ACMICPC Global Coverage http:icpc.baylor.edu http:www.acmicpc.org

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ACM-ICPCGlobal Coveragehttp//icpc.baylor.eduht
tp//www.acmicpc.org
Presented by William B. Poucher, Executive
Director 6 April 2008 Regional
Contest Directors Symposium
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Mission

• The ACM International Collegiate Programming
  Contest (ICPC) provides college students with
  opportunities to interact with students from
  other universities and to sharpen and demonstrate
  their problem-solving, programming, and teamwork
  skills.
• The contest provides a platform for ACM,
  industry, and academia to encourage and focus
  public attention on the next generation of
  computing professionals as they pursue excellence.

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Goals

• Attract as many students as possible
• Attract as many colleges and universities as
  possible
• Draw from as many areas of the world as
  possible
• Provide equitable access to the Contest Finals
• Strive for competitive contests
• Involve Industry and shine the spotlight on
  students
• Maintain and support the volunteer base

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The ICPC Culture

• Organization
• Promote regional integrity.
• Provide global coordination.
• Policy
• Keep it simple.
• Serve, dont rule.
• Never have the same problem for the same reason.
• Principles
• Put people first.
• Follow the Golden Rule.
• Solve the solvable resolve the resolvable avoid
  the rest.
• Grow strong by resolving conflicts.

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Shining the Light...

• IBM Media efforts will reach over 1 billion
  contacts, many with an interest in technology and
  education.
• Past World Champions have met with heads of
  state.
• Over 21,000 students were eligible for one free
  year of ACM student membership.

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Phenomenal Growth...

• Increased from 6,099 to 6,700 teams
• Increased from 1,756 to 1,821 universities
• Increased World Finals teams to 100

Regionals post another record performance!
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GREATRegional Leadership!
ACM SigBoard Apple
Microsoft 150
The IBM Touch! 800
ATT 150
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Rock 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

ACM SigBoard Apple
Microsoft 150
The IBM Touch! 800
ATT 150
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The IBM Commitment

• Celebrating 11 years of serviceto ICPC.
• Celebrating 800 Growth.
• Celebrating new avenues of competition in the
  ICPC Challenge.
• Celebrating unprecedented press.
• Celebrating the IBM Celebration!

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here we are at the2008 ACM-ICPC World
FinalsBanff, Alberta

• The World Finals are here at the Fairmont Banff
  Springs.
• World Finals Host University of Alberta
• Teams advancing to the World Finals will receive
• sleeping accommodations for coach contestants
• tickets to all contest activities,
• treasure, trials, treats, and
• the opportunity of a lifetime!
• Special Events
• The 5th Annual Competitive Learning Symposium
• Great IBM Excursions!
• 2008 ACM-ICPC World Finals

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Past ACM-ICPC World Finals

• 2002 Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu
• 2003 The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills (during
  Oscars)
• - Warsaw University Champions received by
  President of Poland
• 2004 Prague Obecni Dum
• Czech Technical University and Charles University
• City of Prague, Czech Ministry of Education, past
  President
• Obecni Dum, Prague Symphony Orchestra
• SPIFMO Champions received by Vladimir Putin

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Past ACM-ICPC World Finals

• 2005 Shanghai - Pudong Shangri-La Hotel
• Shanghai Jaio Tong University
• City of Shanghai, China Ministry of Education
• Shanghai Drum Corps, SJTU Orchestra, Fireworks
  over Pudong
• 2006 San Antonio Hilton Palacio del Rio
• Baylor University
• City of San Antonio, Baylor Alumni Association,
  82 Champs, Henry Cisneros
• Baylor Fiesta, Baylor Orchestra, IBM Rodeo
  Celebration
• 2007 Tokyo Hilton Disney Sea
• IBM Tokyo Research Center and ACM Japan Chapter
• City of Tokyo, Music, Dancing,VIP Stars
  Tanimoto, Anzai, Feldman, Uchinaga, Dai
• Disney Sea, Great Celebration

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Typical World Finals Program

• Thursday Before Host University Pre-Con Press
  Conference
• Team Arrival Day
• Competitive Learning Symposium
• Staff and Team Registration
• New RCD Workshop
• IBM Welcome the CyberCafe
• Day 1
• Regional Contest Directors Workshop
• IBM TechTrek
• Cultural Outing
• IBM CyberCafe

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Typical World Finals Program

• Day 2
• Breakfast
• RCD Business Meeting
• Opening Session
• Practice Session I
• Questions and Answers
• UPE Luncheon
• Press Conference
• Practice Session II
• Free-form Activities
• IBM Dinner
• Day 3
• Breakfast
• World Finals
• Awards Ceremony
• IBM Celebration
• Day 4 Return Home

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Host Organization

• Host Executive Steering Committee
• University, Community, State, and U.S. Prominent
  Citizens
• University Commitment
• State Commitment
• National Commitment
• Host World Finals Operations Group
• Invitations and Visas
• Public Relations
• Information and Publications
• Systems Support
• Local Arrangements Logistics
• Student Hosts (up to 30 per day)

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Host Executive Steering Committee Opportunities

• Garner Commitment at all Community Levels
• Publicity Fall, Winter, Event
• Visa Assistance and Legislation
• Pre-Con Press Conference
• Opening Session
• Stage Decorations
• Cultural Music
• Fanfare (Orchestral)
• Dignitaries
• Host Cultural Activity
• Awards Ceremony
• President Awards Medal

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The 2008 ACM-ICPC World Finals and beyond?

• The 2009 ACM-ICPC World Finals
• Think Nobel!
• The 2010 ACM-ICPC World Finals
• Think Snow and Ice Festival!
• The 2011 ACM-ICPC World Finals
• Think Exotic, High Tech, Equator!
• The 20012-15 ACM-ICPC World Finals
• Hawaii, Porto, Rio, Warsaw, Washington DC
• Hong Kong, Orlando, Auckland, Nanjing???