Global Youth AI Storytelling Competition 2026
The AI For Humanity Illustrated Storybook Series: thirty books that give children their first lesson in AI through stories, values, and the voice of someone who loves them.
Choose Your Challenge
Three global challenges. Three ways to shine.
CREATE YOUR OWN ENDING CHALLENGE
CREATE YOUR OWN STORYBOOK CHALLENGE
BRINGING AI INTO THE CLASSROOM CHALLENGE
One Registration. Everything Included.
A complete global storytelling and AI learning experience designed for creativity, confidence, and international recognition.
30 Digital Illustrated AI-themed Storybooks
Permanent access included with registration.
Global Participation Experience
Join the international storytelling challenge.
Global Finalist Recognition
Top participants receive official finalist certificates.
LIVE Final Round Access
Top finalists present to a panel of judges.
International Student Community
Connect with young creators worldwide.
30 Audio Books for practice
Easy listening for quick practice
Explore 30 AI Literacy Illustrated Storybooks
Featured Storybooks
More Storybook Previews
Teachers — Just Share The Competition Page.
No complicated setup. No classroom administration. No technical preparation required.
Students and parents can independently explore all competition categories, choose their preferred challenge, and submit entries themselves.
Share with students or parents via WhatsApp, email, or classroom groups.
SHARE
Send the competition page link to students or parents.
STUDENTS CREATE
Students independently explore challenges, choose categories, and submit entries.
WATCH THEM SHINE
See your students grow in confidence on a global stage.
TEACHER BENEFITS
Teachers supporting participating students may receive professional recognition opportunities that celebrate their contribution to creativity, communication, storytelling, and AI literacy learning.
HOW IT WORKS
Follow the official competition journey from registration to the Global Live Finals.
Register Online
Complete your official competition registration and access participant materials and guidelines.
Explore the Materials
Read, learn, and explore official AI for Humanity storytelling resources and competition content.
Create Your Project
Develop your storytelling presentation, AI-assisted storybook, or lesson integration project.
Submit Your Entry
Upload your official submission before the competition deadline.
Finalist Selection
Top participants are selected by the international judging panel to advance to the final round.
Global Live Finals
Selected finalists present live through Zoom and international broadcast experience.
COMPETITION EVENTS
Explore three international challenge categories designed for students and educators worldwide through creativity, storytelling, and AI for Humanity learning.
Create Your Own Ending
Ages 5–12Students read an official AI literacy storybook, create an original alternative ending, and submit a storytelling presentation video.
- Storytelling Performance
- Creativity & Imagination
- Communication Skills
- Original Alternative Ending
Create Your Own Storybook
Ages 13–18Students use AI tools to create and present their own original AI-assisted storybooks based on AI for Humanity themes.
- AI-Assisted Story Creation
- Original Story Development
- Creativity & Critical Thinking
- AI for Humanity Themes
Bringing AI Into the Classroom
Educators create lesson plans using official AI literacy storybooks to demonstrate meaningful classroom integration, student engagement, and AI literacy learning.
- Practical Classroom Application
- Meaningful AI Literacy Integration
- Student Engagement
- Human-Centered Learning
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATES & GUIDES
Earn Recognition. Explore The Official Guides.
Access official competition manuals and participation resources.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Create Your Own Ending
- 3–5 Minute Video
- Accessible Video Platform
- Participant Visible
- Clear Audio Required
- Original Alternative Ending
- Accessible To Judges
Create Your Own Storybook
- 5–10 Pages
- PDF Format Only
- Google Drive Submission Link
- Maximum File Size: 10MB
- Clear Text & Visuals
- AI-Assisted Creation Allowed
Bringing AI Into the Classroom
- PDF Format Only
- Google Drive Submission Link
- Maximum File Size: 10MB
- Classroom-Ready Lesson Plan
- Storybook Integration Required
- AI-Assisted Planning Allowed
COMPETITION TIMELINE
Follow the official competition schedule from registration to the Global Live Finals.
MAY 2026
Global Registration Opens
Registration is officially open worldwide for all student and educator competition events.
05 SEPTEMBER 2026
Submission Deadline
All official submissions must be completed before 5 September 2026, 8:00 PM (GMT+8).
09 September 2026
Finalist Announcement
Top finalists selected by the international judging panel will be officially announced worldwide.(8:00 PM GMT+8)
19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Live Global Finals
Selected finalists from around the world will present live through Zoom and international broadcast experience.
OUR JUDGES
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Dr. James Ong
Chairman
Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)
Singapore
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Dr. Kento Tsutsumi
Associate Professor
Yamaguchi University
Japan -
Dr. Oli Buckley
Professor
Loughborough University
United Kingdom -
Dr. Constantine Andoniou
Associate Professor of Education
Abu Dhabi University
United Arab Emirates -
Dr. Arifa Zahra
Assistant Professor
Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, UAE
United Arab Emirates -
Dimo Valev
Graphic Design Lecturer
Middlesex University Dubai
United Arab Emirates -
Timothy Corpuz
Inclusion Advocate & Research Scientist
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
United Arab Emirates -
Smita Vaidya
Early Years Teacher
The KAUST School
India
OUR COMMUNITY
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JAMES ONG
AIII Chairman
Singapore
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WINSTON
Project Lead
GIEG
Singapore -
Jeric Lee
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Positivity Learning Solutions
Singapore -
HELEN
Editor
United Kingdom -
KINO
Project Lead (Japan)
GIEG
Japan -
CRISTINA
Content Writer
GIEG
Philippines -
ZENA
Graphic Designer
GIEG
Malaysia -
NAZZ
Video Editor
GIEG
Philippines
In Collaboration with AIII
AIII (Artificial Intelligence International Institute) is a Singapore-based AI think tank dedicated to advancing Sustainable AI for Humanity.
Through education and global initiatives, AIII promotes AI literacy and empowers students to understand, use, and engage with AI responsibly in an evolving digital world.
FAQ
The Global Youth AI Storytelling Competition is an international AI for Humanity competition designed for students and educators to explore creativity, storytelling, communication, and meaningful AI learning experiences.
Registered participants will receive official competition participation access, AI learning and storytelling materials, audio preparation resources, competition guidelines, and access to official AI-themed storybook content prepared for the competition. Participants may also become eligible for finalist selection, live global presentations, and educational showcase opportunities during the competition journey.
Submission formats vary depending on the competition category. Participants in the Alternative Ending Challenge are required to submit a storytelling video presentation. Participants in the AI Storybook Challenge will submit a digital AI-assisted storybook in PDF format. Teachers participating in the AI for Humanity Lesson Integration Challenge will submit lesson plans and supporting educational materials based on classroom integration activities.
Yes. Selected finalists will participate in the Live Global Finals through an international Zoom broadcast experience. Finalists may present their storytelling performances, projects, or educational ideas live before the judging panel and global audience. Additional instructions and preparation guidance will be provided to selected finalists before the final event.
Selected finalists and participants may receive certificates, global finalist recognition, educational showcase opportunities, and featured social media highlights depending on participation and finalist selection. The competition also aims to provide participants with valuable international learning and presentation experiences.
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