Nurture emerging talent, and provide a clear pathway for young New Zealanders to compete on the global stage.

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IOAI Mission

IOAI aims to inspire young people globally to pursue science, with a focus on AI. We provide a platform for top AI students selected through national competitions to compete, exchange ideas, and build connections, fostering a dialogue on AI’s opportunities and ethical challenges among students and the community.

IOAI Vision

IOAI aspires to become an International Science Olympiad on par with the established ones in terms of participating countries and task level. In collaboration with global organisations and AI experts, IOAI builds a network of future innovators who will shape AI for the benefit of humankind and our planet, while ensuring financial accessibility for all participants.

Global Recognition

Since its official establishment in December 2023, the IOAI has rapidly attracted participation from over 160 countries and regions across six continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada—and continues to expand its global influence.

The inaugural IOAI set new records for a first‑edition international science Olympiad, both in the number of participating countries/regions and in total participants.

IOAI-NZ

The IOAI-NZ is officially responsible for identifying, training, and selecting the New Zealand national team for the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).

IOAI-NZ leads the nationwide effort to introduce secondary‑school students to cutting‑edge AI concepts, nurture emerging talent, and provide a clear pathway for young New Zealanders to compete on the global stage.

Vineyards AI Lab is the only organisation in New Zealand officially accredited by the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) to operate and oversee the national team selection process.

IOAI-NZ Stages

Stage 1

National School Outreach & Preliminary Selection – Online selection open to all eligible students, including AI problem-solving tasks, basic machine learning concepts, data reasoning, and algorithmic thinking.

Stage 2

National AI Selection Contest – Advanced tasks integrating algorithms, applied AI problems, and analytical reasoning.

Stage 3

National AI Training Camp & Final Selection – Centralized camp with lectures, guided problem-solving, and assessments aligned with IOAI syllabus. Final team chosen based on performance and academic integrity.

Training camp participants: 8–12 | Final IOAI team: 4 (with reserves, if applicable)

If you are a student and are interested in IOAI, please register to join us on this journey.

For enquiries, please email info@ioai-nz.org.

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