2026 Submissions Closed
The submission deadline for the 2026 Potomac ACM Policy Challenge has passed. View the 2026 award recipients.
Participation, Review and Publication
Coauthored manuscripts are permitted. Manuscripts are reviewed anonymously, while the committee separately reviews candidates’ CVs and research-advisor recommendations with identifying information.
Submitted manuscripts are used for the administration and assessment of the Challenge. The Challenge does not publicly publish the full text of winning manuscripts.
For the archived 2026 eligibility requirements, manuscript format, word limit, and schedule, see the 2026 Challenge page. For supporting letters, see the recommendation guidance.
Historical Release Form
The 2022 author release is retained as a historical reference. It is not the current signing form. This guidance does not amend previously signed agreements or withdraw licences previously granted.
For questions about submissions or results, contact challenge@potomac.acm.org.
Program information clarified on 23 October 2026.