto, Rio, Warsaw, Washington DCHawaii, Porto, Rio, Warsaw, Washington DC– Hong Kong, Orlando, Auckland, Nanjing???Hong Kong, Orlando, Auckland, Nanjing???
