Salam Codeforces,

I wanted to share an exciting opportunity for students and competitive programmers in Pakistan.

Have you ever wondered how messages stay secure, how encryption works, or how mathematics and computer science can be used to protect information? If so, you might be interested in PakCrypt26 — Pakistan's National Cryptography Competition & Symposium.

Cryptography is a fascinating field that connects mathematics, logical reasoning, algorithms, and computer science. From securing online communications to protecting sensitive information, it plays a huge role in the digital world we live in today.

As competitive programmers, we're already familiar with solving challenging problems, developing algorithms, and thinking logically. Cryptography offers another interesting way to apply these skills and explore problems beyond traditional competitive programming.

Why should you check it out?

• Explore cryptography: Learn more about the science behind secure communication and encryption.
• Challenge your thinking: Discover a field where mathematics, logic, and computer science come together.
• Connect with the community: Get involved in Pakistan's cryptography competition and symposium.
• Try something new: Whether you're into competitive programming, mathematics, cybersecurity, or computer science, this could be a great opportunity to explore a new area.

How to register?

If you're interested, you can register here.

The Deadline for registration is 20, October, 2026.(You need to be quick.)

Important: When the registration form asks how you heard about the event, select "Event Ambassador" and enter my ambassador code:

PK26-CZ5GGT

I'd really appreciate it if you used my code when registering!

Final Thoughts

Competitive programming is not just about solving problems; it's also about discovering new areas of computer science, improving our skills, and exploring opportunities beyond the usual contests. If cryptography sounds interesting to you, give PakCrypt26 a look and see what it has to offer!

Good luck, everyone, and happy coding!