Programme Book 56th International Physics Olympiad Bucaramanga, Colombia 4-12 July 2026

Contents Welcome..........................................................................4 Logo Ipho 2026.............................................................5 Programme.................................................................... 7 Ipho 2026 Commitees.............................................21 Participating Countries....................................... 26 General Regulations Statutes.........................100 Directory......................................................................121 Excursions.................................................................. 125 Sponsors....................................................................130

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Welcome to Colombia!

Bienvenido a Colombia!

We are very pleased to inform you that the final number of participating countries is 91. Antonio Nariño University is delighted to welcome all delegations to the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), which will be held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from 4 to 12 July 2026. This guide contains essential information to help ensure a smooth and pleasant stay throughout the event. Participants and delegation leaders are strongly encouraged to read it carefully in preparation for their visit.

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Logo Description of the 56th International Physics Olympiad, Bucaramanga, Colombia 2026 The logo for the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), to be held in Bucaramanga, Colombia in 2026, captures the essence of physics, nature, and Colombian identity.

The “i” in “IPhO” is creatively represented by a dynamometer, symbolizing the importance of measurement and classical mechanics in physics. The “O” is designed as a cloud chamber, showcasing the intricate trajectories of subatomic particles — a nod to experimental physics and particle detection.

Above the text, a cascade of particles descends onto a range of green mountains, representing cosmic ray showers, a field of active scientific research in Bucaramanga. This also references Colombia’s contribution to astrophysics

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and atmospheric physics. The three peaks symbolize the Andean landscape, and the central setting alludes to the Chicamocha Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world and a natural wonder near Bucaramanga. The green and yellow colors used throughout the design are inspired by Bucaramanga’s emblematic city crest, linking the event to local heritage. Green represents the lush, mountainous terrain, while yellow symbolizes energy, sunlight, and the vibrant spirit of the Colombian people. Together, the elements of the logo convey a fusion of scientific inquiry, natural beauty, and cultural pride, embodying the spirit of the International Physics Olympiad 2026 in Bucaramanga.

Concept by: Santiago Vargas Domínguez, PhD. Former Physics Olympian, Member of the Colombian Academy of Sciences, and Professor at the National Astronomical Observatory.

Programme A very detailed program for all participants is available on the website

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VISITORS

DAY - 2

DAY - 3

DAY - 4

JULY 6TH:

EXCURSION 1

08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast 09:00 – 12:00: Visit to Chicamocha Canyon 12:00 – 14:00: Lunch 14:00 – 18:00: Cultural tour of Barichara 18:00 – 20:00: Transfer to hotels 20:00 – 22:00: Dinner

JULY 7TH:

EXCURSION 2

07:00 – 09:00: Breakfast 09:00 – 10:00: Transfer to Hacienda Casa Blanca 10:00 – 12:00: Visit to Hacienda Casa Blanca 12:00 - 13:00: Transfers To Holiday Inn hotel 12:00 – 13:30: Lunch 13:30 – 20:00 Free time

JULY 8TH:

EXCURSION 3

06:00 – 08:00: Breakfast 08:00 – 09:00: Transfer to downtown 09:00 – 12:00: Walking tour of Bucaramanga 12:00 – 12:45: Transfer to UAN 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch at UAN 13:30 – 14:00: Transfer to Neomundo 14:00 – 17:00: Sponsors' Fair 17:00 – 19:00: Dinner at Neomundo 19:00 – 20:00: Transfer to hotel

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VISITORS

DAY - 5

DAY - 6

DAY - 7

JULY 9TH

06:30 – 08:30: Breakfast 09:00 – 15:30: Free Time 15:30 – 16:30: Transfer to "El Santísimo" Eco-park 16:30 – 19:00: Visit to El Santísimo 19:00 – 20:00: Transfer to hotel 20:00 – 21:30: Dinner

JULY 10TH

07:00 – 09:00: Breakfast 09:00 – 10:00: Transfer to Girón 10:00 – 12:00: Walking tour Girón 12:00 – 13:00: Transfers To Holiday Inn 14:00 – 20:00: Free Time

JULY 11TH:

CLOSING CEREMONY

07:00 – 09:00: Breakfast 09:00 – 13:30: Free time 13:30 – 15:00: Lunch 15:00 – 16:00: Transfer to Neomundo 16:00 – 19:00: Closing Ceremony 19:00 – 23:00: Farewell Banquet

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Secretariat and Advisory Committee Secretariat Prof. Rajdeep Singh Rawat President Prof. Paul Stanley Secretary

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Organizer Committees Elena Losada Head Organizer Maria Losada Head Guide

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Academic Committees

Eduardo Zalamea Godoy Involved with the IPhO since 1992, I was a physics professor at the National University of Colombia, earning the “Exceptional Teacher” and “Best Professor” awards. My greatest life satisfaction has been preparing physics Olympiad students for over 30 years and greeting former participants in many different parts of the world.

Fernando Vega A master’s degree holder and director of the Colombian Physics Olympiad, he has led international delegations for nearly 40 years. The author of several books on Olympiad problems, he was the main driving force behind the first Ibero-American Physics Olympiad, helping to strengthen science education for young people in the country and the region.

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Gustavo Cipagauta Physicist, Master’s degree in Physics, and Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics at the National University of Colombia. He has been a university professor at Javeriana University and the Military University. Since 2007, he has served as a coach for the Colombian Science and Physics Olympiads and as co-leader of the national teams at IJSO, IPhO, and OIbF.

Cristian Goéz Teherán Mathematician, Physicist, and Master in Meteorology, professor at Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN), and director of the Colombian Astronomy Olympiads. He is an author and specialist in space weather, astrometeorology, and astrotourism, with an outstanding track record in scientific outreach and project management.

