The African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AOAI) will take place in Sousse, Tunisia, from April 9 to 12, 2026, bringing together high-school students, mentors, and national coordinators from across the continent. The event will serve as the African qualifier for the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) and will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and online participation. AOAI 2026 is designed to strengthen Africa’s emerging AI ecosystem by encouraging young talent to engage in advanced problem-solving and innovation challenges aligned with global standards. Participants will compete in tasks focused on artificial intelligence concepts, fostering skills in machine learning, algorithm design, and applied AI development. Organizers say the competition aims to build collaboration among African countries while developing the next generation of AI researchers and engineers. Further details on registration and event programming are expected to be released through official channels ahead of the competition.
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