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Une concertation est une séquence d'activités de participation (par exemple remplir un sondage, puis faire des propositions, les discuter en face-à-face ou en ligne, et enfin les hiérarchiser) dans le but de définir et de prendre une décision sur un sujet spécifique.

Exemples de processus participatifs: un processus d’élection des membres du comité (où les candidatures sont d'abord présentées, puis débattues et finalement une candidature est choisie), les budgets participatifs (où les propositions sont faites, évaluées économiquement et votées selon l'argent disponible), un processus de planification stratégique, la rédaction collaborative d'un règlement ou d'une norme, la conception d'un espace urbain ou la production d'un plan de politique publique.

Submission of initial contributions.

Submit your final contribution.

Create a 1-minute pitch video
- Each team will produce a short video presenting: the use case you explored, your analysis and your final contribution and implementation conditions
Watch and engage with other teams
- You will be invited to view other teams’ videos
Participate in a live argumentation webinar (to be confirmed)
- Before voting opens, a webinar will be organized where teams can: defend and clarify their final contributions, respond to questions and further articulate their reasoning

All contributions will be collectively valued and integrated into:

Synthesis reports submitted to the OECD and several Ministries.
National and international discussions dedicated to AI governance

→ Some students will represent the collective work during high-level meetings and international events.

Special recognition for selected contributions

Some contributions may receive additional visibility through:

Presentation at major international events dedicated to technology and innovation
Institutional promotion on the Challenge website and participating universities’ platforms
Highlighting during international AI governance events

AI Grand Challenge 2026

The future of higher education in the age of AI

Current phase

Start date / End date

30 Mar 2026 / 30 Jun 2026

About this process

The process consists of three main steps :

1. Initial Contribution

In "Initial contribution", your team will submit a first solution concept responding to the AI use case you identified in your application.

Methodological Guidance

To support your reflection, we encourage you to follow this structured approach:

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Your submission should be structured as follows :

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Demonstrate that your approach is responsible, realistic, and implementable.

2. Final Contribution

In "Final Contribution", your team will engage with the contributions of other teams and refine your initial contribution. You will be invited to:

Review and comment on other teams’ contributions : Share constructive feedback, raise questions, challenge their contributions.
Receive feedback from mentors : Experts and mentors will provide comments and critical insights on your work.
Access expert keynotes : Selected expert talks and resources may be made available to help you deepen your analysis.
Strengthen your contribution : Use the feedback received — from peers and mentors — to refine, clarify, and strengthen your final contribution.

This phase is designed to simulate a real policy deliberation process: contributions evolve through dialogue, critique, and collective intelligence.

PLEASE NOTE

The format of your final submission is flexible. You may choose the format that best conveys your ideas and approach : Investigation, Charts, Video, Pitch presentation, Written report, Prototype, Experiment or any other relevant format.

Regardless of the format selected, your submission must clearly present your reasoning and demonstrate your approach by providing explicit answers to the following questions :

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3. Vote

Each team will create a 1-minute pitch video presenting their use case, analysis, and final contribution with implementation conditions; you will be invited to watch and engage with other teams’ videos; and participate in a live argumentation webinar to clarify, defend, and discuss their contributions before the voting phase.

How voting works

The selection process is based on a triple different evaluation dynamic:

1. Peer evaluation : Participants will vote for the contribution(s) they found the most convincing, the most impactful and the most relevant to implement based on what they have heard during the webinar.
2. Public evaluation : The public will be invited to engage and vote.
3. Advisory Board evaluation : The Challenge Advisory Board will review and select their favorite contribution.

Vote analysis – Factors for consideration

This Challenge is grounded in inquiry and critical reflection. There is no predetermined “right answer.” The following factors will be taken into consideration for the vote of the advisory board :

Quality of problem framing : Your ability to clearly identify and articulate: the core issue at stake, the context, the broader implications
Richness and diversity of perspectives : Multidimensional approaches will be valued. Final contributions should not be purely technical, but may also integrate: pedagogical, social, organizational, ethical, environmental and/or political dimensions.
One clear contribution per case study : Each submission must be structured around: one clearly defined use case AND one main, well-developed proposal
Actionability: Your final contribution must be: realistic, well-argued, actionable and accompanied by clear implementation conditions
Integration of feedback : The quality of your deliberation process matters as much as the final proposal itself. Your final contribution should demonstrate your ability to engage with critique, incorporate relevant feedback and evolve your thinking through debate.