Welcome to the 18th Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School Students' Conference


About The Event

About The Event

We are proud to announce the 18th Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School Students' Conference (IPSSC) with theme Research without borders! We invite all interested students to participate and contribute.

Important dates

SOON - Registration opens

SOON - Registration and abstract submission deadline

SOON - Presentation and Poster submission deadline

Where

Mirenski Castle, Miren, Slovenia

When

27-29 May 2026


Registration

Registration will be announced soon!

About Miren

This year, we host IPSSC2026 in Miren, a tranquil settlement on the edge of the Vipava Valley, shaped by centuries of history and the distinctive Karst landscape. Overlooking the village is Mirenski Grad, a historic hilltop site that has served as a place of refuge, contemplation, and strategic importance from prehistoric times through the medieval period. Deeply connected to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the region, Mirenski Grad stands as a symbol of continuity between past and present. Surrounded by vineyards, forests, and open horizons, the location offers a peaceful and inspiring environment—free from everyday distractions and ideal for focused discussion, creative exchange, and meaningful dialogue among participants.

Organization of IPSSC '26

Organized by the IPS Student Council and

led by the IPS Student Conference Organizing Committee (SCOC), Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Sebastian Mežnar

3rd year PhD student

ICT programme

Maria Alejandra Rubio

2nd year PhD student

Ecotechnologies programme

Ana Koblar

2nd year PhD student

Nano programme

Juš Polanšek

2nd year PhD student

Nano programme

Ardita Kurtishaj Hamzaj

3rd year PhD student

Nano programme

Sadig Gojayev

1st year PhD student

ICT programme

Jan Štrum

3rd year PhD student

ICT programme

Lara Ropič Bizjak

2nd Master student

Ecotechnologies programme

Katarina Tomič

2nd year PhD student

Nano programme

Martina Žabčić

3rd year PhD student

Nano programme

Cathrine Terro

4th year PhD student

Ecotechnologies programme

Anže Vozelj

3rd year PhD student

Nano programme

FAQ


Q: Do I need to submit an abstract to join the conference?
A: Although we strongly encourage each participant to submit an abstract and prepare a presentation, it is not mandatory. You will of course not get published in the proceedings and will not be eligible for any award. If you want to join the conference only as a participant, please email us: ipssc@mps.si.

Q: Can I just submit an abstract and not prepare a presentation?
A: Technically you can, but it will not be published in the proceedings, and you are not eligible for any of the awards.

Q: Will my abstract be published if I prepare a presentation but no poster?
A: Yes.

Q: What do I have to do to be eligible for the awards?
A: You have to follow these steps: register and submit the abstract before the deadline, prepare and submit your PowerPoint presentation as per the provided instructions, attend the conference to deliver a 5-minute pitch of your work and bring your poster for display during the conference. The poster sessions will provide an opportunity to address additional inquiries regarding your work.

Q: Will you print my poster?
A: No, you have to print the poster yourself and bring it to the venue. Please note that it may take longer to print the posters, because of a larger number of participants. There will not be an option to print the poster on-site.

Q: What will I do with my poster when I get to the conference?
A: You will receive instructions on how and where to hang it. You should be present next to your poster during the first coffee break after your presentation (pitch) so that you can answer questions and discuss your topic.

Organized by:

Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School's Student Council

JSIPSSC

Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School

MPS

Jožef Stefan institute

JSI

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