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Juan Sebastián Valbuena-Bermúdez A Colombian theoretical physicist and postdoctoral researcher at IFAE (Barcelona). A recipient of the Juan de la Cierva Fellowship and the LMU-Munich Doctoral Award, he conducts research on the cosmology of the early universe, dark matter, and topological defects, having completed his Ph.D. under the guidance of renowned physicist Gia Dvali.

Miguel Árbelaez A physics student and researcher at the National University and CRAFT (Brazil), he was named one of the “70 Leaders for the Future” by Forbes Colombia. A standout at international science olympiads (IPhO and EuPhO), he has received awards in structural biology and is the youngest speaker at the LAFMAT seminar.

David Brestein

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Olympify Team Members Presents In Ipho 2026

Periyakaruppan Krishnamoorthy

Kruthiventi Naga Sai Varun

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Delegation Argentina

Renzo Bramajo, Leader Matias Paez, Student

Delegation Armenia Edgar Baghmanyan, Student Artyom Gasparyan, Observer

Garnik Gavaljyan, Student Emil Harutyunyan, Student

Samvel Harutyunyan, Student Gor Hovsepyan, Student

Hovsep Karapetyan, Leader Bilor Kurghinyan, Leader

Participating Countries

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Delegation Austria

Lukas Doktor, Student Simon Fink, Student

Adrian Frühwirth, Student Peter Graf, Observer

Lucas Hörl, Leader Stefan Lorbek, Leader

Benedek Ürge, Student Gabriel Woess, Student

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Delegation Azerbaijan

Nijat Abbasov, Leader Bakhtiyar Aghayev, Student

Raig Babazade, Student Murad Bashirov, Leader

Mahammad Jafarli, Student Murad Khalil, Student

Zeynab Mahammadli, Student

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Delegation Bangladesh Muhammed Saifan Ali, Student Fahim Farbin, Student Md Samiul Islam, Student Fayez Ahmed Jahangir Masud, Leader

Marshad Momen, Leader Aditya Rahman, Student

Nafis Sadiq, Student

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Delegation Belarus

Edhar Antsyparovich, Student Andrei Drougakov, Student

Dzimitry Hniadzko, Student Rastsislau Huzeyeu, Student

Leonid Markovich, Leader Sofiya Pshanichnaya, Student

Anatoli Slabadzianiuk, Leader

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Delegation Belgium

Yann Baar, Student Tristan Beerland, Student

Sophie Houard, Observer Benjaminas Krutejavas-Mazuras, Student

Philippe Léonard, Leader Jan Sermeus, Leader

Otto Tacquenier, Student Nathan Zhang, Student

Bhutan Phuntsho Norbu, Observer

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Delegation Bolivia Marko Andrade Uzieda, Leader Alvaro Gabriel Barrancos Z., Student

Tiago Ernani Dalagnol B., Student Adhemir Fernando Jaimes R., Student

Rodrigo Aaron Quintana V., Student Victoria Samantha Troncoso T., Student

Delegation Bosnia and Herzegovina

Alen Avdibegovic, Student Vuk Jankovic, Student

Bojan Kovacevic, Leader Stefan Maletic, Student

Samel Ribic, Bakir Sirbegovic, Majra Sisic Caluk,

Student Student Leader

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Delegation Brazil Arthur Alencar Spuri, Student Lucas Carvalho Brasil, Student

Henrique Corato Zanarella, Observer Henrique Kojima, Student Bruno Machado Feltran, Student Ramon Ramayo Gonzalez, Leader

Ricardo Sauerwein, Leader Francisco Mário Sérgio Dos Santos, Observer

Lucas Augusto Silveira Costa, Observer Davi Tolomelli Souza, Student

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Delegation Bulgaria

Miroslav Abrashev, Leader Svetoslav Arabov, Student

Miroslav Draganov, Student Alexander Nikolov, Student

Yordan Petkov, Student Petar Popov, Student

Neno Todorov, Leader

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Delegation Cambodia

Chan Oeurn Chey, Leader Mean Khiev, Observer

Sunly Khimphun, Leader Bunhak Kong, Observer

Panhaudom Nget, Student Mouchhiv Sim, Student

Pichmonika Sun, Student Prasar Tes, Observer

Lionma Ung, Student Sokagnchanak Veasna, Student

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Delegation Canada Simin Bagheri Najmi, Leader Jinyang Hong, Student

Andrzej Kotlicki, Leader Mi Qu, Student

Yuekang Wang, Student Leon Jia Chen Yu, Student

Justin Zhou, Student

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Delegation China

Kewei Hu, Student Zuimin Jiang, Observer

Yongkang Le, Observer Yiyang Lu, Student

Yuancheng Ning, Student Yang Qi, Leader

Jinping Wang, Observer Chenghan Yang, Student

Lifeng Yin, Leader Chenyang Yu, Student

Xi Yu, Observer

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Delegation Chinese Taipei

Chuan-Ren Chen, Leader Po-Wei Chiu, Student

Chon-Saar Chu, Observer Ching-Cheng Hung, Student

Hsien-Chung Kao, Observer Chen-Hsuan Kuo, Student

Chien-I Liu, Student Chung-Yu Mou, Observer

Shang-Fang Tsai, Leader Tzu-Su Wang, Observer

Jiun-Huei Wu, Observer Ssu-Chien Wu, Student

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Delegation Colombia Simon Arango Jaramillo, Student Juan Basto Pineda, Leader Miguel Franco Carmona, Student Emilio Ibarra Vallejo, Student

Juan Olier Otero, Student Sofía Osorio Rodríguez, Student Adriana Velásquez Medina, Leader

