Artificial Intelligence Summer School · Competition Track
Ten days of AI programming and project development for students who already code, with guidance on algorithms, model evaluation and competition submissions.
- Published dates
- 1–10 July 2026 (provisional)
- Duration
- 10 days
- Location
- Shanghai
- Who it is for
- Grades 6–12
- Language of instruction
- Mandarin Chinese
- Format
- Residential, with evening project supervision
The dates above refer to the 2026 edition. Please ask the programme team about dates for a future edition.
About the programme
Designed for students who already code, this track centres on an original AI project. Work with data, algorithms and development tools, then prepare the presentation, video and supporting materials for a competition submission.
The programme introduces the Intel AI Global Impact Festival and other relevant competitions. Entry depends on each event’s requirements and deadlines; completing the course is not a guarantee of selection or an award.
What to expect
- Teaching by Intel AI trainers, university academics and industry practitioners.
- Substantial practical work, project development and presentation preparation.
- Competition guidance certification from Intel and East China Normal University’s national digital literacy and skills training base, as listed in the programme information; confirm current arrangements with the team.
What you’ll study
AI foundations and algorithms
Generative AI, computer vision and natural language processing, supported by Python, development environment setup, probability and statistics. Discuss social challenges and ethics alongside the technical work.
Tools and project development
Use tools such as OpenCV and OpenVINO to collect and process data, create visualisations and evaluate models. Your group will use the results to build and test its own solution.
Competition preparation
Practise explaining the project, making a video and preparing submission materials. Ethical discussion and case analysis support the reasoning behind the technical choices.
Industry and teamwork
Planned laboratory or company visits and discussions with engineers and academics, alongside group communication and project roles.
Programme schedule
The outline below is subject to adjustments. Visits, venues and teaching arrangements will be confirmed in the joining information.
Foundations
AI overview, development environment, Python and the necessary mathematical foundations.
Data and evaluation
Data collection, visualisation, NumPy, models and evaluation.
Computer vision
AI history and social challenges, the project cycle, OpenCV and image classification.
Generative AI and project planning
Applications, image classification and convolutional neural networks.
Models and inference
Further CNN work, pre-trained models, inference and OpenVINO.
Starting the final project
Project planning, data collection and exploration, modelling and evaluation.
Project development
Group project production with guidance.
Presentation materials
Refine the project and prepare the presentation and video.
Final preparation
Final testing, packaging and submission materials.
Invited tutors
The following profiles are included in the Chinese programme information. Teaching assignments and the final tutor team are subject to confirmation.
Dr Yang
Holds a doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. An Intel AI master trainer, with previous roles as a principal researcher at Intel China Research Centre and chair of the Intel Developer Forum.
Lang
Deputy director of the STEM Education Research Centre at the Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Zhejiang; an Intel AI master trainer and senior expert at East China Normal University’s national digital literacy and skills training base.
Snow
Intel AI master trainer and problem setter for the Lanqiao software and information technology competition. A visiting teacher at Shanghai Foreign Language School and No. 2 High School of East China Normal University, with previous project development roles at IBM and eBay.
Wang Wei
Professor in the School of Data Science and Engineering at East China Normal University and director of its national digital literacy and skills training base.
Zhang Yanbin
Deputy director of East China Normal University’s national digital literacy and skills training base, postgraduate supervisor and Intel AI leadership trainer.
Huang Bo
Distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at East China Normal University. Previous appointments include senior principal engineer at Intel China, general manager at Uisee Shanghai and senior technical expert at Huawei Shanghai.
Projects and completion
- Programming and algorithm exercises, plus an original group AI project, presentation and video.
- Completion certification and an assessment report, subject to attendance and task requirements. Selected students may receive an expert recommendation letter.
- A project that may be submitted to relevant competitions, subject to the event’s entry rules and deadlines.
Participation — 20%
Attendance and contributions to practical work, discussions and other course activities.
Individual assignments — 30%
Programming or application exercises assessed for technical understanding, reasoning and the quality of the work.
Group project — 50%
The final project, presentation and, for the competition track, submission materials.
How to apply
Who can apply
- Grades 6–12, with a foundation in computer science and programming.
- Familiarity with Python or C++, basic algorithms and successful completion of the entry assessment.
- Bring a suitable laptop and be ready for residential study and practical group work.
Application materials
- Complete the online form with student details, a parent or guardian’s contact information and relevant previous learning or activities.
- A short statement of 200–300 Chinese characters explaining your interests, reasons for applying and what you hope to learn.
Application process
- Submit the online application.
- Complete the entry assessment.
- If offered a place, confirm acceptance and pay the required fee by the stated deadline.
- Joining instructions are sent before the programme; where specified, these are issued one week before arrival.
Teaching is in Mandarin Chinese.
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