Are you ready to explore the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and make a real impact on education?

The World Digital Education Alliance (WDEA) is pleased to invite outstanding high school students worldwide to participate in the Global Youth AI Innovation Camp 2026, an international program designed to foster youth-led innovation and collaboration in AI for education.

This intensive program brings together young innovators from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds to explore the transformative potential of AI in education. Participants will engage in hands-on projects, expert mentorship, and cross-national collaboration, gaining the skills, knowledge, and global perspective necessary to address real-world educational challenges.

Key Information

• Camp Dates: 10–14 May 2026

• Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

• Language: English

Program Highlights

• Address real-world AI challenges in education innovation

• Collaborate in international teams with students from different countries

• Learn from leading AI experts and industry engineers

• Visit cutting-edge Edu tech companies and innovation hubs

• Present projects outcomes at World Digital Education Conference 2026

Participant Eligibility

The camp is open to high school students worldwide and adopts an invitation-only policy. Participation is limited to students nominated by invited institutions, such as provincial and municipal education commissions, education departments, and embassies in China; individual applications are not accepted at this time. The invited embassy can recommend 1 team to participate the camp.

Team Composition: 3 students + 1 teacher mentor from the country or region of the invited institution

Students Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in high school (Grades 9–12 or equivalent, typically aged 14–19)

• Basic knowledge of mathematics, computing, or programming

• Strong interest in AI and STEM innovation

• Ability to work collaboratively in teams communicate in English

Program Structure

The camp is structuredaround four progressive phases: Understanding – Immersion – Co-Creation – Presentation.

Phase 1 – Knowledge & Inspiration
AI experts and industry leaders introduce emerging trends and challenge scenarios.

Phase 2 – Industry Immersion
Participants visit leading Edtech companies and engage in technical workshops.

Phase 3 – Collaborative Innovation
International teams develop AI-enabled solutions with guidance from expert mentors.

Phase 4 – Innovation Showcase
Teams present projects through English pitch presentations. Outstanding projects will be showcased at the WDEC 2026 Closing Ceremony.

Fees & Arrangements

Transportation to and from Hangzhou for participating students and mentors, as well as accommodation, meals, and local transportation during the event, will be arranged by the alliance organization. Visa fees and other personal expenses shall be borne by the participants.

Application Information

• Deadline:3 April 2026

• Application Method: Recommended invited institutions

Contact Information:

WDEA Joint Secretariat

Tel: +86-10-66090069 ext. 8086 / +86-10-58807205

Email: wdea@bnu.edu.cn

Attachment:

Global Youth AI Innovation Camp 2026 Application Form