The Roadmap to Glory 🗺️

This isn’t just a schedule; it’s your mission log. From the first spark of an idea to the high-stakes global stage, here is how you’ll navigate the IDSC 2026 journey. Lock in these dates, no pressure, but the world is watching! 🌍✨

IDSC 2026 Timeline Poster

🚀 Phase 1: The Ignition (Registration)

Assemble your squad, pick your challenge, and get ready to launch.

 
       
  • 💎 25 February 2026: Official Launch      
    The portal opens! Team registration begins and the official PhysioNet datasets are ready for exploration.    
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  • 🛑 10 March 2026: Registration Deadline      
    The last call! All teams must be finalized by 11:59 PM (GMT+8). Don't get left at the starting line.    
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🧠 Phase 2: Power Up (Workshops)

Sharpen your tools and learn from the best in the business.

 

14 March 2026: Intl. Mathematics Day & Workshops

 
       
  • ⚡ AM Session: Data Science / Machine Learning Workshop with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shukor Sanim Mohd Fauzi (UiTM).
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  • 🎙️ PM Session: Presentation Skills Workshop with Dr. Ghazila Binti Ghazi (UPM).
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  • 🛠️ Plus: A deep-dive technical briefing on tackling the PhysioNet biomedical datasets.
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📤 Phase 3: The Big Drop (Submission)

It’s crunch time. Polish your code and record your winning pitch.

 

25 March 2026: Stage 1 Deadline

 

Submit your mission-critical files via the official portal:

 
       
  • 📄 Tech Report: Your methodology, data preprocessing, and clinical insights (Max 5 pages).
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  • 🎥 Video Pitch: A 3-minute summary explaining how your solution brings "Hope in Healthcare".
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  • 💻 Code: Link your reproducible GitHub/GitLab repository.
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⚖️ Phase 4: The Filter (Judging)

While you rest, the experts hunt for the elite.

 
       
  • 🔍 26 Mar – 01 Apr: Preliminary Judging      
    The joint UPM, UNAIR, UNMUL, and UB panel—joined by healthcare and AI industry experts—hunts for technical rigor and clinical relevance.    
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  • 📣 02 April 2026: Finalists Unveiled      
    The Top 5 elite teams are announced! Finalists move on to the high-stakes live briefing.    
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🏆 Phase 5: The Showdown (Grand Final)

Battle for glory and prove your model can change the world.

 

11 April 2026: Grand Final & Celebration

 
       
  • 🎤 Live Pitches: The Top 5 teams face our international judging panel (10 mins presentation + 5 mins Q&A).
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  • 🥇 The Reveal: We crown the Champions, Runners-up, and Consolation winners.
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  • 🤝 Closing: Celebrating math, hope, and regional unity!
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🔥 Every second counts. Secure your spot and start building today!