AI Competitions and Benchmarks, Practical issues: Proposals, grant money, sponsors, prizes, dissemination, publicity

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the pragmatic aspectsinvolved in organizing AI competitions. We begin by discussing strategies toincentivize participation, touching upon effective communication techniques,aligning with trending topics in the field, structuring awards, potentialrecruitment opportunities, and more. We then shift to the essence of communityengagement, and into organizational best practices and effective means ofdisseminating challenge outputs. Lastly, the chapter addresses the logistics,exposing on costs, required manpower, and resource allocation for effectivelymanaging and executing a challenge. By examining these practical problems,readers will gain actionable insights to navigate the multifaceted landscape ofAI competition organization, from inception to completion.