Note that all times are UTC – London, Dublin, Lisbon, Abidjan, Accra, Dakar, etc.
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Reference samples released to registered participants | – |
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Submission portal opens | 00:01, Sat 01 Aug 2026 |
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Submission portal closes | 23:59, Wed 30 Sep 2026 |
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Submissions assessed against the Criteria by the Panel | Thu 01 Oct to Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
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Winners and rankings announced on the Scoreboard | Late Oct 2026 |
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Prizes dispatched | Early Nov 2026 |