USIOT 2026 Official Contest Schedule

Preliminary Rounds, National Finals, and IIOT International Finals

IIOT 2026 will be held in Piatra Neamț, Romania

Schedule Timeline

  • Preliminary Round 1

    November 10, 2025
  • Preliminary Round 2

    December 9, 2025
  • Preliminary Round 3

    January 14, 2026
  • Preliminary Round 4

    February 12, 2026
  • National Finals

    March 2026
    The National Finals shall be held in March 2026 at a designated in-person venue in Connecticut. The USIOT will determine which teams are online or in-person based on distance from the contest venue. Invitations to participate shall be extended to teams based on cumulative performance in the Preliminary Rounds. Specific dates and location shall be communicated no later than 30 days prior to the event.
  • IIOT International Finals

    May 2026
    The IIOT International Finals shall be conducted in May 2026. The team representing the United States shall be determined based on results from the National Finals. Specific dates and locations shall be announced before the National Finals.

Preliminary Rounds

Four online rounds held on the dates listed above, following official USIOT rules and format.

National Finals

The National Finals will be held in March 2026 in Connecticut. Participation (online or in-person) will be based on distance to the venue. Invitations will be sent according to cumulative performance in the Preliminary Rounds, with specific dates and location communicated at least 30 days prior.

IIOT International Finals

The IIOT International Finals will be conducted in May 2026. The U.S. team selection is based on National Finals results; dates and location will be announced in advance of the event.

General Provisions

  • All participants are expected to adhere strictly to the USIOT Code of Conduct.
  • Failure to comply with participation requirements or contest rules may result in disqualification.
  • The USIOT National Committee reserves the right to modify dates, logistics, financial details,