The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in an empowering collaboration with Intel, has officially launched the India AI Impact Festival 2024. This innovative festival is set to revolutionize the educational landscape by fostering artificial intelligence (AI) readiness among students, educators, and academic institutions. With a strong focus on promoting innovation and problem-solving skills, the festival aims to encourage the use of AI and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) to positively impact underserved communities and support inclusive growth.
Unleashing Potential Across the Board
Who Can Participate?
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Impact Creators: School students aged 11 to 18 years are invited to participate under three sub-categories:
- Students of classes VI – VIII
- Students of classes IX – XII
- Youth in the 18 to 25 years age-group
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Impact Shapers: This category is open to educators from all academic and technical institutions, including teachers, ATL-in-charges, and faculty members.
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Impact Nurturers: Heads of schools and academic institutions are encouraged to share the AI journey of their respective institutions.
Participation Details:
- Participants are required to develop AI/AIoT-enabled solutions and projects.
- Submissions must include a poster detailing the AI journey and best practices, accessible through aifacilitator.community.
- A two-minute video presenting the project or AI journey must accompany the submission.
Awards and Recognition:
- Participants in each category will receive certificates of participation.
- Winners will have opportunities for mentorship and further development.
Key Dates and Information
- Submission Opening Date: April 4, 2024
- Last Date for Submissions: May 10, 2024
- Final Winner Announcements: July 2024
Entries are open until May 10, 2024, and schools are encouraged to promote wide participation among their networks. This festival is not just a competition but a movement towards integrating AI technology in a manner that is holistic and beneficial for societal advancement.
Why Participate?
The India AI Impact Festival 2024 is not only a platform to showcase innovation but also a chance to make a real difference in the community. It is an opportunity for young minds to apply AI technologies in meaningful ways, for educators to enhance their teaching methodologies, and for institutions to lead the way in technological education.
Contact and Further Information
For any inquiries, participants and interested parties can reach out to aiimpactfestival@gmail.com. Schools are requested to circulate this information widely and encourage active participation to make the most of this unique educational opportunity.
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