All students and high schoolers that are interested in programming, as well as programmers with at most one year experience can apply. Competitiors apply in teams of 3 or 4 members. Each member must write their own application. Team members need not be from the same faculty (or high school).

The competition is split in three parts: the introduction, working time and closing ceremony. During the introduction period, competitors will meet with the sponsors and jury who will introduce this years theme and requirements. Participants will then have 24 hours to develop their solution along with a brief presentation. Each team will have two 15 minute consultation sessions with the jury. During the closing ceremony, competitors will present their solutions to the jury, other participants and all interested onlookers. After the last presentation concludes, the jury will decide the winner within the hour.

The jury is made up of sponsors representatives, MATF professors and one member of SUM.