Coding, Math, and AI: What’s Ahead for School Students in 2026–2027

Looking for new ways to challenge your programming skills, explore AI, or get better at solving math problems?

This school year, JetBrains is bringing even more opportunities to young people interested in technology. From free online clubs and coding competitions across Europe to intensive programming camps, there’s plenty to get involved in.

Whether you want to prepare for competitions, learn something new, or meet other students who share your interests, here’s what’s coming up in 2026–2027.

Join one of our free Youth Clubs

Our Youth Clubs bring together school students who want to go further in mathematics, programming, and AI. Through practical assignments and challenging problems, participants can develop their skills and learn alongside like-minded peers.

Youth Math Club

Registration open until October 31

Mathematical thinking is at the heart of good programming. At the Youth Math Club, students practise solving unfamiliar problems, identifying patterns, and developing logical reasoning skills.

It’s an opportunity to strengthen mathematical foundations and learn to approach complex problems with confidence.

Join the Youth Math Club

Youth AI Club

Registration open until October 31

What does it take to build and train a machine learning model?

At the Youth AI Club, students explore the mathematics and programming behind artificial intelligence. Through practical assignments, they work with machine learning problems, train models, and experiment with neural networks.

Join the Youth AI Club

Youth Coding Club

Starts October 22

For students who enjoy solving programming problems and finding efficient solutions, the Youth Coding Club offers opportunities to put their skills into practice.

Participants tackle coding challenges, strengthen their problem-solving abilities, and develop their programming skills step by step.

Join the Youth Coding Club

JetBrains Coding Cups: Cyprus, Poland, and Serbia

This autumn, we’re bringing our in-person JetBrains Coding Cups to new locations: Cyprus, Poland, and Serbia.

Open to school students aged 13–19, these competitions offer a chance to test programming skills, tackle interesting problems, and meet fellow young coders.

Date

Country

October 17, 2026

🇨🇾 Cyprus

October 24, 2026

🇵🇱 Poland

November 14, 2026

🇷🇸 Serbia

Register for a JetBrains Coding Cup

The Cyprus Programming Challenge returns for its fourth edition

November 8, 2026 | Cyprus

The Cyprus Programming Challenge is back for the fourth time!

This competition brings together young programmers from across Cyprus to solve problems, demonstrate their skills, and gain competition experience.

It’s open to both middle and high school students, with participants of all skill levels welcome.

Registration opens soon. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for announcements.

Youth Coding Challenge: Put your skills to the test and unlock new opportunities

November 29, 2026

The Youth Coding Challenge is more than a programming competition. It’s also an opportunity for students to take the next step in their learning journey.

This year’s challenge features two leagues, each offering different opportunities.

Junior League (ages 13–15)

Winners may receive an invitation to join the second level of the Youth Coding Club in the spring semester, with opportunities for in-person learning alongside teaching assistants and teachers.

Senior League (ages 16–19)

Competition results can count towards selection for ACTS 2027.1, our intensive programming camp in Cyprus, planned for March 15–26, 2027.

ACTS stands for Algorithm and Code Training Schools. These camps bring motivated students together to learn from experienced teachers, take part in programming contests, and exchange ideas with other young programmers.

Registration opens soon. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for announcements.

ACTS 2027.1: Eleven days of programming, AI, and learning together

March 15–25, 2027 | Cyprus

One of the highlights of the academic year will be the next edition of ACTS.

For eleven days, school students will come together in Cyprus for intensive learning, practical challenges, and discussions with teachers and peers who share their passion for technology.

ACTS 2027.1 will feature three tracks:

Competitive Programming: For students who want to deepen their algorithmic knowledge and sharpen their contest skills.

Software Engineering: For students interested in developing their software development and practical programming skills.

Artificial Intelligence: For students looking to explore advanced AI topics alongside other talented young learners.

Results from the Youth Coding Challenge on November 29 will be considered during selection for the Competitive Programming and Software Engineering tracks.

The AI track will follow a different format. Participation will be by invitation only, bringing together national teams from five countries and 20 students living in Cyprus who are taking part in the selection process for the country’s International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) national team.

Beyond the lectures and coding challenges, ACTS is also about meeting people who share your interests, exchanging ideas, and finding new motivation to keep learning.

Registration is expected to open in mid-October. If you’re interested, follow our Instagram and LinkedIn channels for updates.