David Georgescu, a student from Timișoara, Romania, secured a gold medal at the International Olympiad on Informatics (IOI) 2026, held in Astana, Kazakhstan from August 2nd to 8th. Representing the C.D. Loga National College, Georgescu demonstrated exceptional skill in artificial intelligence. The Romanian team as a whole achieved remarkable results at the prestigious competition. This win highlights Romania’s growing talent in the field of AI. The Olympiad showcased students from around the globe competing in complex AI challenges. Georgescu’s achievement is a source of national pride and encourages further development of AI education in Romania. His success underscores the potential of Romanian students in STEM fields.