There is a particular kind of energy that exists only at the beginning of something extraordinary. It lives in hurried footsteps before a competition, conversations between strangers who may soon become friends, and the anticipation of not quite knowing what lies ahead. 

Welcome to SIMC^2.0 2026, where minds from different places, backgrounds and experiences come together, united by curiosity and the thrill of tackling the unknown. Over the next few days, classrooms will become battlegrounds of ideas, equations will become adventures, and challenges will become stories waiting to be told. 

That is where Epigraph enters the picture. This time, the headlines are about you. This is the place where the everyday moments of SIMC^2.0: the triumphs, the surprises, the laughter between rounds, and even the occasional collective confusion, take centre stage. 

You are the authors of this experience, and we are simply here with pens (and keyboards) to capture the sparks you make along the way. More than just a newsletter, we hope to create a time capsule of memories that you can return to, long after the excitement of the competition settles into nostalgia. 

As you continue your journey through the vast landscape of Mathematics and Computing, with all its unexpected turns and remarkable discoveries, we invite you to make Epigraph a little rest stop along the way. Browse through our stories, challenge yourself with a puzzle or two, and take a moment to enjoy the experience unfolding around you. 

And one small disclaimer: our journalists will be roaming the grounds in search of stories and conversations. Should you encounter them, do not be alarmed. They are simply on a mission to hear about your experiences and preserve the voices behind SIMC^2.0. 

Welcome to SIMC^2.0 2026 — let’s make it unforgettable.