IOAI 2026 — Astana, Kazakhstan
The International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) is a global science olympiad for high school students, bringing together the world's brightest young minds to compete in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Astana, Kazakhstan
August 2–8, 2026
The official IOAI 2026 website has the latest information about registration and the event programme.
What is IOAI?
IOAI is an international competition that challenges students to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. Each participating country is represented by up to two teams of four students, accompanied by a team leader. The olympiad aims to foster innovation, encourage collaboration, and inspire the next generation of AI researchers, engineers, and technology leaders.
The International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) is a global science olympiad for high school students, bringing together the world's brightest young minds to compete in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Competitive Programming Federation
Format
Competition Format
Individual Contest
Participants solve AI and machine learning problems independently, demonstrating their skills in algorithm design, model development, data analysis, and problem-solving.
Team Challenge
Teams collaborate to solve complex AI challenges that require coordination, creativity, and the integration of diverse technical skills.
GAITE Contest
Global AI Talent Empowerment (GAITE) is a simplified version of the Individual Contest. Participants work on similar AI and machine learning tasks but are allowed to request hints during the competition. GAITE has its own independent leaderboard.
Olympiad at a Glance
Volunteers
Want to be part of IOAI 2026? Download the required documents to participate as a volunteer.
