Apr 30, 2026, 23:00
Completed
Registration & Track Preferences Due
Teams submit team information, PI information and ranked track preferences. Late registration is not accepted.
Timeline
Key Milestones & Deadlines
The 2026 season has 7 key milestones. Please complete each submission before the corresponding deadline. All times are Beijing Time.
May 6, 2026
Completed
Kickoff Showcase
Submit at least three showcase materials: lay project article, schematic, logo, short video or poster.
May 31, 2026
Completed
AI Technical Proposal & Preliminary Safety
Submit AI methodology, data source plan, evaluation design and preliminary safety form.
Jul 15, 2026
Completed
Team Roster Freeze
No team member additions or removals are allowed after this freeze date.
Sep 10, 2026
Completed
Final Submission Bundle
Wiki, code, AI model, judging form and safety form are locked by the system.
Sep 17, 2026
Completed
Presentation Video Due
Submit the 15-minute presentation video for expert review and defense preparation.
Sep 30, 2026
In Progress
Review Defense & Awards
Teams complete a 15-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A before final awards are determined.
Deliverables
Submission Checklist by Phase
Review every phase requirement carefully and keep materials ready before the deadline.
Kickoff Showcase
Due: May 6, 2026
- At least 3 materials
- Lay project article / schematic / logo
- Short video or poster optional
AI Proposal & Safety Form
Due: May 31, 2026
- Research question & AI methodology
- Data sources, licenses and evaluation metrics
- Preliminary Safety Form
Final Submission Bundle
Due: Sep 10, 2026
- Project Wiki, code and AI model
- Judging form and final Safety Form
- Presentation video due Sep 17, 2026