AI-DEEDS 2026 CTF Challenge

Chaotic Systems Challenge

Model complex dynamical systems with real-world applications

About the Challenge

Chaotic systems are notoriously difficult to model and predict. In this challenge, you will develop machine learning approaches to model the Lorenz system, a classic example of deterministic chaos with applications across weather prediction, fluid dynamics, and beyond.

Advance research on modeling complex dynamical systems with applications across energy and beyond. The winning team will be invited to give a talk at the AI-DEEDS 2026 workshop!

Getting Started

The challenge is hosted on Kaggle as part of the CTF-4-Science initiative. Visit the competition page to access the dataset.

Timeline

Challenge Opens
March 2026
Paper Deadline
May 8, 2026
11:59pm AoE
Kaggle Deadline
May 25, 2026
11:59pm AoE
Workshop Presentation
June 22, 2026
At ACM e-Energy

Note: A paper submission is required to be eligible for a talk at the workshop.

How to Submit

  1. Compete on the Kaggle competition
  2. Write a short paper (up to 4 pages) describing your approach
  3. Submit your paper to the Chaotic Systems track on HotCRP
  4. Include a link to your Kaggle submission or code repository

Prizes

Winner: Invited to give a talk at the AI-DEEDS 2026 workshop at ACM e-Energy!

The contest will have $1000 in prizes!

Top submissions will also be considered for publication in the workshop proceedings.