what is ICPS

The International Conference of Physics Students (ICPS) is the annual conference of International Association of Physics Students. It is a conference for physics students, run by physics students. It is held once a year, usually in mid-August, and lasts for one week. The fee pays for accommodation, breakfast, lunch and most evening meals. Each year ICPS is attended by 300-400 students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) from over 30 different countries. The atmosphere of ICPS is friendly and informal, there is no dress code.

Traditional activities include:

• student lectures lasting 20-25 minutes;
• poster sessions;
• guest lectures;
• excursions to places of scientific, cultural or historical interest;
• a guided tour of the host city;
• IAPS General Meeting and workshops;
• parties, including the Welcome and Farewell Parties, and the National Party. At the National Party, delegates are encouraged to share examples of their national food, drink and entertainment.
• In opinion of many participants ICPS should be a mandatory event of physics studies. It combines lectures given by your colleagues with international valuable discussion and new friendships. For young researchers it is often the first real international scientific conference and it allows you to gain an experience which will be fruitful in your future career. And last but not least it is a week of really great fun!

If it is your first ICPS, here you will find short description of all activities.