Fredrik Niemela

Biography

Fredrik Niemela is a distinguished leader in international informatics and cybersecurity education, currently serving as the President of the International Cybersecurity Olympiad (ICO) 2026 Committee, which will be held in Sydney, Australia. With extensive experience in organizing and leading prestigious international competitions, he has served on the International Committee of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) from 2008 to 2011, and on the International Scientific Committee (ISC) from 2011 to 2014. He has also held key positions with the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), serving as Problem Archive Director and Standards Committee Chair. Additionally, he has directed the Nordic Collegiate Programming Contest (NCPC) for the 2024 and 2025 editions. His commitment to advancing competitive programming and cybersecurity education globally makes him an invaluable leader in fostering the next generation of cybersecurity talent.

Key Achievements

• President of ICO 2026 Committee (Sydney, Australia)
• Member of IOI International Committee (2008-2011)
• Member of IOI International Scientific Committee (2011-2014)
• ICPC Problem Archive Director and Standards Committee Chair
• NCPC Director (2024-2025 editions)

Role in National Selection

As President of the ICO 2026 Committee, Fredrik Niemela provides strategic leadership and oversight for the International Cybersecurity Olympiad, ensuring the highest standards of competition organization and educational excellence. He brings decades of experience in international informatics competitions to guide the development and execution of ICO 2026 in Sydney, Australia.