Schedule 2026
Get ready for a week of innovation, discovery, and connection. Whether you’re a contestant tackling global AI challenges or a leader guiding the next generation, your experience at IAIO 2026 will be tailored to your role. From the opening ceremony to the final awards, each day blends competition, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
Schedule Of The Competition
Monday, February 23, 2026
Arrival & Opening Ceremony
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
First Day of Competition
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Grading & Excursion for Students
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Second Day of Competition
Friday, February 27, 2026
Closing Ceremony & Departure
| Day 1: Monday, Feb 23 | ||
| Contestants | Leaders | |
| 09:00 – 17:00 | Arrival | Arrival |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Welcome Ceremony | Welcome Ceremony |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Dinner and Social Event | Dinner and Social Event |
| 21:00 – 24:00 | General Assembly: Translation of Scientific Round | |
| Day 2: Tuesday, Feb 24 | ||
| Contestants | Leaders | |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 14:00 | First Day of Competition: Scientific Round | Leaders in Attendance |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Ljubljana Tour | Individual Teams Scientific Round Marking |
| 19:30 – 20:30 | Dinner | Dinner |
| 21:00 – 23:00 | General Assembly | |
| Day 3: Wednesday, Feb 25 | ||
| Contestants | Leaders | |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 14:00 | Excursion | General Assembly: Scientific Round Marking and Negotiating |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Test Run of Practical Round | Leaders in Attendance |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Scientific Round Analysis | Scientific Round Analysis |
| 19:30 – 20:30 | Dinner | Dinner |
| 21:00 – 23:00 | General Assembly: Translation of Practical Round | |
| Day 4: Thursday, Feb 26 | ||
| Contestants | Leaders | |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 14:00 | Second Day of Competition: Practical Round | Leaders in Attendance |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Practical Round Analysis | |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Free Time | |
| 17:00 – 20:00 | Free Time | |
| 19:30 – 20:30 | Dinner | |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | Dinner | |
| 21:00 – 24:00 | General Assembly: Medals Assignment | |
| Day 5: Friday, Feb 27 | ||
| Contestants | Leaders | |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Free Time To Visit the Old Town | |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Closing Ceremony | Closing Ceremony |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Departure | Departure |