What is TCO?

The 2009 TopCoder Open (TCO) is a world-wide programming and graphic design tournament that is open to all TopCoder members 18 and older, who are in good standing, and meet all other eligibility criteria. There are nine different tracks of competition as part of the TCO: Algorithm, Architecture, Assembly, Component Design & Development, Marathon, Mod Dash, Specification, and Studio Design. Taking part in the TCO09 gives you the opportunity to showcase your programming and/or design skills up against some of the best in the world. We're also dishing out cash and prizes! Becoming a TopCoder member is easy and free. Register here. Have a question? Just email service@topcoder.com. Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the preparations for this awesome event!

Schedule of Onsite Events*


  Monday, June 1, 2009  
  8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Welcome Reception  


  Tuesday, June 2, 2009  
  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Marathon Finals  
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mod Dash Round 1  
  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch  
  12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Studio Finals 1  
  1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Innovating Technical Writing Through Competitions Round Table  
  2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Specification and Conceptualization Round Table  
  3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Architecture and Assembly Round Table  
  5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dinner  
  6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Competitor Game Room and Poker Tournament  


  Wednesday, June 3, 2009  
  8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Studio Finals 2  
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mod Dash Round 2  
  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch  
  2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Components Round Table  
  3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. AOL/TopCoder Sensations Developer Challenge Forum  
  2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Algorithm Semifinal  
  5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dinner  


  Thursday, June 4, 2009  
  9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mod Dash Round 3  
  11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. TopCoder Q & A, Featuring Jack Hughes, Founder, and TopCoder staff  
  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch  
  12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Algorithm Finals  
  3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Winner Announcements  
  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Awards Reception  

Please note all competition rounds here include 30 minute set up time.

*Schedule subject to change with or without notice.

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