Official Program

Program of Events

Explore the 10-day schedule of the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Event dates: 10–19 July 2026.

Main Venue

National University of Uzbekistan & Central Asian Expo Center

Student Residence

New Uzbekistan Hotels

Mentor Residence

Wyndham Hotel & Hyatt Regency Hotel

Jury Residence

Wyndham Hotel & Hyatt Regency Hotel

Organizer

Science Olympiad Center

Excursion Options

Samarkand, Sun Institute, Islamic Civilisation Center...

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10.07.2026

Day 1Arrival & Registration Day

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All dayArrivals, badges, accommodation check-inArrivals, badges, accommodation check-inArrivals, badges, accommodation check-in
07:00 – 09:00Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
12:00 – 14:00Lunch (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Lunch (Wyndham Hotel)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
19:00 – 21:00Dinner (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Dinner (Wyndham Hotel)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)
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11.07.2026

Day 2Opening Ceremony & Separation

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07:00 – 08:30Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
09:30 – 12:30Opening Ceremony (International Forum Palace)Opening Ceremony (International Forum Palace)Opening Ceremony (International Forum Palace)
12:30 – 13:00Giving all gadgets and electronic devices
13:00 – 14:00Lunch (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Lunch (University)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
14:30 – 18:00Lab instruction (CAEx)Lab visit, equipment checks, receive practical exam copies
19:00 – 20:00Dinner (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Dinner (Wyndham Hotel)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)
20:00 – 23:001st Jury Session — practical exam discussion - session 1 (Hyatt Regency)1st Jury Session — practical exam discussion - session 1 (Hyatt Regency)
23:00 – 24:00Practical exam discussion - session 2 (Hyatt Regency)Practical exam discussion - session 2 (Hyatt Regency)
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12.07.2026

Day 3Excursion & Practical Exam Translation

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07:00 – 08:30Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
09:00 – 13:00Excursion to New Uzbekistan ParkTranslation of practical exam (Hyatt Regency)Oversee translations (Hyatt Regency)
13:00 – 14:00LunchLunch (Wyndham Hotel)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
14:00 – 19:00Master classes in New Uzbekistan Park (pottery, painting, board games, ice-breaking, etc.)Translation continues/printing (Wyndham Hotel)Oversee translations (Hyatt Regency)
19:00 – 20:00Dinner (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Dinner (Wyndham Hotel)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)
Until 21:00Deadline for practical exam translation submissionDeadline for practical exam translation submission
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13.07.2026

Day 4Practical Exam

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06:00 – 08:00Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
09:00 – 14:00Practical Exam (5 hrs)Distribution of theoretical exam copies (Hyatt Regency)Distribution of theoretical exam copies (Hyatt Regency)
14:00 – 15:00Lunch (Campus)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)Lunch (Campus)
15:00 – 19:00Excursion to Victory ParkPreparation for discussing theoretical exam (Hyatt Regency)Preparation for discussing theoretical exam (Hyatt Regency)
18:00 – 19:00Dinner (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Dinner (Wyndham Hotel)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)
19:00 – 21:002nd Jury Session — theoretical exam discussion - session 1 (Hyatt Regency)2nd Jury Session — theoretical exam discussion - session 1 (Hyatt Regency)
21:00 – 23:00Theoretical exam discussion - session 2 (Hyatt Regency)Theoretical exam discussion - session 2 (Hyatt Regency)
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14.07.2026

Day 5Excursion & Theoretical Exam Translation

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07:00 – 08:30Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
09:00 – 13:00Excursion to Sun InstituteTranslation of theoretical examMarking practical exam
13:00 – 14:00Lunch (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Lunch (Wyndham Hotel)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
14:00 – 19:00Board games in New Uzbekistan Park/HotelsTranslation continues/printing (Wyndham Hotel)Marking practical exam (Hyatt Regency)
19:00 – 20:00Dinner (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Dinner (Wyndham Hotel)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)
Until 21:00Deadline for theoretical exam translation submissionDeadline for theoretical exam translation submission
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15.07.2026

Day 6Theoretical Exam & Reunion Party

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06:00 – 08:00Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
09:00 – 14:00Theoretical Exam (5 hrs)3rd + 4th Jury Session (Hyatt Regency)3rd + 4th Jury Session (Hyatt Regency)
14:00 – 16:00Reunion Party (CAEx)Reunion Party (CAEx)Reunion Party (CAEx)
16:00 – 18:00Excursion to Tashkent City (Shopping time)MarkingMarking
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16.07.2026

Day 7Trip to Samarkand

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05:00 – 06:00Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
06:00 – 18:00Trip to SamarkandMarkingMarking
13:00 – 14:00Lunch (Samarkand)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
18:00 – 19:00Dinner (Samarkand)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)
19:00 – 21:00Coming back to TashkentMarkingMarking
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17.07.2026

Day 8Arbitration & Results Finalization

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07:00 – 08:30Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
09:00 – 13:00Sport games in New Uzbekistan Sport ComplexArbitration session 1 — verify marks, resolve grading issues (Hyatt Regency)Arbitration session 1 supervised by SC (Hyatt Regency)
13:00 – 14:00Lunch (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Lunch (Wyndham Hotel)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
14:00 – 19:00Sport games in New Uzbekistan Sport ComplexArbitration session 2 — verify marks, resolve grading issues (Hyatt Regency)Arbitration session 2 supervised by SC (Hyatt Regency)
19:00 – 20:00Dinner (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Dinner (Wyndham Hotel)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)
20:00 – 23:005th Jury Session — finalize results, allocate medals (Hyatt Regency)5th Jury Session — finalize results, allocate medals (Hyatt Regency)
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18.07.2026

Day 9Closing Ceremony & Farewell

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07:00 – 08:30Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
09:00 – 13:00Excursion to Center of Islamic CivilizationExcursion to Center of Islamic CivilizationExcursion to Center of Islamic Civilization
13:00 – 14:00Lunch (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Lunch (Wyndham Hotel)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
16:00 – 18:00Closing Ceremony — medals, cultural program, IChO flag handoverClosing Ceremony — medals, cultural program, IChO flag handoverClosing Ceremony — medals, cultural program, IChO flag handover
19:00 – 22:00Farewell Party (Renaissance Hall)Farewell Party (Renaissance Hall)Farewell Party (Renaissance Hall)
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19.07.2026

Day 10Departures

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All dayDepartures assisted by OCDepartures assisted by OCDepartures assisted by OC
07:00 – 09:00Breakfast (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Breakfast (Wyndham Hotel)Breakfast (Hyatt Regency)
12:00 – 14:00Lunch (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Lunch (Wyndham Hotel)Lunch (Hyatt Regency)
19:00 – 21:00Dinner (New Uzbekistan Hotels)Dinner (Wyndham Hotel)Dinner (Hyatt Regency)