The Burkinabè delegation touched down in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 2, 2026, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026—a premier global event showcasing the brightest young minds in AI.
After months of rigorous preparation, including national selections and intensive machine learning training sessions, Pascaline Lompo and Madina Toé are set to represent Burkina Faso in this prestigious competition. They will be led by their Team Leader, Ariel Shadrac Ouédraogo, who will guide them through the challenges ahead.
This opportunity allows the Burkinabè representatives to test their skills against international peers while highlighting Burkina Faso’s growing potential in artificial intelligence. The competition is not just about rankings—it’s a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among students, researchers, and tech innovators from across the globe.
For Burkina Faso, participation in the IOAI underscores the nation’s commitment to nurturing young talent in emerging technologies and strengthening its digital and AI capabilities. The delegation’s presence in Kazakhstan reflects the country’s ambition to position itself as a key player in the global AI landscape.
