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2026 GeoAI Arctic Challenge
The 2026 GeoAI Arctic Challenge is part of the continuing series of GeoAI challenges sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and hosted by the NSF Cyber2A project team. This challenge aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and students from multiple disciplines and sectors, including geospatial sciences, computer science, Earth and environmental sciences, data science, and Arctic research communities. Our goal is to broaden participation in GeoAI research and education while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing environmental challenges facing our planet.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Competition opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Dataset released | July 1, 2026 |
| Benchmark phase starts; submissions and leaderboard rankings open | August 15, 2026 |
| Final submission deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Winners announced | March 1, 2027 |
Check back soon for updates from the director.