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International AI Olympiad


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   18 Aug 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia is hosting here the inaugural International AI Olympiad (IAIO), spearheaded by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), a global event aiming to boost ties among technology and software experts, as well as AI educators from various countries.

Name in original language

الأولمبياد الدولي للذكاء الاصطناعي

Initiative overview

The objectives include establishing the international Olympiad as a premier platform for AI competitions, nurturing talent, and fostering skill development. The event will be a forum for scientists and enthusiasts from around the world to exchange ideas, enhance capabilities, and explore the latest advancements in the field.

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA)

Other relevant details

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA)

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • Other AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2024

Binding:

  • Non-binding