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Official Olympiad Organizer
Official Olympiad Organizer
The Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI) fosters innovation through technology activities that emphasize practical applications of science, technology, and design. KBI is also the official organizer of two flagship competitions:
IDSOL 2025 International Data Science Olympiad
IBCOL 2025 International Blockchain Olympiad
Over the last eight years, KBI has assisted tens of thousands of participants globally from renowned education institutions including Cornell, Cambridge, Peking University, and The University of Hong Kong, representing just a sample of the diverse and exceptional talent participating in our olympiads, leading to the development of more than 500 incubated projects globally.
Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI) is responsible for organizing the International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) and the International Data Science Olympiad (IDSOL), established in 2017 and 2020, respectively. IBCOL was founded in Waterloo (Canada) and Hong Kong. Throughout the pandemic, many IBCOL initiatives concentrated on identity and credential solutions, which became essential during the era of social distancing. The IDSOL was introduced to gauge interest and proficiency in artificial intelligence and data science. Following the pandemic, IBCOL and IDSOL found significant support in Europe, focusing on responsible innovation and sustainable development, leveraging the regulatory expertise of the EU and aligning closer to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
East Asia
Hong Kong
Macao
China
Taiwan
Korea
Japan
Central Asia
Mongolia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
South & West Asia
Bangladesh
India
Iran
Iraq
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
UAE
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe
Britannia
Estonia
Germany
Hungary
Netherlands
Romania
Turkey
Ukraine
Americas/Oceania
Australia
Canada
Guatemala
Mexico
New Zealand
Panama
USA
KEY MANAGEMENT
KEY MANAGEMENT
Mihkel Kerem
Director of Corporate Affairs
Gabriel Chan
Director of Strategic Planning
Viktor Tabori
Director of Innovation & Tech
Richard John
Director of Special Programs
Julian Gropp
Director of Finance
Maryna Danylyuk
Director of Legal Affairs
Lu Zheng
Director of Partnerships (W)
Kelly Ng Lok Yee
Director of Partnerships (E)
Kate Cruz Pun
Director of Operations
Nathan van Veen
Director of Communications
Yalsin Li
Director of Education (BCTT)
David Fortini
Director of Education (DSAI)
ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION
SEVEN BRIDGES • SEVEN DIRECTORATES
Each directorate serves as a bridge, connecting expertise and innovation to advance technology education, echoing the legacy of the Seven Bridges of Königsberg.
Each directorate serves as a bridge, connecting expertise and innovation to advance technology education, echoing the legacy of the Seven Bridges of Königsberg.
DIRECTORATE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
Like the bridge that charts a course across the river, this directorate develops and implements KBI’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission to advance technology education and innovation.
Like the bridge that charts a course across the river, this directorate develops and implements KBI’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission to advance technology education and innovation.
DIRECTORATE OF CORPORATE & LEGAL
Ensuring the structural integrity of KBI’s operations, much like a bridge’s foundation, this directorate ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, offering expert advice on partnerships, contracts, and intellectual property.
Ensuring the structural integrity of KBI’s operations, much like a bridge’s foundation, this directorate ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, offering expert advice on partnerships, contracts, and intellectual property.
DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting as the bridge that connects KBI to the world, this directorate promotes our mission and programs through effective communication strategies, including public relations, marketing, and outreach.
Acting as the bridge that connects KBI to the world, this directorate promotes our mission and programs through effective communication strategies, including public relations, marketing, and outreach.
DIRECTORATE OF INNOVATION & TECH
Constructing bridges to the future, this directorate integrates cutting-edge technologies into KBI’s programs, keeping our work at the forefront of innovation.
Constructing bridges to the future, this directorate integrates cutting-edge technologies into KBI’s programs, keeping our work at the forefront of innovation.
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION
Building bridges to knowledge and skills, this directorate develops educational programs that equip participants with practical expertise in emerging technologies like AI, data science, and blockchain.
Building bridges to knowledge and skills, this directorate develops educational programs that equip participants with practical expertise in emerging technologies like AI, data science, and blockchain.
DIRECTORATE OF PARTNERSHIPS
Forging bridges between KBI and external collaborators, this directorate builds and maintains partnerships with academia, government, and industry to expand KBI’s reach and impact.
Forging bridges between KBI and external collaborators, this directorate builds and maintains partnerships with academia, government, and industry to expand KBI’s reach and impact.
DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS
Maintaining the bridges that keep KBI running smoothly, this directorate manages internal processes, including IT infrastructure, facilities, and human resources, to ensure seamless operations.
Maintaining the bridges that keep KBI running smoothly, this directorate manages internal processes, including IT infrastructure, facilities, and human resources, to ensure seamless operations.
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