Giving Shape to Thoughts and Ideas with AI: The 2nd 'U18 AI Championship' to be Held
The General Incorporated Association for the Utilization of Educational AI announced the 2nd 'U18 AI Championship', a nationwide AI presentation contest for those 18 and under, scheduled for August 2026 at the Educational AI Summit.
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The General Incorporated Association for the Utilization of Educational AI (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yuta Sato) announced that it will hold the "2nd U18 AI Championship," a nationwide AI presentation contest for those 18 years old and under, in August 2026.
This tournament is a place to announce ideas for "delving deep into what you like" and "solving problems around you" using AI, regardless of programming skills. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves by disseminating their "thoughts" and "ideas" to society through the tool of AI.
The national final tournament is scheduled to be held within the "Educational AI Summit" planned for Friday, August 7, 2026, at the First Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives in Tokyo.
Details regarding applications will be announced at an information session scheduled for mid-April.
▼ Information Session Application Form
https://forms.gle/MCco3Ddj9bvv9dzBA
## Background and Purpose of the Event
As AI rapidly permeates society, young people responsible for the next generation are required to grow into "users" rather than "used by" AI. This tournament was established with the purpose of cultivating the ability to solve everyday problems using AI, starting from personal passion (= likes). It is a creative challenge venue for disseminating ideas that combine original perspectives and effectiveness to society.
## Tournament Overview
- Tournament Name: 2nd U18 AI Championship
- Organizer: General Incorporated Association for the Utilization of Educational AI
- Supporter: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (pending), Digital Agency (pending)
- Eligible Participants: 18 years old and under
This tournament is a place to announce ideas for "delving deep into what you like" and "solving problems around you" using AI, regardless of programming skills. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves by disseminating their "thoughts" and "ideas" to society through the tool of AI.
The national final tournament is scheduled to be held within the "Educational AI Summit" planned for Friday, August 7, 2026, at the First Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives in Tokyo.
Details regarding applications will be announced at an information session scheduled for mid-April.
▼ Information Session Application Form
https://forms.gle/MCco3Ddj9bvv9dzBA
## Background and Purpose of the Event
As AI rapidly permeates society, young people responsible for the next generation are required to grow into "users" rather than "used by" AI. This tournament was established with the purpose of cultivating the ability to solve everyday problems using AI, starting from personal passion (= likes). It is a creative challenge venue for disseminating ideas that combine original perspectives and effectiveness to society.
## Tournament Overview
- Tournament Name: 2nd U18 AI Championship
- Organizer: General Incorporated Association for the Utilization of Educational AI
- Supporter: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (pending), Digital Agency (pending)
- Eligible Participants: 18 years old and under