2024 Bulgaria

The 1st edition of IOAI

The 1st edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence took place in Burgas, Bulgaria from the 9th to the 15th of August, 2024.

This was the 1st of many editions of this global competition that brought together the brightest young minds in Artificial Intelligence and provided a platform for high school students to showcase their talents and passion for AI.

Results & awards

In the 1st edition of the International Olympiad in AI, the jury awarded 21 medals for the Scientific Round (4 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze) out of 41 teams, as well as 21 awards for the Practical Round (4 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze). In addition, the jury selected the top 3 teams from both rounds for a Special Award for Exceptional Performance.

About Burgas

The 1st edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence took place in Burgas, Bulgaria: a vibrant coastal city located on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria.

It is the fourth-largest city in the country and is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and beautiful natural surroundings.

Tourist highlights

Burgas Sea Garden

This is the largest and most popular park in Burgas, offering scenic walks, playgrounds, and beautiful views of the Black Sea. It is an excellent spot for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Burgas Opera House

For those interested in performing arts, the Burgas Opera House hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and theater. Check the schedule to catch a performance during your visit.

St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral

An architectural gem in the heart of Burgas, this cathedral is named after the two brothers who created the Cyrillic alphabet. The cathedral’s stunning frescoes and icons are a must-see.

Burgas Archaeological Museum

Discover the rich history of the region through exhibits that showcase artifacts from ancient Thrace, Greece, and Rome. The museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the past civilizations that have influenced Burgas.

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Organizers

Participating teams

Speakers

Tasks 2024

In the 1st edition of the International Olympiad in AI, the Contest was separated into a Scientific Round and a Practical Round. The purpose of the Scientific Round was for teams to train new AI models while the goal for the Practical Round was for the contestants to use existing AI tools in order to accomplish creative tasks.

Scientific round

The Scientific Round featured an at-home stage and an on-site stage with 3 tasks for each: one in Natural Language Processing (NLP), one in Machine Learning (ML), and one in Computer Vision (CV). Teams had one month to work on the at-home tasks and 8 hours to work on the on-site tasks. You can download the Google Colab notebooks for the best at-home solutions and on-site solutions. Each compressed file contains Jupyter Notebook (.ipynb) files, which can be opened and edited using Jupyter Notebook or Google Colab.

Practical round

The Practical Round only had an on-site stage with 2 tasks: one for image generation and one for video generation. Teams had 4 hours to work on the practical round. You can download the assignment (in .pdf) and the resources for the task, such as lyrics, photos, and audio (in .zip format), as well as the best solution.

Photos and videos

See the photos and videos from the 1st edition of the International Olympiad in AI.

Press releases

The next IOAI will take place in Beijing, China!

15/08/2024

The World’s Best Students in AI Honoured at the First International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad in Burgas, Bulgaria

14/08/2024

40 Teams from 6 Continents Kick Off The First International  Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence

10/08/2024

IOAI in the news

Novinite.com

“Burgas Set to Host Inaugural International AI Olympiad”

MBZUAI

“International Olympiad in AI launches to nurture the next generation of AI talent”

Forbes Bulgaria

“Bulgaria organizes the first international AI olympiad” (in Bulgarian)

Digital National Coalition

“Unleashing the Future of Tech: The First International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence 2024 in Bulgaria”

IT Logs

“AI Olympiad in Bulgaria to host 160 students from 35 countries”

BTA

“Bulgaria to Host First AI International Student Olympiad in August”

Other news about us

Digital stories: “Artificial Intelligence is coming in big, strong, and a bit chaotic” (interview with founding member Elena Marinova) in Bulgarian
Bloomberg TV: “The future of Artificial Intelligence: regulations and responsibility, not prohibitions” (interview with founding member Alex Velinov) in Bulgarian
Digitalk: “AI Olympiad is coming up in Burgas” (interview with founding member Elena Marinova) in Bulgarian

Patron

The first edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence is under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr Rumen Radev.