Date: May 27–30, 2026

Location: Ames, Iowa, USA

Hao Zhang is the Founder and President of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Club at Palo Alto High School. 

Passionate about technology, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, he leads initiatives that inspire students 

to explore innovation through workshops, guest speakers, and industry visits.

Beyond the classroom, Hao serves as Vice President of his Odyssey of the Mind team, an international creative 

problem-solving competition. In 2026, his team advanced to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals held 

at Iowa State University, where students from around the world collaborated and competed in challenging innovation-based events. 

Through these experiences, Hao has developed strong leadership, teamwork, and creative thinking skills

 while pursuing his interests in technology and innovation.