Dear University Faculty Members, Students, and Industry Partners - On behalf of The International Society of Data Scientists (ISODS), we are pleased to cordially invite you to participate in the 6th World Championship in Data Science & AI (2026). Building upon the success of our previous competitions, this year's installment transitions into a premier, research-driven global event focusing on the critical frontier of "Privacy-First" Agentic AI.
📋 Eligibility & Team Structure
We welcome applications from promising young minds and established professionals alike:
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Eligible Participants: The competition is open to high school students, university students, and professionals (including alumni graduated within the past 5 years).
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Team Advisors: Each team may optionally include an advisor, who may be a professor, academic mentor, or an industry professional.
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Enterprise Sponsorship: Corporations, institutions, and government entities are highly encouraged to sponsor internal teams to build customized, localized solutions during the challenge.
🎓 A New Research-Driven Format
To honor high-level R&D achievements, the global round of the 2026 Championship will be structured as a Scientific Conference (See More).
Rather than standard leaderboards, teams will be evaluated by an international committee of professors and industry leaders through comprehensive research reports, code repositories, and video presentations. Top-performing teams will earn the championship's highest honors: international certification, widespread media coverage, and official peer-reviewed publication in a Special Issue of the Journal of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (JDSAI).
We look forward to your active participation in pushing the boundaries of data sovereignty and shaping the future of secure AI.
Warm regards,
The International Society of Data Scientists (ISODS)