On behalf of the 31^st ICYS and the 8^th KVIS-ISF organizing team, we are pleased to welcome your school and students as participants in the 31^st International Conference of Young Scientist together with our annual the 8^th Kamnoetvidya Invitational Science Fair in 2025 from 6-10 April 2025, which will be held in Rayong, Thailand.

Every participating country that takes part in the competition is allowed to send a delegation consisting of up to six secondary school students whose ages do not exceed 20, along with two team leaders. At the event, delegations will have the opportunity to present anywhere from three to five initiatives.

This year at the 31^st ICYS and the 8^th KVIS-ISF, we will focus on the theme 'IGNITE THE SPARK OF INNOVATION', where young minds set science ablaze! Join a global gathering of pioneers and visionaries, as students light up the path to discovery with groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions. Let's fuel the future together!

Program Details

Dates:           Sunday to Thursday 06 April to 10 April 2025

Venue:          Kamnoetvidya Science Academy, Wangchan, Rayong, Thailand.

LANGUAGE: The official language for this event is English.

Important Deadlines

Regulations

1. Number of Participants

Each participating country is entitled to bring a delegation of up to 6 students and 2 team leaders.

2. Registration Fees

The registration fee is € 270 per person, which includes airport transfers, meals, excursions, and accommodation.

REGISTRATION

Only one representative from each participating country is required to fill out the Registration Form and submit all members' information together as a complete entry. To assist in gathering the necessary information for the online form, please see the summarized information you need to provide from this link.

PROJECT DETAILS

1. Presentation Categories

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Life Science
• Mathematics
• Physics

2. Poster and Oral Presentation Guidelines

2.1 Oral Presentation Duration: Each project is allocated 10 minutes for presentation or as allowed by the head of the jury, and 5 minutes for Q & A with questions posted by members of the jury.

2.2 Presentation Slides: All presenters are required to submit their slides to the organizer in advance, no later than 24 March 2025. In case of any slide updates before the presentation, presenters can re-upload their slides with the organizer on 7 April 2025 between 08:00 – 09:00.

2.3 Poster Presentation Duration: Each project is allocated 5 minutes for presentation or as allowed by the head of the jury.

2.4 Poster Dimensions: The dimension of a poster stand is 850 mm x 1200 mm (W x L). The maximum recommended size of a poster is the standard A0 size (841 mm x 1189 mm). The surface of the poster board will be covered with a plastic sheet. Sticky tape will be provided for setting up posters.

2.5 Display Table Dimensions: A table for product displays will be provided with a usable area of 650 mm x 450 mm (W x L). The size of product display is limited by the table dimensions. The height of any product display should not exceed 300 mm.

2.6 Display Product Regulations: The following display products are not allowed:

• Live or preserved organisms.
• Taxidermy specimens or parts.
• Human or animal food.
• Human or animal parts, body fluids and secretions (examples: blood, urine, feces, and saliva).
• All hazardous chemicals or dangerous items (examples: poisons, toxins, drugs, compressed gas, radioactive materials, strong acids, aerosols, volatile chemicals, weapons, ammunition, reloaders, and lasers).
• Items that may contain or have been in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Soil, sand, rock, cement, and waste samples.
• Items with sharp edges or points capable of injuring a person or causing harm by penetration (examples: syringes, needles, pipettes, and knives).
• Flames or flammable materials (including magnified light sources). A Fresnel Lens cannot be used in conjunction with a light source, as it becomes an open flame.
• Wet-cell batteries.