IMO 2025 Concludes with AI Prize Update and Celebratory Lectures on Sunshine Coast

The 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) concludes today, 19 July 2025, on the Sunshine Coast, marking an impressive finale to a week of intense mathematical competition. The final day promises a blend of honored traditions and innovative advancements, highlighting the evolving landscape of mathematics and technology. Traditionally, the day will feature guest lectures from world-renowned mathematicians, including Cheryl Praeger and Terry Tao, whose insights always inspire the participants. Following the lectures, the closing ceremony will celebrate the achievements of the students with medal awards, culminating in a quintessential Great Australian barbecue. This year's IMO has also embraced cutting-edge developments. One highlight is the AI Mathematical Olympiad Prize (AIMO), a $10 million competition aimed at fostering the creation of open-source AI models. The AIMO will provide an update this morning, including a video presentation from this year’s winner, NemoSkills. In another first, several AI companies have been invited to a fringe event where they showcased their latest technological advancements to the participating students. These companies also ran private tests using their closed-source AI models on this year’s problems, generating results that will intrigue mathematicians, technologists, and the general public alike. Gregor Dolinar, President of the IMO, acknowledged the excitement around AI’s growing mathematical capabilities but noted the limitations of the IMO’s validation process. "It is very exciting to see the progress in the mathematical capabilities of AI models," Dolinar stated. "However, we must be clear that the IMO cannot verify the methods used, such as the amount of computing power or any human assistance involved, or whether the results are reproducible. What we can affirm is that correct mathematical proofs, whether from brilliant students or advanced AI, are indeed valid." Despite the innovative elements, the core focus remains on the exceptional students who have competed. This year, the IMO welcomed 630 participants from 110 countries, five of whom achieved a perfect score of 42.Their dedication and brilliance embody the spirit of the contest, making them the true stars of the event.