Year 2024
AISpark
The 2nd AISpark Global Youth Artificial Intelligence Innovation Forum
——“Here, we believe the time becomes space”
We, together, seize the future.
INTRODUCTION
TO AISpark
SINCE 2023
AISpark Global Youth Artificial Intelligence Innovation Forum Launched in 2023 by scholars from Harvard Business School, the School of Engineering, the Harvard School of Education, and the Harvard School of Public Health, the AISpark jointly organized by the Harvard GSE Asia-Pacific Education Students International Association and the Harvard Venture Club.
AISpark Global Youth Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge Global Competition design for next generation global high school to college students, aiming to stimulate children's interest and creativity in artificial intelligence. Through real-world problem solving, children will learn to use programming skills and innovative thinking.
* Data from 2023
WHY JOIN
THE MOTIVATION
“For Individual Exploration and Development”
Global Learning and Growth Opportunities
Participating in the AISpark allows participants to get in touch with world-class experts and professors at the forefront of artificial intelligence, the latest artificial intelligence technologies and concepts, and to gain a deep understanding of the applications and principles of AI through practical projects. This is not only an extension of classroom learning, but also can develop participants' presentation skills, practical skills, problem-solving skills, and teamwork spirit.
Solve the Real-world Problems
We are oriented to solving real-world problems, such as artificial intelligence to help business practices, environmental protection, education, and other fields. By designing and developing AI solving solutions, participants can contribute to the development and progress of society by providing innovative and practical solutions to society.
Showcase Your Talents
Contestants have the opportunity to showcase their unique insights and innovative projects in the field of AI, and enhance their personal brand and competitiveness by showcasing their work, building a good foundation for future academic and career development.
Build the Global Network
Meet world-class like-minded classmates and mentors to expand your network. These relationships not only facilitate the exchange of learning experiences and resources, but also provide support and assistance for future academic research and career development.
OUR GLOBAL JUDGES
AISpark Innovation Challenge 2024 Advisory and Judging Team composed of renowned professors, experts and scholars from top Ivy League colleges and universities, as well as top names in various industries, they will provide children with professional academic guidance and career development advice, so that children can get close to the great changes of the times and lead the future of innovation and creativity.
Judge and Mentors are from the following
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
Mentors are from the following
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
COMPETITION INTRODUCTION
AISPARK PROJECT ALPHA CHALLENGE
01 2024 AISpark Project Alpha Challenge
2024 Alpha Challenge Global Challenge Annual Theme: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development.
Participants can choose one of the four major challenge topics to participate in:
AI & Global Climate Change
AI & Ethics Learning
AI & City Sustainable Development
AI & Education Equity and Inclusion
How to participate: Practical solutions need to include and submit solution reports containing problem descriptions, real-time data, solution approaches, technical implementations, etc.
The final winners will be selected based on the innovation, practicality, and technical implementation of the solutions.
Presentation format for the competition: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development Solution
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Report Font Requirements: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Line Spacing 2.0
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Research Report Presentation: 10-page solution report
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Media Presentation: 3 to 5-minute video + 5-page solution report
Participation Method: Online Submission
AISPARK RESEARCH REPORT
02 Artificial Intelligence Research Report Competition
Participants are required to submit a research report related to artificial intelligence. The research report topic can cover aspects such as machine learning algorithms, intelligent system design, ethics and artificial intelligence, etc.
How to participate: Participants can choose a specific area of interest in the field of artificial intelligence for in-depth research and write a complete research report, including abstract, research background and motivation, literature review, methodology, experimental results, and discussion sections. Note: Clearly cite the sources of references.
Presentation format for the competition: Artificial Intelligence Practical Application Research Report
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Font requirements for the research report: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Line Spacing 1.0.
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The. report should be 8-12 pages long, with auxiliary charts and data placed after the text.
Participation Method: Online Submission
AISPARK BUSINESS CHALLENGE
03 Artificial Intelligence Innovation Business Challenge
Participants are required to design and develop an innovative artificial intelligence business application, which can cover fields such as new energy and new medical care.
How to participate: Participants are free to choose application scenarios and implementation methods, and submit complete applications, along with relevant documents and demonstration videos.
The applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges, and scoring criteria will include innovation, practicality, and user experience.
Presentation format for the competition: Application program (presented in PDF format)
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10-page Pitch Deck (presented in presentation format, such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.)
Participation Method: Record a video online for backup, and the final presentation time during the finals will be 5 minutes.
COMPETITION RULES
• Participants may choose one or multiple competition projects to participate in, but only one entry is allowed per project.
• Entries must be original and not plagiarize the work of others.
• Participants must submit their entries in the specified format and requirements, and complete the submission through the official website before the deadline.
• Ownership and usage rights of the intellectual property of the entries must be clearly defined.
• Once the final version of the entry is confirmed, participants have only one opportunity to submit it, and they are not allowed to modify or alter it thereafter.
* Entries must adhere to ethical standards and must not involve illegal or unethical behavior. The AISpark Committee reserves the right to penalize participants who violate the competition rules, including but not limited to disqualification and revocation of awards. The AISpark Committee reserves the right to interpret and adjust the competition rules as needed.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
Group - High School
Freshman to Senior Year
Group - University
Freshman to Senior Year
* Language requirements: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 85+
COMPETITION TIMELINE
Registration Opens
05/10/2024
Submission Deadline
06/10/2024
Global Finals Team Announcement Notification
06/20/2024
Global Finals Showcase
07/24/2024
Global Award Ceremony
07/24/2024
COMPETITION TIMELINE
In order to ensure that the participants have enough time to prepare, we will provide each contestant with a ONE-MONTH PREPARATION period. During this time, the students can consult relevant materials, learn programming skills, and start developing their own projects.
COMPETITION TIMELINE
18:00 - 18:10
Host Speech
18:10 - 18:20
Keynote Speech
18:20 - 18:30
Keynote Speech
18:30 - 18:50
Competition & Team Introduction
18:50 - 19:00
Break
19:00 - 20:30
AISpark Pitch Competition
20:30 - 20:45
Break
20:45 - 21:30
Global Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
* All the above times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) for North America.