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Delegation Costa Rica Santiago Calvo Segura, Student Christian Chaverri Ramos, Leader Andrea Ebanks Reyes, Student Emma Gutierrez Ortiz, Student Charlie Hultgreen Mena, Leader Manuel Mesen Alfaro, Observer Mateo Sancho Dive, Student Andres Zhen Wu, Student

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Delegation Croatia

Jure Azenić, Student Borna Ćurić, Student

Matija Jaković, Student Nikola Miše, Leader

Ivo Šimić, Student Krešo Zadro, Leader

Pavle Žužić, Student

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Delegation Cuba Heinier Cristian Abad, Student Jonathan Licea Escabelle, Student Juan Daniel Travieso Moreno, Student Leiniel Valdes Fernández, Student Delegation Cyprus Antreas Antoniou, Leader Constantinos Christodoulides, Student Konstantinos Kokkofitis, Student Orestis Kyriakou, Student Omiros Neofytides, Student Chara Orphanou, Student Demetrios Philippou, Leader

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Delegation Czech Republic

Vojtech Cerny, Student Alex Faivre, Student

Jan Kriz, Leader Julie Pazdirkova, Student

Michal Stroff, Student Filip Studnicka, Leader

Anita Vacekova, Student

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Delegation Denmark

Johannes Hansen, Student Sebastian Holdum, Leader

Sejr Knudsen, Student Jens Ulrik Lefmann, Leader

Asger Morild, Student Hessong Williamson, Student

Jonas Wulf, Student

Delegation El Salvador Miguel Castro Hernández, Leader Jose Sevillano Cruz, Student Italo Vidaurre Figueroa, Student

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Delegation Estonia

Toom Allikmäe, Student Jaan Kalda, Leader

Uku Nael, Student Mihkel Rannut, Leader Kaaren Cornelius Sinijärv, Student Marten Suits, Student

Kaarel Toomet, Student

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Delegation Finland

Dan Dumitrescu, Student Ville Kauppinen, Student

Anssi Lindell, Leader Anja Mursu Visitor

Topi Pitkäniemi, Studen Eero Ristolainen, Leader

Pauli Ruuska, Student Anton Voziyan, Student

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Delegation France

Yannick Alméras, Leader An Pha Dang, Student Mathieu Delabroye, Student Nils Desurmont, Student

Perrine Henrion, Student Étienne Martel, Observer

Carla Massiani, Student Nicolas Schlosser, Leader

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Delegation Georgia Aleksandre Atanasov, Student Giorgi Bakhtadze, Observer Tevdore Khachidze, Student Ramaz Khomeriki, Leader Irakli Mekvabishvili, Student Luka Meladze, Student

Grigol Peradze, Leader Nikoloz Tavkhelidze, Student

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Delegation Germany

Titus Bornträger, Leader Efe Gökkus, Student Lasse Jungermann, Student Mykyta Khitsenko, Student Dmytro Mintenko, Student Stefan Petersen, Leader

Tim Pokart, Observer Tim Sindelar, Student

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Delegation Guatemala Jonatan Aguilar García, Student Luis Medrano Yat, Leader Delegation Honduras José Alvarado Muñoz, Student Rodrigo Diaz Sierra, Student Renieri Ferrari Santos, Observer Ramón Godoy Vindel, Leader José Mendoza Martínez, Observer Sebastian Peréz Molina, Student Francisco Soriano Pineda, Leader Hector Talabera Reyes, Student

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Delegation Hungary

Dominik Erdélyi, Student Tamás Sarkadi, Leader

János Simon, Student Krisztián Szász, Leader

Tamás Tasnádi, Observer Miklós Téti, Student

Kolos Tóth, Student Gellért Zádori, Student

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Delegation Iceland

Viðar Agustsson, Leader Guðlaugur Davíðsson, Student

Úlfar Eyjólfsson, Student Ingibjörg Finnbjörnsdóttir, Leader Andrea Guðmarsdóttir, Student Lýður Lýðsson, Student

Elvar Magnússon, Student

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Delegation India Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Student Ananda Dasgupta, Observer

Rishit Garg, Student Kanishk Jain, Student

Leena Chetan Joshi, Leader Svarit Ashish Joshi, Student Nisha Narasinha Kelkar, Observer Anwesh Mazumdar, Leader

Shresth Suraiya, Student

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Delegation Indonesia

Gusti Atmaja, Student Getbogi Hikmawan, Leader

Arrow Kristian, Student Budhy Kurniawan, Leader

Ackhava Malonda, Student Juan Richie, Student

Evan To, Student

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Delegation Iran

Hirbod Foudazi, Student Amir Sam Goharpey, Student Ali Karim Moghaddam, Observer Nima Kooshky, Student Mohammad Mirmohammadi, Student Alireza Noroozshad, Leader

Ahmad Shirzad, Leader Alireza Shokatiazar Visitor

Kian Zarrabian, Student

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Delegation Israel

Elad Agmon, Student Noam Fleissig, Student

Ahiya Kellner, Student Ruth Kozlovsky, Student

Chen Mechel, Leader Pavel Radzivilovsky, Leader

Eitan Rutman, Student Revital Wallach, Observer

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Delegation Italy

Alberto Bariviera, Student Stefania Carletti, Leader Dennis Luigi Censi, Leader Elisa Falchini, Observer

Francesco Fava, Student Giuseppe Milanesi, Observer

Elidon Muzhaqi, Student Stefano Pasquali, Student

Carlo Turati, Student

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Delegation Japan

Takumi Imai, Student Eita Kusunose, Student Masuaki Matsumoto, Leader Hiizu Nakanishi, Observer

