IOAI Community Meeting Highlights – April 2026

We would like to thank everyone who joined our recent IOAI Community Meeting. It was a pleasure to connect with so many members of our growing global community. A Growing Global Community We are proud to share that IOAI has now reached 126 accredited countries and territories out of 193 UN member states — representing…

UNESCO Grants Patronage to IOAI 2026

The International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) has been granted UNESCO patronage for its 2026 edition. This recognition was confirmed through official communication from UNESCO. UNESCO’s patronage reflects the strong alignment of IOAI with the Organization’s mission to promote scientific education, intercultural dialogue, and the ethical development of artificial intelligence. UNESCO patronage represents an important…

USA–North America AI Olympiad 2026 Round 2 Successfully Held at Harvard and MIT

The USA Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (USAAIO) successfully conducted the USA–North America AI Olympiad 2026 Round 2 from 4 to 6 April 2026 at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Nearly 200 top-performing students, selected from Round 1, advanced to this stage. Participants traveled from across the United States,…

IOAI 2026 to be hosted in Kazakhstan

Dear IOAI-ers, I would like to share an important update regarding the host of IOAI 2026. Following the recent developments in the Middle East, and after close consultation with international advisors and our local host – MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi, we have jointly decided to relocate IOAI 2026. This decision was not easy. The MBZUAI…

Northern Eurasian Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (NEOAI) 2026

Preparations are underway for the Northern Eurasian Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (NEOAI) 2026, which is expected to take place in early May 2026 (approximately 2–8 May). Coaches and organizers from other countries are welcome to participate and contribute in several ways: Further details and the registration form are available here: https://cu.ru/olympiad/events/neoai

Regional Olympiads in Artificial Intelligence 2026

The dates for the 2026 Regional Olympiads Finals in Artificial Intelligence are now confirmed. Regional Olympiads operate under the supervision of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) and provide structured platforms for continental collaboration, competition, and preparation aligned with IOAI standards. These events play an important role in strengthening regional AI education ecosystems and…

Tunisia Confirmed as Host Country for AOAI 2026

We are pleased to announce that Tunisia has been confirmed as the host country for the African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AOAI) 2026. In line with AOAI’s commitment to academic excellence and transparent governance, the AOAI Board launched a formal call for host country nominations. Several African countries submitted expressions of interest, reflecting the growing…