To ensure participants are fully prepared, important dates and resources have been outlined for project submissions, virtual office hours, and key competition milestones.
Project Submission Due Date
January 20, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. LOCAL Time
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Weekly Virtual Office Hours for Registered Youth, Educators, and Community Leaders
Note: No one under 18 years old may attend without the team’s Supervising Adult.
Virtual office hours* are available from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the following Mondays:
2025 Dates September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 152026 Dates January 5, 12, 19
*Virtual office hours details and link for Zoom meeting
Topic: Presidential AI Challenge Office Hours
Meeting ID: 161 974 5990
Passcode: 913618
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Important Dates for Teams Voluntarily Choosing to Enter the AI Challenge Competition
Project Submission Due Date January 20, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. LOCAL Time
Announcement of State Champions March 16, 2026
Regional Championship Competition March 27 – April 13, 2026, one day only, specific date depends on the region and will be announced by March 2, 2026
Announcement of Regional Champions April 16, 2026
National Championships June 2026