KIKUK 2.0
Artificial Intelligence – Creative and Critical

We are launching the global youth competition “KIKUK – Artificial Intelligence Creative and Critical” for the second time! This year’s motto is “My Future with AI”. The KIKUK competition once again invites students from around the world to engage creatively and critically with the use of artificial intelligence – and to actively shape their own future.

KIKUK – Kreativ und kritisch mit künstlicher Intelligenz © Goethe-Institut

Workshops for Students: How can we participate in KIKUK?

KIKUK 2.0 – My Future with AI

Date & Time:
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 09:00–10:00 AM PST / 12:00–1:00 PM EST / 9:00–10:00 PM (CET)
Format: Online
Target group: Students an their teachers at US high schools
Instructor:Nedina Lisic, Multiplicator of the Goethe-Institut Sarajevo

Registration

In the KIKUK workshop, students and their teachers will learn how to take part in the KIKUK contest. They will playfully discover how artificial intelligence works and how it can be used creatively—for example, to create images, texts, or music. Participants will work in small groups, try out their own ideas, and discuss the opportunities and limitations of AI.

Competition

Our motto for the 2025/2026 competition is: “My Future with AI”

How will AI change your everyday life?
How will we learn, work, communicate, and relax in the future?

Form a team and use an AI application of your choice to create your own AI artwork that reflects your vision of the future. Everything is allowed: videos, music, images, video installations, texts…

Submit your contribution by November 17, 2025!

Hier bewerben

Win the national KIKUK competition in your country and work in a global team with students from Taipei to San Francisco! Find more information on the websites of Goethe-Instituts in the participating countries.

KIKUK 2.0 – Your Future with AI

How will AI change your life? Show us your ideas!

Create your own artwork with your team – using AI and your creativity. Whether it’s video, music, image or text: anything is possible.

Competition KIKUK 2.0

New: KIKUK Teacher Award

Would you like to use artificial intelligence to create advertising for your German programme? Then take part in the KIKUK Teacher Award! Use an AI tool to create original advertising material – for example, a poster, a video, a song in your native language – there are no limits to your imagination.

Submit your entry to participating Goethe-Instituts between 15 September and 17 November, 2025. The most original idea will receive an award!

Apply here!