Introduction
OGC 2026 is a large-scale combinatorial optimization competition hosted by LG CNS and the Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers (KIIE). This year's challenge — "The Grand Shipyard Puzzle: Pack the Block, Beat the Clock" — is inspired by real-world industrial logistics problems. Visit the official website for full problem descriptions and datasets: www.optichallenge.com
Tools and Technologies
- No restrictions on programming languages or tools
- Participants may use any open-source libraries or frameworks
- All submitted code must be reproducible and well-documented
- Detailed technical guidelines will be provided on the official competition platform
Inspiration
Shipyard logistics is one of the most complex real-world optimization challenges — involving thousands of blocks, tight deadlines, and limited resources. OGC 2026 was designed to bridge the gap between academic optimization research and real industrial problems. We invite the world's best algorithmic minds to take on this challenge and push the boundaries of what's possible.
Community & Support
All competition announcements and Q&A are managed via Discord