Key Dates
- Round 1 registration
- June 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
- Round 1 date and time
- Friday, February 19, 2027, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
The competition will be held at students' schools or USAAIO-authorized test sites, such as universities, libraries, and testing centers. - Round 2 date and time
- March or April 2027.
- USAAIO camp
- June 2027.
- Proctors
- Every round must be taken onsite and proctored.
Contestants from around the world must take the competition at the same time.
Click here to learn more.
Registration
- Complete this registration form.
- Find a proctor. We will collect your proctor's information only during the competition.
Round 1
How to qualify for Round 1
- Round 1 is open to everyone.
Topics on the syllabus covered in Round 1
- Markdown programming in Google Colab
- Mathematical foundations for AI
- Basic coding
- Machine learning
- Advanced coding for deep learning (PyTorch)
- Deep learning foundations
- Basics of convolutional neural networks (CNNs)
Format
- There are both non-coding and coding tasks.
- Coding tasks must be completed in Google Colab.
- All code must run on CPUs. In Round 1, GPUs are neither needed nor allowed.
- More details will be published soon.
Awards
- Distinguished Honor Roll
- High Honor Roll
- Honor Roll
Registration
- Click here.
2027 USA-NA-AIO Round 1 competition rules and documents
Round 2
How to participate in Round 2
- Qualify through Round 1.
Topics on the syllabus covered in Round 2
- All syllabus topics
Format
- The format is the same as that of Round 1, except that some problems may require contestants to use GPUs.
GPU resources on Google Colab
- L4 GPU
Awards
- USAAIO Campers
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Honorable Mention
USAAIO Camp
How to participate in the USAAIO camp
- Qualify through Round 2.
- Eligible participants include U.S. citizens and permanent residents, as well as international students attending schools in the U.S.
Team USA
How Team USA is selected
- Team USA is selected at the USAAIO camp.
- Only U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (green card holders), and international students attending secondary schools in the U.S. are eligible (in accordance with IOAI rules).