AIEd Forecasting Competition: Education in 2028 (Up to $25,000 Grant Prizes)

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Applications are open for AIEd Forecasting Competition: Education in 2028. AI is already transforming education in ways both positive and negative—and the pace is accelerating. This forecasting competition invites anyone with a thoughtful perspective—educators, researchers, technologists, students, and beyond—to make specific, defendable forecasts about AI’s impact on education by the end of 2028 (roughly the same span between ChatGPT’s release and today).

Schools, universities, teachers, and students are doing their best to navigate this shifting landscape, but we need better collective intelligence about what’s actually coming. By aggregating predictions from hundreds of informed participants, we create a richer picture of possible futures.

Forecasts will be reviewed by a panel of expert judges, and the best forecasts will be shared publicly and win cash prizes.

Competition Details / Format

Submission Format: 500–1,000 word analytical essay plus a 2–5 minute video or voice recording defending your prediction.
5 Thematic Tracks:
1. Teaching Profession
2. Cognitive Development & Mathematics Education
3. Student Motivation, Personalisation & Socialisation
4. Higher Education Assessment & Academic Integrity
5. AI Tutoring
Judges include experts from the Gates Foundation, Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Khan Academy, Stanford, and others.

AIEd Forecasting Competition Prizes

Total prize pool: Up to US$ 25,000
10 prizes per track (total 50 prizes):
- Grand Prize: $2,500 each
- 4 Runner-up Prizes: $500 each
- 5 Honourable Mentions: $100 each

Eligibility Criteria

Teachers, school leaders, and educators
EdTech founders, developers, and startup teams
Policy-makers and education administrators
Researchers, students, and recent graduates with interest in AI and education
Anyone with a well-thought-out vision for how AI might transform education systems by 2028

How To Apply for AIEd Forecasting Competition

Each Submission Must Include:

An analytical essay
- Maximum length 1,000 words.
- Figures and data are not required, but may be included and do not count against the word limit.
A short voice or video note summarizing your core argument:
- Maximum length of 5-minutes, shorter lengths welcome.
- This recording will not be shared outside the program team and judges without your express written consent.

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Application Deadline: Tuesday 16 December 2025