Eitaro Nakano, Student Tsutomu Nakayashiki, Observer

Yutaka Okabe, Leader Kosuke Okano, Student Hiromoto Shibahashi, Observer Yota Take, Student

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Delegation Kazakhstan Amirbek Azatbekov, Student Roman Cheremnov, Student

Iliyas Kazymbek, Student Damir Kurman, Student

Samat Maxutov, Leader Nurgul Yegenbergenova, Student Alisher Yerkebayev, Leader

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Delegation Korea (Republic of Korea)

Min Kwon Choung, Student Joon Ho Jang, Observer

Mu Yeon Kim, Student Keun Young Kim, Leader Young Kyun Kwon, Observer Seungjoon Lee, Student

Kwon Heon Lee, Student Bum Ki Min, Observer

Juha Oh, Student Chang Sub Shin, Observer

Yong Il Shin, Leader Jin Hee Yoon, Observer

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Delegation Kosovo

Sefer Avdiaj, Leader Egzon Krasniqi, Student

Endi Ymeri, Student Delegation Kuwait

Layan Alkhulaifi, Student Abdullah Alrashidi, Student

Jasem Alsallal, Student Fadhilah Alzamel, Leader

Ali Esmaeel, Student Heyam Malek, Leader

Sara Mirza, Student

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Delegation Kyrgyzstan

Askar Abdiev, Student Ahmed Abylaev, Student Aitegin Emilbekov, Student Nurbol Myrzabekov, Student Chyntemir Sabyrov, Leader Temirkhan Saliev, Student Andrey Sidorenko, Leader

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Delegation Latvia

Janis Cimurs, Leader Romans Jemeljanovs, Student

Raivo Kruks, Student Vladimirs Lavrinovics, Student

Kristaps Lopatko, Student Mark Shirokii, Student

Aleksandr Sorokin, Leader

Delegation Liechtenstein

Celice Göldi, Student Elias Hohenegger, Student

Daniel Oehry, Leader Tina Schneider, Leader

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Delegation Lithuania Marius Chadzevičius, Student Jevgenij Chmeliov, Leader Armandas Grinkevičius, Student Vytautas Jakštas, Leader Robertas Juknevičius, Student Žygimantas Lečickis, Student

Lukas Mažrimas, Student

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Delegation Luxembourg Gregory Diederich Saar, Student Alessandro Ferraro Prandin, Student

Pit Hilgert, Leader Gergely Kálmán, Student Vejas Knezenas, Student Adrian Mai, Student

André Robinet, Leader

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Delegation Malaysia Muhammad Adam Zachry bin Mohd Ali, Tun Muhammad Syukri bin Tun Abdul Karim,

Leader Student

Kang Ling Cheok, Student Zhong Wen Gan, Student

Zhi Zheng Ong, Leader Hong Zher Tan, Student

Jun Jie Teh, Student

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Delegation Mexico Alberto Cortés Baizabal, Student Alan Flores Alaniz, Student Didier Gamboa Ángulo, Leader Santiago López Badillo, Student Alejandro Macías Arreguín, Student Diego Martínez Martínez, Student Eleazar Neri Medina, Leader

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Delegation Moldova

Serghei Bîzgan, Leader Sergiu Cârlig, Leader

Darius Graur, Student Alexandru Macovei, Student

Daniel Mardari, Student Victor Sandu, Student

Alex Secrieru, Student

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Delegation Mongolia Orkhontuul Amgalanbold, Student Ermuun Battulga, Student Gundalai Erdenebold, Observer Ichinbat Erkhembayar, Student Amarmend Gantulga, Student Munkhbayar Gombosuren, Leader Munkh-Orgil Munkhtulga, Student Ganbat Munkhuu, Observer Otgonbaatar Myagmar, Leader Oyunchimeg Nachin, Observer Enkhbat Ragchaabazar, Observer

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Delegation Montenegro Jovan Arandjelovic, Student Stevan Djurdjevic, Leader

Jovan Jankovic, Student Vanja Lazarevic, Student Predrag Miranovic, Leader Andreja Popovic, Student

Milo Popovic, Student

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Delegation Morocco

Mo hamed Afekir, Leader Ikram Amazzal, Student

Hafsa Boukhajjou, Student Jad El Mouden, Student

Adam Mirhiss, Student Mohamed Amine Souktani, Leader

Said Talhamrit, Student Delegation Nepal

Pradeep Bhattarai, Leader Saurya Shrestha, Student Manoj Kumar Thakur, Leader

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Delegation Netherlands

Servas Bulthuis, Student Lucas Duynisveld, Student

Jannick Eeghem, Student Bouke Jansen, Leader

Ad Mooldijk, Leader Egor Podolskiy, Student

Jason Xu, Student

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Delegation North Macedonia

Lambe Barandovski, Leader Andrej Donevski, Student Hristijan Kochankovski, Leader Panche Krstev, Student Andrija Mladenovikj, Student Iskra Nechakovska, Student

Mihail Shapcheski, Student

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Delegation Oman

Is’haq Al ‘Amri, Leader Naama Al-Busaidi, Student

Mshari Al Jafari, Student Ayham Al Khayari, Student Badar Al Maamari, Observer Mohammed Al-Mamari, Student Zakiya Al Muqaimi, Leader Ranam Al Rashdi, Student

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Delegation Pakistan

Zulfiqar Ali, Student Hazza Mehmood Barq, Student Muhammad Abdullah Ejaz, Studen Ali Hamdaan, Student Daniyal Shahzad Hamid, Student Muhammad Irfan, Leader Muhammad Waseem, Leader

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Delegation Palestine

Samed Alhajajla, Observer Delegation Peru Miguel Cajahuanca Ricaldi, Leader Angel Arrieta Huaringa, Student

Kate Fashe Terres, Student Allison Hallasi Pezo, Student

Hugo Luyo Sánchez, Leader Lionel Ortega Huamani, Student Eddy Tovar Fuentes, Observer Alexander Valencia Pampa, Student

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Delegation Philippines Justine Aaron Co, Student Alfonso Miguel Dizon, Student Jose Perico Esguerra, Leader Reuben Joseph Felix, Student

Delegation Poland Sebastian Bednarek, Student Dawid Chudzik, Student

Jacek Jasiak, Leader Maciej Lisicki, Leader

Mikołaj Litwin, Student Borys Wawrzynów, Student

Bolko Wieleba, Student

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Delegation Portugal

Pedro Borlido, Leader Joao Carvalho, Leader

David Montenegro, Student Guilherme Oliveira, Student

Ignat Riazanov, Student Jose Silva, Student

Luis Silva, Student

Delegation Puerto Rico Héctor Jiménez González, Leader Anabella Padua, Student

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Delegation Qatar Mohamed Al-Hail, Student Ali Alhawamdeh, Observer

Jassim Al-Jaber, Student Noora Al-Mannai, Leader

Muna Alyafei, Observer Vic Carungcong, Student Abdulaziz Dawoud, Student Ritesh Kanjula, Student Sayed Mohamed, Observer Sherif Sherif, Leader

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Delegation Romania Vlad-Tudor Bolohan, Student Alexandru Condrea, Student

Gabriel Florian, Leader Alexandru-Ioan Jicu, Student

Rareș Muntean, Student Sebastian Popescu, Leader

Andrei Vila, Student Delegation Rwanda Placide Ndayishimiye, Student Dominique Savio Niyigaba, Leader Anitha Niyogisubizo, Student Emil Ryd, Leader

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Delegation Russian Federation Aleksandr Akhremov, Student Iaroslav Dobrokhvalov, Student

Artem Eremin, Student Bogdan Iaitsevskii, Student

Arsenii Pikalov, Leader Iaroslav Pozdniak, Observer

Ivan Pruglo, Student Vitaly Shevchenko, Leader

Fedor Tsybrov, Observer Anton Vergunov, Observer

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Delegation Saudi Arabia Mohammed Al Arfaj, Student Meshari Alharthi, Observer

Rajallah Alhomiry, Leader Basmah Aljohani Visitor

Ridha Alkhamis, Student Badr Almajrathi, Observer Mohammed Alramil, Student Talal Alrashidi, Leader

Hussain Alsaleh, Student Nasser Alshaiay, Student

Mousa Alshehri, Observer

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Delegation Serbia Andrej Drobnjaković, Student Veljko Adžić, Student

Imre Gúth, Leader Nikola Kočović, Student Vladimir Marković, Leader Stefan Sekulić Derdowski, Student

Luka Smiljanić, Student

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Delegation Singapore

Clemens Dittmer, Leader Shuheng Jerry Lan, Student

Jingzhang Liang, Student Chandranshu Nanda, Student

Chern Yi Ng, Student Jin Sheng Oh, Observer Ruhan Tasneem Shafa, Student Nidhi Sharma, Leader

Hui Xiang Sim, Observer

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Delegation Slovakia

Richard Dudek, Student Tomáš Bujdák, Student

Michal Haverlík, Student Ľubomír Konrád, Leader Miroslava Konrádová, Visitor Marián Kovaľ, Student

Dušan Nemec, Leader Peter Švrlo, Student

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Delegation Slovenia

Žan Ambrožič, Leader Jurij Bajc, Leader

Blaž Gašperlin, Student Niko Habinc, Student Aleksander Jotanović, Student Primož Marković, Student

Svit Miklavčič, Student

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Delegation South Africa

Jiayin Han, Student Matt Kaplan, Student Gabriella Levy Berger, Student Mervlyn Moodley, Leader

Shihal Sapry, Leader Jayanthika Sasti, Student Jakobus Van Baalen, Student

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Delegation Spain Jesús Arjona Martínez, Leader Carlos Celada Esteve, Student

Oriol Costa Rigau, Student Mateo Domenech Ibañez, Student Adrián Ligorred Obedé, Student Emilio Nilo Paredes, Student Manuel Valiente Cifuentes, Leader

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Delegation Suriname Deshawn Abdoelrahman, Student Aroenprekash Badal, Observer Daniel Bloemenveld, Student Gian Hoogvliets, Student Daoodhoesein Hussainali, Observer Ignaas Jimidar, Leader

Bindya Jodha, Student Anjanie Mehilal Visitor

Alicia Milan, Student Tjien Bing Tan, Leader

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Delegation Sweden

Erik Bengtsson, Student Archisman Das, Student

Annie Karheiding, Student Anne-Sofie Mårtensson, Observer

Lucas Unnerfelt, Leader Oskar Vallhagen, Leader

Albin Wolf, Student Leshi Zhang, Student

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Delegation Switzerland Clémence Bachmann, Leader Léonard Duparc, Student

Nicolà Gantenbein, Leader Levin Glatz, Student Daniel Gonzalez Filipov, Observer Laetitia Orglmeister, Student

Kai Spirk, Student Leo Swedenborg, Student

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Delegation Tajikistan Muhammadamin Amirov, Student Rustam Jamshedi, Leader

Azam Kadyrov, Student Muhammadyosin Mamurov, Student Khusrav Mayusupov, Student Ramziddin Odinaev, Student

Daler Pirov, Leader

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Delegation Thailand Sirawish Musikasopon, Student Chayapol Nonthasoot, Student

Uchupol Ruangsri, Leader Wisit Singhsomroje, Observer Monsit Tanasittikosol, Leader Angkurn Tanasittikun, Student Phattharaphon Thanaphithak, Student Kitchaphol Tiewpudza, Observer Puttitorn Wibooncharoenkitcha, Student

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Delegation Türkiye

Eren Akarsu, Student Salih Aksoy, Leader

Mert Karan, Student Írem Beyza Kiliç, Observer

Yiğit Koca, Student Rüzgar Kuşaklı, Student

Şenol Tarhan, Student Ahmet Yildirim, Leader

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Delegation Ukraine

Yana Cheishvili, Leader Artem Krapyvin, Student Sviatoslav Lavrenyuk, Student Artem Oliinyk, Observer

Maksym Pashko, Leader Mykhail Rubtsov, Student

Mykyta Voznyi, Student Nazarii Vrashchuk, Student

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Delegation United Kingdom

Fraser de Rivas, Student Alexander Hopkins, Student

Muriel Hughes, Visitor Robin Hughes, Leader

Kieran Lambert, Observer Edward List, Student

Philip Nanias, Student Fiona Nicholls, Visitor

Robert Nicholls, Leader Kelvin Zhang, Student

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Delegation Uzbekistan Mukhammad Abdumalikov, Student Javohir Aknazarov, Student

Doniyor Babajanov, Leader Asilbek Jumanazarov, Student

Hasanjon Kamolov, Student Otabek Khasanov, Leader

Elbek Urokov, Student

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Delegation Vietnam

Vuong Dang Duc, Leader Bich Do Danh, Leader

Khanh Le Duy, Student Phong Le My, Observer

Binh Ngo Van, Observer Tu Nguyen Ba, Observer Toan Nguyen Cong, Observer Duong Nguyen Hai, Observer Minh Nguyen Nhat, Student Son Nguyen Thanh, Observer Ngoc Nguyen Thi Bich, Student Thanh Ngoc Pham, Observer

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Van Quoc Pham, Observer Hiep Pham Dinh, Observer

Minh Ta Ngoc, Student Nguyen Vu Nguyen, Student

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General Structure And Scoring Of The Exams The exams are administered strictly on an individual basis and are divided into two sessions separated by at least one full day of rest.

Theoretical Exam: Accounts for a maximum of 30 points toward the total score. It consists of 3 complex problems involving modeling and physical phenomena. Experimental Exam: Contributes a maximum of 20 points to the total. It consists of 1 or 2 practical laboratory problems.

Duration: Each of the two exams lasts for 5 uninterrupted hours.

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Permitted tools: Ruler, set square, compass, and nonprogrammable scientific calculators provided by the organization.

Overview of the Theoretical Test The theoretical problems are not intended to assess the speed of rapid arithmetic calculation, but rather the student’s creativity and depth of analytical thinking when faced with previously unseen problems.

Fundamental Academic CriteriaMultidisciplinarity: The three problems must cover at least four distinct areas of the official IPhO syllabus.

External Knowledge: Advanced concepts outside the basic syllabus (e.g., particle physics or modern astrophysics) may be included.

However, the exam text must provide all the necessary contextual information to deduce these concepts from elementary physics.

Mathematical Level: The use of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and basic differential and integral calculus is expected.

Required Course Modules Classical Mechanics: Kinematics, dynamics of particle systems, rotation of a rigid body. Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics: Ideal gas laws, thermodynamic cycles, entropy, and thermal conduction.

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Electromagnetism: Maxwell’s equations, alternating current circuits (complex phasors and impedances), fields in dielectric and magnetic media.

Oscillations, Waves, and Optics: Harmonic motion, interference, diffraction, and geometric optics. Modern Physics: Special relativity, the photoelectric effect, atomic energy levels, and concepts of quantum physics. Overview of the Experimental Test The laboratory exam measures technical proficiency, experimental design, and, above all, the ability to process physical reality through mathematics. It does not reward speed in repetitive tasks, but rather creativity in experimentation.

Key Technical Skills to Be Demonstrated Setup and Connectivity: Safe handling of optical instruments (lasers, lenses), electrical instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters), and mechanical sensors. Procedure Design: Ability to adjust physical variables to obtain stable measurements with as little noise as possible.

Laboratory Safety: Thorough knowledge of the host laboratory’s safety regulations.

Data Processing and Statistical Analysis Data Collection: Organized recording of direct measurements, associating them with their respective International System (SI) units.

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Manual Graphing: Plotting experimental curves and histograms on graph paper. Students must visually fit regression lines (using the method of maximum and minimum values).

Error Theory: Exhaustive calculation of absolute and relative uncertainties and error propagation using partial derivatives. This section typically accounts for between 20% and 30% of the experimental exam grade. General Regulations Statutes of the International Physics Olympiads Amended at IPhO 2022, with an addition to the regulations to statute 3; amended at IPhO 2023, with an addition to statute and the regulations to statute 7, and to statute and the regulations to 8.

§1 In recognition of the growing significance of physics in all fields of science and technology, and in the general education of young people, and with the aim of enhancing the development of international contacts in the field of school education in physics, an annual physics competition has been organized for secondary school students. The competition is called the International Physics Olympiad and is a competition between individuals.

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§2 The competition is organized by the Ministry of Education, the Physical Society or another appropriate institution of one of the participating countries on whose territory the competition is to be conducted. The organizing country is obliged to ensure equal participation of all the delegations, and to invite teams from all those countries that participated during the last three years. Additionally, it has the right to invite other countries. The list of such new countries must be presented to Secretariat of the IPhOs (§ 8) at least six months prior to the competition. Within two months the Secretariat has the right to remove, after consultations with the Advisory Committee (# 8), from the suggested list the teams that in opinion of Secretariat or Advisory Committee do not meet the criteria of participation in the IPhOs. The new countries not accepted by the Secretariat or Advisory Committee may, however, participate as “guest teams” but such participation does not create any commitments with respect to inviting these countries to the next competition(s).

No country may have its team excluded from participation on any political reasons resulting from political tensions, lack of diplomatic relations, lack of recognition of some country by the government of the organizing country, imposed embargoes and similar reasons. When difficulties preclude formal invitation of the team representing a country, students from such a country should be invited to participate as individuals.

The competition is conducted in the friendly atmosphere designed to promote future collaborations and to encourage the formation of friendship in the scientific community. Therefore all possible political tensions between the

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participants should not be reflected in any activity during the competition. Any political activity directed against any individuals or countries is strictly prohibited. §3 Each participating country shall send a delegation, normally consisting of five students (contestants) and two accompanying persons (delegation leaders) at most. The contestants shall be students of general or technical secondary schools i.e. schools which cannot be considered technical colleges. Students who have finished their school examinations in the year of the competition can be members of the team as long as they have not commenced their university studies. The age of the contestants should not exceed twenty years on June 30th of the year of the competition.

The delegation leaders must be specialists in physics or physics teachers, capable of solving the problems of the competition competently. Each of them should be able to speak English.

§4 The Organizers of the Olympiad determine in accordance to the program the day of arrival and the day of departure as well as the place in their country from which the delegations are supposed to arrive and depart. The costs for each delegation as a result of activities connected to the Olympiad from the day of arrival till the day of departure are covered by the Organizing Committee. §5 The competition shall be conducted over two days, one for the theoretical examination and one for the experimental

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examination. There will be at least one full day of rest between the examinations.

The theoretical examination shall consist of three theoretical problems and shall be of five hours total duration.

The experimental examination shall consist of one or two problems and shall be of five hours total duration. Contestants may bring into the examination drawing instruments and approved calculators. No other aids may be brought into the examination.

The theoretical problems should involve at least four areas of physics taught at secondary school level, (see Syllabus). Secondary school students should be able to solve the competition problems with standard high school mathematics and without extensive numerical calculation. The competition tasks are chosen and prepared by the host country and have to be accepted by the International Board (§ 7).

The host country has to prepare at least one spare problem, which will be presented to the International Board if one of the first three theoretical problems is rejected by two thirds of members of the International Board. The rejected problem cannot be considered again.

§6 The total number of marks awarded for the theoretical examination shall be 30 and for the experimental examination 20. The competition organizer shall determine how the marks are allocated within the examinations.

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After preliminary grading (prior to discussion of the grading with the delegation leaders) the organizers establish minima (expressed in points) for Gold Medals, Silver Medals, Bronze Medals, and Honorable Mentions according to the following rules:

Gold Medals should be awarded to 8% of the contestants (rounded up the nearest integer).

Gold or Silver Medals should be awarded to 25% of the contestants (rounded up the nearest integer). Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals should be awarded to 50% of the contestants (rounded up the nearest integer). An Olympic Medal or Honorable Mention should be awarded to 67% of the contestants (rounded up the nearest integer).

The minima corresponding to the above percentages should be expressed without rounding. The suggested minima shall be considered carried if one half or more of the number of the Members of the International Board cast their vote in the affirmative. Results of those candidates who only receive a certificate of participation should strictly remain to the knowledge of the Members of the International Board and persons allowed to attend its meetings.

§7 The governing body of the IPhO is the International Board, which consists of the delegation leaders from each country attending the IPhO. The term of the members of the International Board starts at the opening ceremony

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of each Olympiad and finishes at the opening of the following Olympiad.

The chairman of the International Board shall be a representative of the organizing country when tasks, solutions and evaluation guidelines are discussed and the President of the IPhO in all other topics. A proposal placed to the International Board, except Statutes, Regulations and Syllabus (see § 10), shall be considered carried if more than 50% of all delegation leaders present at the meeting vote in the affirmative. Each delegation leader is entitled to one vote. In the case of equal number of votes for and against, the chairman has the casting vote. The quorum for a meeting of the International Board shall be one half of those eligible to vote. The International Board has the following responsibilities:

to direct the competition and supervise that it is conducted according to the regulations; to ascertain, after the arrival of the competing teams, that all their members meet the requirements of the competition in all aspects. The Board will disqualify those contestants who do not meet the stipulated conditions; to discuss the Organizers’ choice of tasks, their solutions and the suggested evaluation guidelines before each part of the competition. The Board is authorized to change or reject suggested tasks but not to propose new ones. Changes may not affect experimental equipment. There will be a final decision on the formulation of tasks and on the evaluation guidelines. The participants in the meeting of the International Board are bound to preserve secrecy concerning the tasks and to be of no assistance to any of the participants; to ensure correct and just classification of the students. All grading has to be accepted by the International Board;

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to establish the winners of the competition and make a decision concerning presentation of the medals and honorable mentions. The decision of the International Board is final; to review the results of the competition; to select the countries which will be assigned the organization of future competitions; to elect the members of the Secretariat of the IPhO.

§8 The long-term work involved in organizing the Olympiads and the operation of the IPhO Foundation is coordinated by a Secretariat for the International Physics Olympiads. This Secretariat consists of the President, the Secretary and the Treasurer. They are elected by the International Board for a period of five years when the chairs become vacant.

The members of the Secretariat of the IPhO should be invited to the Olympiads as the members and heads of the International Board; their relevant expenses should be paid by the organizers of the competition. The members of the Secretariat should not be leaders of any national team.

