[Preliminary Training] Announcement: Online Preliminary Training for the 16th e-ICON World Contest

Dear Participants,

Greetings from the Korea Digital Education Frontier Association (KEFA).

Thank you for your interest in and participation in the 16th e-ICON World Contest 2026.

As the preliminary application period has been ongoing since March 31, we would like to provide information regarding the online preliminary training.

Starting this year, the contest has transitioned from native app development to web app development.

To support participants’ understanding of the contest theme and web app development, online preliminary training is provided. This training is designed to help students—especially those with limited experience—gradually build their web app development capabilities.

The preliminary training consists of required (core) tracks and optional tracks. Please refer to the details and schedule below.

1. Training Structure and Objectives

Track Type		Objective
Required	Foundation Track	Understand SDG 3, define problems, and explore solution directions
	Planning/AI Track	Generate ideas using AI tools and design app concepts
Optional	Tech Design Track	Learn advanced topics such as app architecture, database, and system design

2. Training Topics and Schedule

○ Basic Track (Required, Korean & English)

Session	Track	Topic	Upload Date
1	Foundation	Understanding SDG 3 and topic exploration	Completed
2	Foundation	Problem analysis and similar app case studies	Completed
3	Planning/ AI	Problem definition and solution ideation / collaboration in app development	Apr 17, 2026
4	Planning/ AI	Algorithm and user flow design	Apr 23, 2026
5	Planning/ AI	UI design	Apr 30, 2026
6	Planning/ AI	Writing the app development proposal	May 7, 2026

○ Advanced Track (Optional, Korean & English)

Session	Topic	Upload Date
1	Data-driven problem analysis	Completed
2	Generative AI design	Apr 17, 2026
3	Data structure design	Apr 23, 2026
4	System architecture design	Apr 30, 2026
5	Advanced proposal writing	May 7, 2026

All training courses can be completed until the application deadline (May 29, 2026, Friday).

The online training content is available on the website under:

“Learning Contents – 2026” tab

We encourage all participants to review the materials carefully to ensure smooth preparation for the contest.

◈ Access Online Training: http://edu.e-icon.or.kr/login

◈ Apply for the Contest: https://hn-eicon-front.rootsall.net/en

◈ Contact: KEFA

Tel: +82-2-720-0085

Email: eicon.kefa@gmail.com