SECTION A — Applicant & Country InformationA1. Country proposing to host IAIO(Required)AlbaniaArmeniaAustraliaAzerbaijanBangladeshBiHCanadaCubaCyprusGhanaGreeceHungaryItalyJordanKyrgyzstanMacaoMalaysiaMéxicoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoThe NetherlandsNew ZealandNorth MacedoniaP.R.ChinaPolandPuerto RicoRomaniaRussiaSaudi ArabiaSerbia, Republic ofSloveniaSwedenSyriaTurkeyUkraineUnited KindomUnited States of AmericaVenezuelaVietnamA2. Proposed IAIO year(s)(Required) 2027 2028 2029 Select one or more years you are proposing to host.A3. Submitting organisation name(Required)A4. Organisation type(Required) Ministry / Government body National Olympiad organisation University / Research institute Foundation / Non-profit Company / Private sector partner Other (please specify) A5. If “Other”, please specify(Required)Please specifyA6. Organisation website (optional) A7. Official representative – full name (Required)A8. Official representative – title / role(Required)A9. Official representative – email(Required) A10. Official representative – phone number(Required)A11. Authorisation confirmation(Required) I confirm that I am authorised to submit this Letter of Intent on behalf of the Country and organisation listed above. SECTION B — Letter of Intent (Formal Declaration)B1. Letter of Intent (statement)(Required)Please include your intent to host IAIO in the proposed year(s) and confirm willingness and capacity to organise in line with IAIO Regulations. (Suggested 300–500 words.) B2. Status acknowledgement(Required) I understand that submission of this form confers Potential Host status and does not constitute selection or an invitation to host. SECTION C — Proposed VenuesC1. Proposed host city / region(Required)C2. Proposed competition venue(s)(Required)Name(s) of venue(s), capacity, accessibility, and any relevant notes.C3. Proposed accommodation plan(Required)Accommodation type(s), estimated capacity, and distance/transport to the competition venue.C4. Venue links / brochures (optional)Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, png, jpg, Max. file size: 120 MB. SECTION D — Technical & Hardware ResourcesD1. Estimated number of contestant workstations(Required)D2. Hardware provisioning plan(Required) Owned / provided by host institutions Rented Sponsor-provided Mixed / other D3. Technical environment summary(Required)Briefly describe expected network reliability, internet access, and overall technical readiness.D4. Prior experience running computer-based competitions(Required) Yes No D5. If yes, describe experience(Required)SECTION E — Human Resources & CommitteesE1. Proposed organising bodies and key partners(Required)E2. Proposed Organising Committee lead (name and role)(Required)E3. Host Scientific Committee (HSC) – planned composition(Required)E4. Volunteer/staffing plan (high-level) (optional)SECTION F — Preliminary Budget (High-Level)F1. Estimated total budget range(Required)Under €250k€250k–€500k€500k–€1mOver €1mUnknown / to be determinedF2. Budget notes by category(Required)Please include high-level estimates or notes for accommodation & meals, venue hire, technical infrastructure, staffing/volunteers, ceremonies/materials, and contingency.F3. Budget disclaimer confirmation(Required) I confirm this is a preliminary, non-binding budget estimate. SECTION G — Fundraising & Financial SustainabilityG1. Primary funding sources(Required) Government funding Sponsors (corporate) University / institutional support Foundations / philanthropy Participant fees (adjuncts/guests, where applicable) Other (please specify) G1.a If “Other”, please specify(Required)G2. Funding status(Required) Secured Partially secured / in discussion Planned (not yet secured) G3. Fundraising plan summary (Required)G4. Key risks or constraints (optional)E.g., timing risks, procurement constraints, political/administrative approvals, etc.SECTION H — Additional InformationH1. Motivation for hosting IAIO (Required)H2. Strategic value to IAIO (optional)E.g., regional outreach, growth, partnerships, innovation.H3. Any special considerations (visas, safety, timing, etc.) SECTION I — Declarations & SubmissionI1. Regulations acknowledgement(Required) I acknowledge the IAIO Regulations and understand the host selection process includes IC nomination and GA ratification. I2. Agreement to provide follow-up information if requested(Required) I agree to provide clarifications or additional documentation if requested by the IAIO International Committee or Secretary. I3. Digital signature (typed name)(Required)I4. Date(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY
