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

19.02.2026 - Registration opens

13.03.2026 - Registration and abstract submission deadline

20.05.2026 - Presentation and Poster submission deadline

Where

Mirenski Castle, Miren, Slovenia

When

27-29 May 2026


Registration

You are registered as you fill in the submission form and submit the abstract using the Oxford Abstracts platform atthis linkby 13th of March 2026 at 23:59.


Please note!

Before registration and submission, you have to register to Oxford Abstracts. You will receive all further information regarding the conference on the email you select for registration to the Oxford Abstract.


Call for papers

Students are invited to present their work in a form of abstract, poster and oral presentation written and presented in English. Abstracts will be published in the IPSSC 2026 book of abstracts. The abstract emphasis is on the application point of view of your research. Take a look at the guidelines below for detailed information. Note that a submission consists of an abstract only, so you have time to prepare the presentation and poster until the conference.

Who is the conference for?

The conference is intended for all students of science, technology, engineering and other related fields. Both students of the Jožef Stefan Postgraduate school (IPS/MPŠ), and students from other institutions can submit their work. You do not need to be enrolled in a study programme at IPS/MPŠ to participate and are kindly invited to participate with a presentation of your research work. The conference is an excellent opportunity for you to see what is happening in different research fields and to meet other participants from your field of work, including students from IPS and Jožef Stefan Institute. Don't hesitate and send us your contribution!

Guidelines

For the initial submission, you need only submit the abstract part of your presentation. You then have time until the conference to prepare a poster and presentation of your work. In preparing your submissions, please follow the guidelines outlined below. If you have any questions concerning the preparation of your submissions please contact us via e-mail: ipssc@mps.si

Abstract guidelines

Abstracts should represent the key message of the original research work you are doing and its length is limited to one page or 300 words, whichever limit you reach first. On the following link you will find a more detailedabstract guidelines with the template.Please use it when preparing your abstract.


Remember to save the document in the .docx file format in the following way:
NANO/ECO/ST/ICT_BSc/MSc/PhD_SurnameName.docx
for example: NANO_PhD_NovakJanez.docx



Presentation guidelines

Use the followingtemplatefor the presentation and submit the pptx file by 20.5.2026 via ipssc@mps.si.

Each presentation will have a five-minute limit and the minimum length of presentation required is three minutes. Afterward, there will be a one-minute timeframe for discussion. In the first break after your session, you will need to be available for a discussion regarding your presentation/work along with your poster. The story you will give during your presentation should follow the theme of the conference, which is: "Research without borders!".

Remember to save the document in the .pptx file format in a similar way as the abstract:
NANO/ECO/ST/ICT_BSc/MSc/PhD_SurnameName_Presentation.pptx
for example: NANO_PhD_NovakJanez_Presentation.pptx



Poster guidelines

The poster must be A1 portrait orientation (594 x 841 mm). Note, that it is your responsibility to print your own poster and bring it to the conference site on time.

To ensure everyone has a chance to see all the posters and for our sponsors to explore the exciting research we do, we will upload the posters on the website before the conference. You are invited to submit your poster along with your presentation before the conference via ipssc@mps.si. Save the poster in the png format and name it in a similar way as other contributions (NANO/ECO/ST/ICT_BSc/MSc/PhD_SurnameName_Poster.png).

Please also note, that while the poster is not necessary for the participation in the student conference (you can attend only with an oral presentation).



Important - The deadline for the submission of your presentation (ppt file) is May 20 via ipssc@mps.si. Please also note, that it is your responsibility to print your own poster on time and bring it to the conference site.

Awards

We are also proud to announce that awards for best contributions will be given at the conference. All participants who submit an abstract will automatically be included in the competition for the best submission awards, whether they present a poster, give an oral presentation, or both. The IPS Scientific committee will evaluate abstracts, presentations and posters to determine the winners. Our generous sponsors will provide this year's awards and help you develop or improve skills beneficial to your research and life.

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. Framed by vineyards, forests, and open horizons, the setting creates a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere, encouraging focused conversation, creative exchange, and meaningful dialogue beyond the noise of daily life.

Organization of IPSSC '26

Organized by the IPS Student Council and

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

Juš Polanšek

3rd year PhD student

Nano programme

Maria Alejandra Rubio

3rd year PhD student

Ecotechnologies programme

Ana Koblar

3rd year PhD student

Nano programme

Jan Štrum

4th year PhD student

ICT programme

Martina Žabčić

4th year PhD student

Nano programme

Sadig Gojayev

2nd year PhD student

ICT programme

Sebastian Mežnar

4th year PhD student

ICT programme

Ardita Kurtishaj Hamzaj

4th year PhD student

Nano programme

Lara Ropič Bizjak

3rd Master student

Ecotechnologies programme

Katarina Tomič

3rd year PhD student

Nano programme

Cathrine Terro

5th year PhD student

Ecotechnologies programme

Anže Vozelj

4th year PhD student

Nano programme

Martin Perčinić

1st year PhD student

ICT programme

Nikola Marić

1st year PhD student

ICT programme

Laura Martinčič

2nd year Master student

Nano programme

Usama Derbashi

2nd year Master student

ICT programme

Olha Sanko

4th year PhD student

Nano programme

Denica Kjorvezir

1st year Master student

ICT 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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