The Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI) is a regional AI competition for secondary school students across the Asia-Pacific region. It is designed to promote AI education and identify talented students through high-quality, internationally aligned assessments.
When will APOAI 2026 take place?
APOAI 2026 will be held on 13 June 2026.
Who hosts APOAI 2026?
APOAI 2026 will be hosted by China.
How is the competition conducted?
APOAI is conducted in a distributed format, with contestants participating in person at local venues in their own countries or regions under a unified schedule.
For Students
Can I participate in APOAI individually?
Send a request to hello@conpany.com, tell about your activities and your offer for the contest. It is important to work like a legal entity.
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How can I participate in APOAI?
You should contact the Local Organiser in your country or region for information about local selection arrangements and participation procedures.
Who can participate in APOAI?
Participation in APOAI is open to secondary school students nominated by their respective countries or regions.
For Organisers
Where can I find the list of participating countries and regions?
Please visit the Countries & Regions page for the official list of participating countries and regions for APOAI 2026.
What is the role of a Local Organiser?
The Local Organiser is responsible for student selection, local coordination, contest administration, supervision, and communication with the International Organising Committee.
Technical & Competition
What platform will be used for the competition?
The competition will be conducted on Bohrium, the official competition platform for APOAI 2026.
When will platform access and contestant accounts be distributed?
â—‹Platform access and contestant accounts are scheduled to be distributed on early June 2026. â—‹Contestant accounts will be provided before the official contest start time for identity verification on the Bohrium platform.The exact distribution schedule will be announced by the APOAI Scientific Committee (SC) in due course.
What topics are covered in the competition?
The syllabus includes both theoretical understanding and practical application of artificial intelligence. A detailed syllabus will be published on the Syllabus page.
What programming languages or tools are allowed?
The detailed technical environment, including permitted programming languages, libraries, and resources, will be specified in the official Regulations.