What is the registration deadline?

The registration deadline has been extended from October 1 to October 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time. Teams can register using the registration form.

What is the Agent Track model release cutoff?

The specific versions and weights of all model components in the agent system must have been publicly released before November 1, 2026. This extends the previous cutoff of October 1, 2026. See the Agent Track rules for the full restrictions.

Which data can teams use before submissions open?

Before November 10, 2026, participants may use the publicly available MMAE test set to develop and evaluate their models and agent systems. On November 10, 2026, the organizers will release the previously unreleased challenge test set and the submission software development kit (SDK) for uploading results. The leaderboard will open for submissions on the same date.

When is the final team member list confirmed?

Before submissions open on November 10, 2026, the organizers will send a form to collect and confirm each team’s final member list, including supervisors and team leaders. Except in special circumstances, changes to team membership will not be permitted once submissions open.

Can a person participate in both tracks or join multiple teams?

Each person may participate in both tracks, but may be listed on only one team per track. The confirmed member list includes supervisors and team leaders.