For the second time, Ukraine will take part in the international techathon Teens in AI, which is held in more than 60 countries. Ukrainian schoolchildren and students will be able to develop innovative solutions based on artificial intelligence and improve their skills in working with this technology with the support of top AI experts.
Ten teams will be selected to participate in the national stage. The winner will represent Ukraine at the international stage – the Global Demo Day conference.
When will Teens in AI take place?
The national stage of the techathon will take place online on March 29-30.
Prior to the competition, participants will be able to deepen their knowledge and skills in working with artificial intelligence. They will attend Inspiration Week, BootCamp, lectures from leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, experts in AI ethics, design thinking, etc.
Team composition: 5-6 participants and a mentor – a teacher or lecturer from a state or municipal educational institution.
Conditions of participation
Terms of participation for schoolchildren and students:
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age 12-18 years
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English language at least B1 level
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knowledge in AI or math/computer science
It is important that the team includes both girls (at least half of the team) and boys.
Who can become a mentor
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a teacher of mathematics/informatics or a teacher of technical disciplines at a state or municipal educational institution
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knows English at a level not lower than B1-B2
How to register
Register your team by following the links:
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form for participants (please send applications for each team member separately, indicating the name of the team and the name of the mentor)
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form for mentors (with a note on which educational institution you represent)
The deadline is February 2.
Teens in AI in Ukraine
Participants will be selected by the Organizing Committee of Teens in AI Ukraine based on their motivation, knowledge of computer science and/or mathematics, and English language skills.
Last year, the Ukrainian team won the international stage of the Teens in AI techathon. The students from the Polytechnic Lyceum of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute presented their ConnectAbility application that helps to learn and sound out sign language using AI.
The event was organized by Teens in AI with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and Lviv IT Cluster.
