The Bulgarian Award 2026
The Republic of Kazakhstan
The third host of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Astana on August 2–8, 2026.
Africa
In recognition of the leadership, dedication, and joint efforts of the Republic of Tunisia, host of the first African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, the first African Board, the first African Scientific Committee, and the entire African IOAI community.
Together, they established the African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AOAI), built a regional community, and laid the foundation for the continued development of IOAI and AI education across Africa.
Asia-Pacific
In recognition of the organisation, dedication, and joint efforts of the People’s Republic of China, host of the first Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, the first Asia-Pacific Board, the first Asia-Pacific Scientific Committee, and the entire Asia-Pacific IOAI community.
Through careful preparation and high-quality competition tasks, they established the largest regional AI Olympiad to date and set a benchmark for the continued development of IOAI and AI education in the region.
Certificates of Recognition
Africa: Grace Kaimburi, Hatem Slimane, Mahuna Akplogan, Irakoze Ntawigenga Kelly, Auriol Ble, and Jean Marie John.
Asia-Pacific: Mao Yong, Kenny Yeung, Katya Protcko, Charlie Zhu, Vincent Zhao, Tan Peng Yan, Zhang Kang, Nianwei Tan, and Wansong Hu.
Under the patronage of
The President of Republic of Bulgaria
