Registrations open for the 1st National Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (ONIA BRASIL)

The Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IIA) of the National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC-MCTI), in collaboration with EduSpace and H2IA/UFPel, announces the 1st National Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (ONIA BRASIL). This national scientific competition is held annually and is open to voluntary and free participation.

The ONIA BRASIL aims to democratize knowledge about Artificial Intelligence (AI), making the topic accessible to basic education. Participants in the initial phases will gain basic knowledge about AI, its applications, and its impact on their lives.

The Olympiad is an opportunity to promote digital literacy, positioning Brazil as a pioneer in teaching this technology to students in early education. The competition is divided into two categories:

• Regular: Students from Elementary School (from the 8th grade onwards) and High School can participate in all phases, including the awards ceremony and the International Olympiad in AI (IOAI - International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence - https://ioai-official.org) in 2025, which will be held in Beijing, China.

• Open: Those who do not fit into the regular category can participate in the first two phases and receive a certificate for complementary hours. This category is especially recommended for basic education teachers interested in spreading knowledge about AI.

The ONIA BRASIL consists of two learning cycles:

• Basic Cycle (Phases 1 and 2): Aims to provide an initial introduction and familiarization with basic AI concepts adapted for basic education, offering an accessible introduction while sparking curiosity and critical thinking about the topic.
• Preparatory Cycle (Phases 3 and 4): Focused on hands-on AI skills and training the most promising candidates, preparing them for international competitions.

The Olympiad seeks to be a talent incubator, identifying and encouraging young talents to pursue Artificial Intelligence, while strengthening the connection between academia and basic education.

Join this educational revolution and help transform Brazil into a global leader in AI.

Register here: https://www.oniabrasil.com.br/