I. Competition Overview

● About This Event

The AI Generated Content (AIGC) program is a new initiative of CIE/USA-DFW. The 2026 AIGC Creative Challenge invites students to create an AI-assisted creative project inspired by a real volunteer experience, highlighting personal reflection, creativity, and community impact. By combining creativity, technology, and service, participants will gain inspiration and technical knowledge through online workshops and showcase their work at the final competition.

● Theme:

Small Acts, Big Impact

● Competition Key Dates

Registration Deadline: April 26, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

Submission Deadline: May 3, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

Finalists Announced: May 17, 2026

Final Showcase & Awards Ceremony (In Person): June 6, 2026

II. Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in Grades 1–12 (Spring 2026) are eligible to participate.

See more detail of group here

Participants may register:

–  Individually, or

–  As a team of up to 3 students

Students are encouraged to collaborate in teams to develop teamwork skills and share responsibilities.

III. Registration

Registration is required to participate.

Registration Fee: $15 per person. The registration fee is non-refundable.

Registration will close on May 3, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT).

Please click the “Get Tickets” button above to complete the registration process.

IV. Workshops

Workshops will be held online. Registered participants will receive the meeting invitations after registration.
Early registration offers a chance to receive complimentary software credits. Stay tuned for the official registration release.
The workshops will introduce:
–  AI tools for creative storytelling.
–  How to make your personal story stand out.
–  How to structure a compelling short digital story.
–  Examples of AI-assisted creative production.
–  Tips for presenting your project.

First Workshop: 8:00 – 9:00 on 4/12/2026, Conducted by Founder of Bloomway.ai.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting information

* Note: Bloomway AI is recognized as one of the sponsors of this event and is listed as a recommended AI creation tool (not exclusive or mandatory).
Bloomway AI will also sponsor the Innovation & Artistry Award, providing additional prizes and certificates to the winners.

Second workshop is scheduled on 4/19/2026, Conducted by Founder of GenAI Kids.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting information

GenAI Kids is recognized as one of the sponsors of this event.
GenAI Kids will also sponsor the Most Popular Award, providing additional prize.

V. Submission Instructions

Submission Deadline: May 3, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

Submission method:

Please refer to this site (To be added) for submission step by step

Each team needs to submit only one, including the following information in your submission email:

–  Team Name (limited to 15 characters)

–  Names of all team members

–  School and grade of each team member

–  Contact email of each team member

If you have any question, please email: secc-aigc@cie-dfw.org

VI. Official Rules

●  Authenticity Requirement:

All stories must be based on the participant’s real volunteer or community service experience. Purely fictional stories are not allowed.

●  AI Usage Guidelines:

Participants may use any AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Runway, Bloomway AI, etc.), but must disclose all tools used and key prompts in the entry form.

●  Accepted Formats:

YouTube (link)

●  Originality & Rights:

Participants must own the rights to present their work. Submissions must not contain any copyright infringement or inappropriate content.

VII. Judging & Evaluation

● Judging Rubric (Total: 100 Points)

Category                                                         Weight
Creativity & Originality                                  30%
Theme Expression & Storytelling                25%
Technical Execution (AI Usage)                   20%
Community Impact                                        15%
Overall Production Quality                           10%
* Rubric by Age Group is available for Judges.

● Rubric by Age Group

–   Division A: Elementary (Grades 1–5)

–   Division B: Middle School (Grades 6–8)

–   Division C: High School (Grades 9–12)

Individual or team (up to three people)

Please see Student Guide by Grade Level before submission

VIII. Awards & Recognition

● Core Awards (by Division)

–   First Place 

–   Second Place 

–   Third Place 

–   Honorable Mentions

Plus, software credits

● Special Awards

–   Best Creative Narrative Award

–   Engineering Mindset Award

–   Innovation & Artistry Award (Sponsored by Bloomway AI)

–   The most popular award (Sponsored by GenAI for kids)

● Participation Benefits

–   Digital Certificate: Issued to all qualified participants

–   Exhibition: Finalist works will be showcased at the June 6 event and on the official website

IX. Q and A

     ● About Bloomway AI software