Global Youth AI Storytelling Competition 2026
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 AI Digital Storybooks
Permanent access included with registration.
Official Competition Entry
Join the international storytelling challenge.
Global Finalist Recognition
Top participants receive official finalist certificates.
LIVE Final Round Access
Watch the global finals on 29 August 2026.
International Student Community
Connect with young creators worldwide.
30 AI Storybooks. Included With Registration.
Professionally designed AI literacy storybooks created to inspire creativity, storytelling, and future-ready thinking.
Teachers — Just Share The Competition Page.
No complicated setup. No classroom administration. No technical preparation required.
Students and parents can independently explore all 3 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.
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 perform storytelling presentations based on official AI-themed storybooks and create their own original alternative ending.
- Storytelling Performance
- Creativity & Imagination
- Communication Skills
- AI for Humanity Themes
Create Your Own Storybook
Ages 13–18Students use AI tools to create and present original AI-assisted storybooks inspired by meaningful AI for Humanity themes.
- AI-Assisted Story Creation
- Visual Storybook Design
- Creativity & Critical Thinking
- Human-Centered AI Themes
Bringing AI Into the Classroom
Teachers CategoryEducators design classroom-ready lesson plans using official AI storybooks to demonstrate meaningful AI literacy integration and student engagement.
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Engagement
- AI Literacy Education
- Human-Centered Learning
JUDGING CRITERIA
Create Your Own Ending
Ages 5–12- Story Understanding
- Alternative Ending Quality
- Storytelling Delivery
- Structure & Coherence
- Language & Communication
- Time Management
Create Your Own Storybook
Ages 13–18- Story Quality
- Idea & Message
- Creativity & Originality
- Visual Clarity & Layout
- Communication of Theme
Bringing AI Into the Classroom
Teachers Category- Lesson Design & Structure
- Storybook Integration
- Student Engagement
- Critical Thinking & Reflection
- Creativity & Educational Innovation
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Create Your Own Ending
- 3–5 Minutes
- YouTube Link Only
- Public or Unlisted Access
- Participant Must Be Visible
- Landscape Format Recommended
- Minimum 720p Resolution
Create Your Own Storybook
- 5–10 Pages
- PDF Format Only
- AI-Assisted Creation Allowed
- Include Text & Visuals
- Human-Centered AI Themes
- Clear Story Structure Required
Bringing AI Into the Classroom
- PDF Format Only
- Classroom-Ready Lesson Plan
- AI Tools Allowed for Support
- Storybook Integration Required
- Student Engagement Focus
- Educational Reflection & Discussion
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 25 July 2026, 8:00 PM (GMT+8).
SEPTEMBER 2026
Finalist Announcement
Top finalists selected by the international judging panel will be officially announced worldwide.
19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Live Global Finals
Selected finalists from around the world will present live through Zoom and international broadcast experience.
PRIZES & RECOGNITION
International Final Round Recognition
- Official Finalist Recognition
- Live Global Finals Participation
- International Showcase Opportunities
- Featured Participant Spotlights
- Global Broadcast Presentation Experience
Winner Recognition & Featured Showcase
- Winner Recognition Certificates
- Exclusive Printed AI Storybook Collection
- Featured Global Showcase Opportunities
- International Recognition
- Official Competition Honors
Participation & Learning Recognition
- Official Participation Certificate
- International Competition Experience
- Creative Learning Recognition
- AI Literacy & Storytelling Experience
- Global Educational Participation
OUR JUDGES
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JAMES
AIII Chairman
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WINSTON
GIEG
OUR COMMUNITY
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JAMES ONG
AIII Chairman
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WINSTON
Project Lead
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Jeric Lee
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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HELEN
Editor
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KINO
Project Lead (Japan)
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CRISTINA
Content Writer
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ZENA
Graphic Designer
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NAZZ
Video Editor
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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