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Implement a variety of transformations using the simplest possible networks!
Implement a variety of transformations using the simplest possible networks!
In this competition, contestants will be presented with a series of tasks, and challenged to produce bespoke neural architectures that implement the desired transformations. Not only must these networks be functionally correct, but (as an added twist) should exhibit the simplest possible structure.
Total Prizes Awarded: $50,000
First Place:
Second Place:
Third Place:
Longest Leader:
Top Student Team:
$12,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$8,000
Members of the winning teams will also be invited to collaborate with the competition organizers on a contest retrospective submitted to the IJCAI 2027 Demo Track.
Key Dates
Key Dates
2026-04-04 IJCAI-ECAI 2026 NeuroGolf Challenge announced
2026-04-04 IJCAI-ECAI 2026 NeuroGolf Challenge announced
2026-04-15 IJCAI-ECAI 2026 NeuroGolf Challenge begins
2026-04-15 IJCAI-ECAI 2026 NeuroGolf Challenge begins
2026-07-08 Deadline for Team Mergers
2026-07-08 Deadline for Team Mergers
2026-07-15 Competition Ends
2026-07-15 Competition Ends
Competition Organizers
Competition Organizers
Michael D. Moffitt
Michael D. Moffitt
Ashley Oldacre
Ashley Oldacre
Walter Reade
Walter Reade
Addison Howard
Addison Howard
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