International AI Innovation Olympiad
IAI2O 2026 National Preliminary Round Applications Are Open
Redefine Learning with AI
IAI²O is the world's premier international academic AI Olympiad for teenagers, centered on AI to build a new cognitive framework for youth.
We empower global teens to comprehend the world and explore real-world problems, and expand human intelligence through interdisciplinary AI innovation—paving the way for the next generation of academic innovators.
Event Schedule & Timeline
National Preliminary Round | Online
Regional Divisions
Registration Deadline:
June 7, 2026
Submission Deadline:
June 20, 2026
AIIC Test Day: Asia-June 20, 2026
North America- July 20, 2026
AIIC Test Day:
Asia-June 20, 2026
North America-July 20, 2026
Result Announcement:
June 30, 2026
Global Final Round | In-Person
Global Summit at MIT
Tracks
AI Innovators Challenge
Designed to identify talented students in AI, this challenge promotes scientific thinking, creativity, and responsible AI practices, shaping the next generation of AI innovators.
AI for Science
Redefine research paradigms with AI, explore cutting-edge science, and build core research and academic skills for young innovators.
AI for Business
Harness AI to build market-ready solutions, craft data-driven business models, and unlock tangible commercial impact.
Scientific Committee
Prof. Zhigang Suo
Harvard University
Prof. Zhigang Suo
Harvard University
Member, U.S. National Academy of Engineering
Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Humboldt Research Award
Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal (ASME)
Special Achievement Award for Young Investigators in Applied Mechanics (ASME)
Prof. Xuanhe Zhao
MIT
Prof. Xuanhe Zhao
MIT
Member, U.S. National Academy of Engineering
NSF CAREER Award
ONR Young Investigator Award
ASME Hughes Young Investigator Award
Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher
Humboldt Research Award
Prof. Ju Li
MIT
Prof. Ju Li
MIT
Member, U.S. National Academy of Engineering
Fellow, Materials Research Society
Fellow, American Physical Society
Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture
Prof. Baochun Li
University of Toronto
Prof. Baochun Li
University of Toronto
Fellow, IEEE
Fellow, Royal Society of Canada
ACM Distinguished Member
Multiple Best Paper Awards at major systems conferences
Member of professional editorial boards and international program committees
Dr. Xuedong Huang
Chief Technology Officer of Zoom
Dr. Xuedong Huang
Chief Technology Officer of Zoom
Member, U.S. National Academy of Engineeringw
Fellow, IEEE
Fellow, ACM
Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
IEEE Bose Industrial Leader Award (2023)
Inventor on 170+ U.S. patents
Prof. Song-Chun Zhu
UCLA
Prof. Song-Chun Zhu
UCLA
Member, National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
