ICIA 2026 in Numbers ✨

More than just an event, the International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) 2026 in Cambodia & Indonesia became a global platform where students, educators, innovators, startups, and industry leaders came together to exchange ideas and create meaningful impact.

This year’s event showcased how creativity and innovation can connect people across cultures, disciplines, and generations. From inspiring presentations and innovation showcases to international collaborations and startup networking sessions, ICIA 2026 successfully brought together a vibrant global community dedicated to shaping the future.

ICIA 2026 by the Numbers

✨ 5000+ people involved throughout the entire ICIA 2026 ecosystem and activities.

🌍 Participants represented 50 countries and nationalities, highlighting the truly international spirit of the event.

🎓 The event featured:

• 553 students

• 250 student innovative projects

• 150 innovation award projects

• 68 innovation challenge projects

• 32 inventor wannabe teams

  
  

👩‍🏫 Supported by a strong network of experts and educators:

• 104 teachers

• 108 mentor judges

• 140 professional experts

• 32 speakers

• 7 internal reviewers

🚀 The innovation ecosystem also included:

• 47 Startup Innovation Weekend (SIW) delegates

• 15 global finalist startups

• 73 industry partners and communities

• 18 government institutions

• 125 educational institutions

📱 ICIA 2026 also reached a wider audience with more than 60K online views, expanding the impact of innovation discussions beyond the venue itself.

A Celebration of Global Collaboration

Behind every number is a story of collaboration, learning, and innovation. ICIA 2026 was not only about competition, but also about building international friendships, sharing perspectives, and encouraging young innovators to turn ideas into real-world solutions.

The event created opportunities for students and professionals from different backgrounds to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another through creativity and innovation-driven initiatives.

Thank You for Being Part of ICIA 2026

To every participant, mentor, speaker, institution, startup, partner, volunteer, and supporter in Cambodia & Indonesia — thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

Your passion, ideas, and contributions helped make ICIA 2026 memorable international celebration of creativity, innovation, and global collaboration.

We look forward to seeing even more impactful ideas and inspiring innovators in the next ICIA journey ✨