AI Gauntlet Challenge 2026
Universiti Teknologi Brunei
📌About the Event
AI Gauntlet Challenge 2026 is a hands-on AI and intelligent machine competition by Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) in collaboration with Shell Deepwater Borneo B.V. The challenge is designed for undergraduate students who want to build, test and showcase AI-based solutions through bootcamp learning, practice sessions and final AI Gauntlet stations. The competition focuses not only on technical performance but also on teamwork and Responsible AI thinking.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Theme/track: Building Intelligent Machine
- Organiser: Universiti Teknologi Brunei
- Collaboration: Shell Deepwater Borneo B.V.
- Mode of conduct: Offline / in-person
- Venue: Undercroft, Universiti Teknologi Brunei
- Format: Bootcamp + optional practice/Q&A + final AI Gauntlet Challenge
- Team size: 3 students per team
- Focus areas: AI, intelligent machines, technical problem-solving, teamwork and Responsible AI
📅 Important Dates
- Registration deadline: 25 June 2026
- Bootcamp: 30 June – 2 July 2026
- Optional Practice & Q&A: 4 July 2026
- Final AI Gauntlet Challenge: 6 July 2026
- Overall event window: 30 June – 6 July 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility:
- Open to undergraduate students from any programme.
- Beginner-friendly: Beginners and technology enthusiasts are welcome.
- Team rule: Participants must form a team of 3 students.
- Team composition: Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged.
- Participation process: Teams must attend the bootcamp and then compete in AI Gauntlet stations.
- Evaluation areas:
- Technical performance
- Teamwork
- Responsible AI thinking
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Winners will receive cash prizes and trophies.
- The grand prize includes an exclusive international educational visit for the winning team.
- Participants get free meals, notes and a certificate of completion.
- Exact cash prize amount is not clearly visible in the accessible official post/search snippet.