0. Introduction

The 2024 International Data Science Olympiad or IDSOL 2024 invites current and recent students to design comprehensive data science and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for real-world challenges.

0.1 Glossary

Common acronyms and terminology used in IDSOL

  • APAC. Asia-Pacific region.
  • AMER. Americas region.
  • CC. Competitions Committee. A subcommittee of the IDSOL 2024 OC.
  • EMEA. Europe, Middle East, Africa region.
  • EPC. Event Production Committee. A subcommittee of the IDSOL 2024 OC.
  • IDSOL. International Data Science Olympiad. Annual global student competition for data science and AI innovation. Debut in 2020.
  • IDSOL 2024. The 2024 International Data Science Olympiad, to be held in The Netherlands in mid-November 2024.
  • OC. Organising Committee. An organisation convened to organise and deliver IDSOL at the national, regional, or international scale.
  • Preliminary. An IDSOL preliminary is a non-binding competition event that precedes the main IDSOL Finals competition event. The non-binding nature of the preliminaries provide a forum for contestants to practice as well as organising committees to shortlist or refine team and project qualities. Preliminaries may be held at a national or regional level to amplify value and impact.
  • Triumph. A triumph was a spectacular celebration held in ancient Rome for a commander and this team who had won an important victory. In a spirit of a similar fashion, IDSOL celebrates the champions of the International Data Science Olympiad in each year in close, exclusive ceremonies, connecting them with the past via former champions and with the future, while providing a space for projects to showcase to more interested parties.

0.2 Mission

To encourage and equip the next generation of innovative and inquisitive minds to direct their creativity and passion for designing solutions for sustainable development of humanity.

0.3 Target Participants

For current students and recent students [within 3 years of stopping studies] seeking careers as solution architects, product designers, product developers, tech consulting, management consulting, and tech startup founders.

0.4 Participating Countries

The following countries and territories have expressed interest or intent to send a delegation to the IDSOL 2024 Finals in Amsterdam. If you are unsure if your country has an active organizing committee or if the legal entity is claiming to represent IDSOL in your country or territory, contact us for clarification.

IDSOL AMER (Americas & Oceania)
  • 🇦🇷 Argentina
  • 🇦🇺 Australia
  • 🇧🇷 Brazil
  • 🇧🇲 Bermuda
  • 🇨🇦 Canada
  • 🇲🇽 Mexico
  • 🇳🇿 New Zealand
  • 🇵🇦 Panama
  • 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
  • 🇺🇸 United States
IDSOL EMEA (Europa-Middle East-Africa)
  • 🇦🇹 Austria
  • 🇬🇧 Britannia
  • 🇪🇪 Estonia
  • 🇫🇷 France
  • 🇩🇪 Germany
  • 🇮🇷 Iran
  • 🇳🇱 Netherlands
  • 🇷🇺 Russia
  • 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
  • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
  • 🇺🇦 Ukraine
IDSOL APAC (Asia-Pacific)
  • 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
  • 🇨🇳 China
  • 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
  • 🇮🇳 India
  • 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
  • 🇲🇴 Macao
  • 🇲🇳 Mongolia
  • 🇵🇭 Philippines
  • 🇸🇬 Singapore
  • 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
  • 🇹🇼 Taiwan
  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

0.5 Participation Fees

To help balance the budget for producing this extraordinary event, the IDSOL 2024 Organizing Committee approves the levying of registration and administration fees. The schedule of fees are to be released at a later date. Subsidies may be applied for individuals and organizations, especially for those in need and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.