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Team Canada Achieves Outstanding Results at the 2nd International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO)

March 1, 2026

The Canada Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (CAIO) is proud to congratulate Team Canada on their outstanding achievement at the 2nd International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO), held in Slovenia.

 

The competition brought together 95 top high school students aged 14–19 from 24 countries and territories to compete in advanced challenges covering machine learning, algorithms, data processing, and AI ethics.

 

Team Canada delivered an exceptional performance on the international stage, earning:

🥇 1 Gold Medal
🥈 2 Silver Medals
🥉 1 Bronze Medal

Check the full results at: https://iaio-official.org/results2026/

 

Congratulations to Bryan Zhu, Oliver Fan, Peter Lu, and Qianhao Han for representing Canada with excellence, dedication, and innovation. Their achievements reflect the growing strength of Canada’s youth AI community and the tremendous potential of the next generation of AI leaders.

 

CAIO is proud to support and inspire students across Canada through AI education, competitions, mentorship, and international collaboration. We look forward to continuing to help Canadian students engage with world-class AI learning and competition opportunities in the years ahead.

 

🇨🇦 Congratulations once again to Team Canada!

Apply for 2026 IAIO Canadian National Team Leader

November 28th, 2025

About the Role

The IAIO Canadian National Team Leader plays a key role in supporting youth AI education in Canada and leading the Canadian National Team at IAIO 2026 in Slovenia. This is a volunteer position dedicated to mentorship, academic guidance, and international representation.
 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
1. Canadian Residency or Employment
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or an individual currently working in Canada.
2. Professional Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following:
a. University faculty member (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) specializing in Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related disciplines.
b. Holding a PhD or being in the final stages of PhD completion in AI or a closely related field.
c. Holding a Master’s degree in AI or a closely related field, and at least 5 years of professional experience in AI or applied AI fields.
3. Availability

Must be available to travel to Slovenia from February 22–28, 2026.

 

Responsibilities

The Team Leader is expected to:
1. Support and supervise the Canadian National Team throughout the entire competition period.
2. Attend all official IAIO meetings, represent Canada, and communicate or negotiate with IAIO committee members as needed.
3. Provide technical mentorship to Canadian competitors, including answering subject-related questions and assisting in the analysis of competition problems when appropriate.

 

 

 

2025-26 CAIO Youth Council Recruiting

November 1st, 2025

Are you passionate about AI, innovation, and leadership? Join the CAIO Youth Council and help shape the future of youth AI education across Canada.

 

As a member, you’ll:

🤖 Contribute to organizing national AI events and workshops

🎤 Collaborate with AI scientists, mentors, and peers

🌎 Build leadership and communication

💡 Promote responsible AI learning in your community

🌐 Have your profile featured on our official website

🏅 Receive an official certificate with verified volunteer hours

 

Eligibility:

🇨🇦 Open to all Canadian students in Grades 9–12.

🏅 Participate in CAIO National Qualifier competition 2025.

📘 Since spots are very limited, members will be selected based on their application and background

📅 Deadline extends to: December 21st, 2025

 

 

 

CAIO AI Scientist Lecture Series
Second Session
November 2, Free to Join!

October 22nd, 2025

Featured Guest Speakers

>>> Speaker 1
Dr. Baochun Li

Baochun Li is a professor at the University of Toronto. His research interests include cloud computing, large-scale data processing, datacenter networking, and coding for distributed storage systems. 

>>> Speaker 2

Dr. Douglas Down

Douglas Down is a Professor at McMaster University. Among his current interests is how to design and incorporate demand forecasting models for use in healthcare systems. 

>>> Speaker 3

Dr. Zhao Zhao

Zhao Zhao is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelp. Her research aims to harness emerging technologies to foster healthier lifestyles and improve human functionality in a future where we coexist with multiple intelligent entities. 

>>> Speaker 4

Dr. Peter West

Peter West is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. His research primarily explores the latent aspects of LLMs and AI systems—why do they work and where do they breakdown in unexpected ways?

 

 

 

CAIO kicks off AI scientist lecture series.
Free to Join!

August 21st, 2025

Featured Guest Speakers

>>> Keynote 1
Dr. Shion Guha

Assistant Professor, University of TorontoExpert in Human-Computer interaction and Public Policy | Pioneer of Human-CentredData Science lPhD, Cornell University

 

 

>>> Keynote 2

Dr. Junwei Huang

Director Data Science, Mastercard inc. CanadaExpert in Financial Al Applications | Former RBc Lead in DeepLearning Systems | PhD, University of Toronto

 

 

>>> Keynote 3

Liang Xu

Master of Teaching, University of TorontoInternational Math competition Gold Medal Coach | Al+Education innovator

 

 

 

We have established the CAIO Scientific Committee!

July 31st, 2025

The Canada Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (CAIO) is proud to announce the establishment of its Scientific Committee. The committee is composed of more than 25 distinguished members, including professors from Canada’s top universities and leading AI experts from the technology industry.

 

The Scientific Committee will provide academic guidance and expertise to ensure that CAIO continues to inspire and empower the next generation of AI leaders in Canada.