Following the success of IAIO 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the Olympiad will move to Southeast Asia for the first time. The next edition will take place from 25 February to 2 March 2027 in Vietnam. Further details, including the host city and competition format, will be announced by the organisers on iaio-official.org.
Australian selection for 2027
Team AU is selected through the national rounds. Round 1 is held online on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Round 2 is held in person on 16–17 January 2027 and the team is announced at its end, followed by a national training camp on 21–26 January — all within the school holidays. Venues will be confirmed to registered students. The team then travels to Vietnam for IAIO 2027 (25 February – 2 March).
| Stage | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Online, national | Tuesday 15 December 2026 |
| Round 2 · national final | In person | Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 January 2027 |
| Team AU announced | At the end of Round 2 | Sunday 17 January 2027 |
| National training camp | In person | Thursday 21 – Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
| Team AU at IAIO 2027 | Vietnam | 25 Feb – 2 Mar 2027 |
To be notified when registration opens, contact the IAIO Australia Committee.
Tentative programme
From the organisers' tentative programme (PDF). Subject to change.
| Day | Date | Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Feb | Arrival |
| 2 | 26 Feb | Opening ceremony · test run of the Practical Round |
| 3 | 27 Feb | Scientific Round (9:00–14:00) · feedback session · cultural exchange |
| 4 | 28 Feb | Excursion (Hoi An) · game night |
| 5 | 1 Mar | Practical Round (9:00–15:00) · feedback session |
| 6 | 2 Mar | Award ceremony · departure |