Young Talent Drives AI Innovation at 2025 Technology Olympiad

Tehran, Iran – The artificial intelligence competitions at the 2025 Technology Olympiad, held on November 27–28, brought together students and young professionals from across Iran, showcasing expertise in image and text processing, advanced agent design, and creative problem-solving under time pressure.

This year’s AI contests attracted over three times more participants than last year, prompting the expansion from a single-day event to two days. The competitions featured significant upgrades, including API integration for direct interaction with large language models (LLMs), GPU-powered infrastructure, advanced visualization, online judging, and head-to-head AI agent battles.

Participants tested their skills in challenging image and text processing missions, with the final rounds hosting 35 teams in image processing and 40 teams in text processing. Competitors highlighted the importance of time management, adaptability, and technical innovation, noting that the event provided a unique opportunity to apply real-world AI solutions under competitive conditions.

Beyond the core challenges, side events such as combat robotics, drone programming, cybersecurity contests, and the “Sadaf Employment” career platform added breadth to the Olympiad, creating networking opportunities between participants and technology companies.

The 2025 Technology Olympiad reinforced the rapid growth of AI talent in Iran, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of advanced technical capabilities, while cementing its status as one of the most memorable editions to date.