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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 13th 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.