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The International Programming Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest 2026

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The International Programming Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest 2026

42 minutes. 13 problems.

An international programming contest with algorithmic, logic, and unusual problems.

📅 June 6, 2026
⏰ 15:00 (Local Time)
👤 Individual Participation
🌍 Online Worldwide + Offline Hubs

Offline Hubs in Kazakhstan: 
Almaty – Baizakova str, 280, The South Tower, DataArt Office
Astana – Syganak ave, 60/2, Business Center Abu-Dhabi, DataArt office
Karaganda – Alalykin str, 12, Terricon Valley

Why “Towel”?

The contest is inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.

Towel Day is celebrated worldwide on May 25th, and bringing a towel has become a Proggy-Buggy tradition.

Why 42?
They say it’s the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.

 

🏆 Categories:
Amateurs • Professionals • Superheroes

 

Why Join?

✔ Practice problem-solving skills
✔ Compete with participants worldwide
✔ Win prizes and receive participation certificates
✔ Get noticed by DataArt Internship Program recruiters

🧠 Training problems are available before the contest.

💻 Participation is free

Register:

⚠ Registration deadline: June 5, 2026

 

🟡 Bring a towel to an offline hub and get a special prize from the organizers.

  • Region

    Astana

  • Address

    ул. Сыганак 60/2, Астана 020000, Казахстан

  • Start date

    June 6, 2026, 3 p.m.

  • End date

    June 6, 2026, 4 p.m.

Participate