Romania and Moldova students medal at International AI Olympiad

International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence IOAI 2026 artificial intelligence competition student achievements Astana

Students from Romania and the Republic of Moldova achieved significant success at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI 2026) held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from August 2 to August 8.

The Romanian delegation secured eight medals in total: three gold, two silver, and three bronze. Gold medalists included David Georgescu, Alexandru Thury-Burileanu, and Roland Petrean. Silver medals were awarded to Mihnea-Teodor Stoica and Darius-Adrian Dobre, while Iulian Nistor, Daniel-Antoniu Bence-Muk, and Matei-Tudor Pop earned bronze.

The Republic of Moldova, participating officially for the first time, earned one silver and two bronze medals. Silver medalist Popescu Alin and bronze medalists Harcel Octavian and Pavelescu Ion are all students from the

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Astana · David Georgescu · Harcel Octavian · International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence · Pavelescu Ion · Popescu Alin · Republic of Moldova · Sergiu Corlat

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[● 3 SOURCES] The International AI Olympiad 2026 was held in Astana, Kazakhstan from 2 – 8 August 2026. mec.gov.md · mts.gov.md
[● 2 SOURCES] This was the first official participation of a Moldovan team at the International AI Olympiad. mec.gov.md · mts.gov.md
[● 2 SOURCES] 435 students from 131 countries participated in the IOAI 2026. mec.gov.md · mts.gov.md
[● 2 SOURCES] The Moldovan team consisted of three students (Popescu Alin, Harcel Octavian, Pavelescu Ion) and a professor, coordinated by Dr. Sergiu Corlat. mec.gov.md · mts.gov.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] David Georgescu of Colegiul Național “C. D. Loga” in Timișoara won a gold medal at the IOAI 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] Moldova earned one silver medal (Popescu Alin) and two bronze medals (Harcel Octavian and Pavelescu Ion) at the IOAI 2026. mec.gov.md · mts.gov.md