Mission

ICAIC seeks to identify outstanding AI talents from universities worldwide; encourage innovative applications of AI to solve real-world problems; strengthen collaboration between universities, industry and government; promote responsible and ethical AI development; foster international friendship and cultural exchange; and inspire more young people — including women and students from developing countries — to pursue careers in AI.

Vision

Our vision is to establish ICAIC as the world's leading international collegiate AI competition and a global community dedicated to advancing AI education, innovation and responsible AI development. We believe tomorrow's AI breakthroughs will be driven not only by technological advances but also by international collaboration among talented young researchers and engineers. ICAIC therefore aims to become much more than a competition — it aims to become an international community of future AI leaders.

Goals

Promote advanced AI
and computing education
at the university level
Foster inclusivity and
opportunity for
all invited institutions
Expand the
ICAIC global community of
student innovators
Collaborate with
AI industry to solve
real-world challenges
Support national
AI programs,
university research, and
regional talent development,
especially in
South East Asia
ICAIC
Tackle Real-World AI
Challenges Globally

Solving practical AI problems with industry data
and building a global network of innovators.
ICAIC: Top Universities and Emerging Programs Compete on Real-World AI Challenges.
ICAIC - Empowering the Next Generation of AI Innovators Worldwide.
Innovation Focus
ICAIC: Solving Real AI Problems with Industry Data, Globally.
Industry & Collaboration
ICAIC - Invitation-Only Global AI Contest for Leading and Emerging Universities.
Global & Inclusive

KEY DATES

Abstract Submission Opens

Monday, 6 October 2025

Abstract Submission Closes

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Early-bird Registration Opens

Monday, 12 January 2026

Early-bird Registration Closes

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Regular Registration Opens

Monday, 30 March 2026

Regular Registration Closes

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Conference Starts

Monday, 29 June 2026

Conference Ends

Friday, 3 July 2026

Organised By:

NUS Department of Computer Science School of Computing