INTELLIGENT IRONMAN CREATIVITY CONTEST

Do you want to be a leader and contribute to the world in the future? If the answer is yes, then you should think not only one step ahead but you must think more creatively. In order to make good ideas realized, you have to prepare yourself with physical strength, leadership, broad knowledge and be adventurous. Now, if you think you are qualified for the above features, come to Taiwan and prove yourself through the stage of the intelligent Ironman Creativity Contest.

Although this is a hands-on contest, the Intelligent Ironman Creativity Contest adopts the structure of computer role-playing games. With the ingredients of adventure and innovation, not only Taiwan but also many other countries such as Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore and 10 others have already taken it as one of the most important activities every year.

The contest requires students to combine their knowledge, physical strength, hardiness, creativity and teamwork to fulfill the ultimate requirement of many tasks. The best team among the finalists soon will become the new hero among the peer groups. This creative way of utilizing what students have learned at school will make learning more interesting and definitely give students a complete different experience.

We sincerely invite you to join 14th International Ironman Intelligent creative contest. Along with the students, teachers and media are also welcome to participate the contest. Once you touch the spirit of the contest, you will love it just as those who had been here before. Upon request, we will be willing to offer support for preliminary contest and explanation session in your country.
BE THE HERO IN REAL LIFE!

Main project: Attendances are required to show their creative ideas by fabricating a product that has never been seen before within continuous 72 hours. During this period of time, they will be isolated from outside world as well as from other teams. This project emphasizes on both Science and Humanities.

Attendances start with no money or no material. They must challenge various tasks to earn “virtual money”, and then use it to buy real materials from “virtual shop”. There are three kinds of tasks – Natural science, Social science and Physical fitness. Team must challenge three kinds of tasks evenly. Therefore, teammates must have different specialties.

The finished product will be judged by a committee of the specialists for its creativity, theme, appearance and functions. To finish the project in such a short time, attendances must make use of what they learn at school, their physical endurance and good team work skill to work out strategies and meet the requirements of the main project within the 72-hour period.

INSTRUCTION

WHAT IS TO BE DONE?

Intelligent Ironman Creativity Contest is a 72-hour non-stop competition. You have to design and create a real product from your own design .This is the requirement of the main project. You can find all the past examples at our official website.

Intelligent Ironman Creativity Contest wants you to utilize what you have learned in school creatively, and to challenge yourself and create your own magic. During the contest, everyone can surf the Internet (the participants can use intranet only) to know each team’s performance and their record at each side task.

Students registering high schools or vocational high schools can form a team. It is advised to have team mates in different disciplines.

• A team should have minimum 4 and maximum 6 members.
• Due to the needs of knowledge from natural sciences, social science and other ability such as implementation, creativity, and physical strength, it is recommended that team member should specialize in different aspects.
• One team stands for each country. For those countries holding the preliminary contest with the team number exceeding 50, one more quota will be given.
• At least six international teams will be accepted. If the number of teams exceeds the host can accommodate, countries holding preliminary contest have higher priority. Remaining quota will be given to teams registering earliest.
• The official language is English.
• Each team may bring one evaluation committee member.

Registration:download forms

• The host will cover the living and lodging expenses for team members, one team advisor and one evaluation committees from JUL 28, 2020 to AUG 2, 2020.
• Financial support for transportation expenses is limited to new team max of 40% of the total cost and is subject to availability. Please request early.
• Tours in Taiwan under team's own expenses before or after the contest can be arranged. But do request as early as possible.
• Food provided is mainly Chinese style. Teams can bring their own food if necessary. Teams can also specify the kind of food they want; the host will try to arrange a few meals as specified.

• Champion: NT$150,000 (approx. 4,600 USD)
• Second place: NT$80,000 (approx. 2,500 USD)
• Third place: NT$50,000 (approx. 1,500 USD)
• Best Task Tackler Award: NT$80,000 (approx. 2,500 USD)
• Creative Jubilating Award: NT$10,000 (approx. 300 USD)

Official website:

https://ironman.creativity.edu.tw/18th/eng/download.html

For any question, please contact Prof. Ko-Fei Liu, kfliu@ntu.edu.tw, ironmanoffice@gmail.com

Tel: +886-2-3366-4366

English DM: 10900005160-0-1