General Rules
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Registration Requirements:
- For in-person attendance at the kickoff event on 24th January, 2025 at CERN, participants must be registered for the Main Conference.
- For those participating online, registration for the challenge alone is sufficient. A zoom link and recording will be provided.
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Team Composition:
- Participants may compete individually or in teams.
- Teams can consist of members from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Submission Deadline:
- All final submissions must be completed and uploaded by 12:00PM (CET) on 28th March, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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Evaluation Criteria:
- Submissions will be judged based on:
- Scientific Results
- Originality
- Clarity of Presentation
- Code Structure and Documentation
- Ensure all submissions are well-documented and reproducible.
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Prizes:
- Winners will be announced at a subsequent conference. Details about the prizes will be shared during the event.
Ethical Guidelines
- Participants are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and conduct during the competition.
- Strict adherence to the CERN Ethics is required.
Violations of ethical guidelines may result in disqualification.
Technical Guidelines
- All submissions must use open-source quantum computing frameworks or tools compatible with the challenge requirements.
- Proper attribution and citation of external resources, libraries, or datasets used in the project are mandatory.
Communication and Support
- During the online phase, participants can access support through the challenge’s communication channels.
- Collaboration and constructive interactions among participants are encouraged, but plagiarism or misuse of others' work is strictly prohibited.
By participating in the CERN-HEP-Challenge, you agree to comply with these rules and guidelines. Let's make this a rewarding, collaborative, and innovative event for everyone involved!
