The international online competition in the field of artificial intelligence, known as AI Journey Contest, has begun taking applications for 2023 participation. The contest, organized to explore practical AI challenges and to showcase emerging talent, invites participants from diverse backgrounds to test their ideas on real-world problems and to compete for recognition on a global stage.
This year, the prize fund reaches a record level, surpassing 11 million rubles, signaling the growing scale and ambition of the event. The competition receives backing from the AIRI Artificial Intelligence Institute, underscoring its commitment to advancing research, ethics, and responsible deployment of AI technologies across industries.
In the organizers’ framework, the AI Journey Challenge follows a central idea encapsulated in the SUPER concept: Power, Unique, Personalization, Equal, and Recovery. These five pillars are designed to guide the development of artificial intelligence so that it benefits society at large and moves closer to creating robust, capable AI systems. The aim is to cultivate solutions that empower people, recognize distinct needs, tailor experiences, promote inclusivity, and support resilience in data and models across applications.
Alexander Vedyakhin, a senior executive at the bank, noted that the competition’s tasks are becoming increasingly intricate and more engaging with each passing year, while the reach and geographic diversity of participants continue to broaden. This trend mirrors the rapid pace of AI progress, where new techniques and architectures continually open up possibilities that were once thought impossible.
He also emphasized that artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can augment human capabilities and unlock new levels of achievement. The hope is that the competition will yield mature, internationally competitive models and elevate participants’ skills to a higher plane, helping them translate theoretical insights into practical, impactful work. The enthusiasm around the event reflects a belief that collaboration, rigorous experimentation, and transparent evaluation are essential for advancing AI that serves society’s interests and addresses real needs.
Historically, the program has attracted a large and diverse cohort of competitors. While last year’s participation numbers were already high, the organizers anticipate even wider engagement this time, driven by the compelling challenges, clear evaluation criteria, and the opportunity to gain visibility in the AI community. The event is open to individuals aged 18 and older, inviting a broad range of talent to contribute to the evolving landscape of machine learning, data science, and intelligent systems. Tasks are structured with a clear deadline, and the competition platform facilitates collaboration, submission, and evaluation within a unified environment.