CJAIO 2026-27

Competition Overview

CJAIO 2026-27 introduces younger students to the core skills behind artificial intelligence through an age-appropriate academic competition. The contest emphasizes Python programming, problem solving, data manipulation, basic algorithms, and the mathematical ideas that support modern AI.

CJAIO 2026-27 is a two-stage competition consisting of the National Qualifier and the National Training Camp.

• The CJAIO National Qualifier will be held on November 8, 2026.
• Selected students will be invited to the CJAIO National Training Camp in December 2026.

For the CJAIO National Qualifier, each stage includes two 60-minute parts:

• Part 1: AI Fundamentals Challenge
• Part 2: Applied Problem Solving

The CJAIO National Training Camp is an invite-only program for high-performing students from the CJAIO National Qualifier. Around the top 10% of contestants from the National Qualifier will be invited to join the camp in December 2026, which includes three days of intensive training with university professors in AI and experts from leading technology companies. The camp will be followed by a two-day Canadian National Team Selection Competition, where the top four contestants will be invited to the CAIO National Training Camp in January 2027.

However, the top four contestants from the CJAIO National Training Camp will not qualify directly for the final CAIO Team Canada. To be eligible to represent Canada at the 2027 IAIO, contestants must participate in the official CAIO 2026-27 selection process, including the CAIO National Qualifier and the CAIO National Training Camp.

Who Can Participate

• Students in Grade <= 10 during the 2026-27 school year.
• Students with basic Python experience or a strong interest in learning programming.
• Students who enjoy math, logic, puzzles, data, and computational problem solving.

Core Skills