There shall be an Advisory Committee convened by the President of the IPhOs. The Advisory Committee consists of:

• The President,

• The Secretary,

• The Treasurer,

• The host of the past Olympiad,

• The hosts of the next two Olympiads,

• Such other persons appointed by the President.

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§9 The working language of the IPhO is English. The competition problems should be presented to the International Board in English.

The solutions to the problems should be presented in English.

It is the responsibility of the delegation leaders to translate the problems into languages required by their students. These statutes and other IPhO-documents shall be written in English.

Meetings of the International Board shall be held in English.

§10 These statutes are supplemented by Regulations concerning the details of the organization the Syllabus mentioned in § 5.

Proposals for amendment to these Statutes and the supplementing documents may be submitted to the president or his nominee no later than December 15th prior to consideration. The President shall circulate, no later than March 15th, all such proposals together with the recommendation of the President’s Advisory Committee, to the last recorded address of each delegation leader who attended at the last IPhO.

Such proposals shall be considered by a meeting of the International Board at the next IPhO and shall be considered carried if

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in case of Statutes and Syllabus two thirds or more and in case of Regulations more than one half of the number of the members of the International Board present at the meeting cast their vote in the affirmative. Such changes shall take effect from the end of the current IPhO and cannot affect the operation of the competition in progress. The vote can only take place if at least 2/3 of the all leaders are present at the meeting.

§11 Participation in an International Physics Olympiad signifies acceptance of the present Statutes by the Ministry of Education or other institution responsible for sending the delegation.

Regulations Associated with the Statutes of the International Physics Olympiads Regulations to §2 The Ministry of Education, or the institution organizing the competition, allots the task of preparation and execution of the Competition to an appropriate body that forms a local organizing committee (loc). The members of the Secretariat of the IPhO should be accepted to the loc in an advisory function. They should be informed about the activities of the loc and may give requested and nonrequested advice to the loc to help organize the IPhO in the spirit and tradition of the competition.

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Official invitations to the participating countries should be sent at least six months before the Olympiad. They normally are sent to the national institution that sent the delegation to the previous Olympiad. Copies of the invitation are also sent to the previous years’ delegation leaders. The invitation should specify the place and time of the Competition plus the address of the organizing secretariat.

Countries wishing to attend the current IPhO must reply to the invitation before March 15, nominating a contact person. Each participating country must in addition supply the host country with the contestants’ personal data (surname, given name, sex, address, date of birth and address of school) by May 15 or as soon as possible. The host country is only obliged to invite delegations from countries that participated in one of the last three competitions. It may refuseapplications for participation from any other country applications from participating countries not belonging to the delegation as defined in §3 (observers, guests).

Each country should, within five years of entry, declare its intention to host for a future Olympiad, suggesting possible years. A country that is unable to organize the competition may be prevented from participating in IPhOs by decision of the International Board.

The organizers of the Olympiad should invite the President of the IPhOs to attend the venue of the Olympiad at least one month before the competition. The President will examine the relevant facilities and the competition problems, and give advice, if needed. The visit should be funded by the organizers.

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Regulations to §3 The accompanying persons are considered by the organizers of the next Olympiad and by the Secretariat of the IPhOs (§ 8) as contact persons until the next Olympiad (unless new accompanying persons or other contact persons are nominated by the participating country). Each participating country must ensure that the contestants are all secondary school pupils when they announce the names of the members of their delegations. Each country is encouraged to promote gender diversity within its team. In addition to the delegations, teams may be accompanied by observers and guests. Observers may attend all Olympiad meetings, including the meetings of the International Board. However they may not vote or take part in the discussions. Guests do not attend the meetings of the International Board.

If possible, the host country should accept as observers any of the following persons:

the organizer(s), or nominee(s), from the host country in the subsequent three years a representative of any country expressing an intention to participate in the following IPhO.

Regulations to §4 The host country must pay for organization of IPhO, food, lodging, transport and excursions of the delegations plus prizes.

However it is not responsible for medical costs and sundry expenses of the participants. Observers and guests may be asked to pay the full cost of their stay plus an

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attendance fee. The host country may ask the delegations for a contribution to the obligatory costs. Delegations with economic difficulties may ask waving this fee by sending a motivated appeal to the Secretariat of the IPhO. Regulations to §5 It is recommended that the Competition should last 10 days (including arrival and departure days). The host country is obliged to ensure that the Competition is conducted according to the Statutes. It should provide full information for participating countries, prior to their arrival, concerning venue, dates, accommodation, transport from airports, ports and railway stations. The addresses, telephone, fax, e-mail of all IPhO officers should be provided, together with information concerning relevant laws and customs of the host country. A program of events during the IPhO should be prepared for the leaders and contestants. It should be sent to the participating countries, prior to the Olympiad. The organizers of the IPhO are responsible for devising all the problems. They must be presented in English as indicated in § 9. The examination topics should require creative thinking and knowledge contained within the Syllabus. Factual knowledge from outside the Syllabus may be introduced provided it is explained using concepts within the Syllabus. Everyone participating in the preparation of the competition problems must not divulge their content. The standard of problems should attempt to ensure that approximately half the students obtain over half marks. All problems should be presented simultaneously and the board should have at least one hour (exact time to

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be determined by the organizers) to read them carefully and suggest changes. Changes should be suggested to the organizers during this period. Changes accepted by the organizers will not require a vote: they will form a new text of the problems. After this period, the organizers will present the modified problem set. The International Board shall be given time to consider the examination papers. It may change, or reject, problems. IB Members should not be allowed to suggest the cuts in the problems unless the part contains wrong or poor physics. They can suggest that the whole set of problems is too long and ask for a vote on this. If accepted, it will be up to the organisers to suggest the cuts. The next vote can decide if the cuts are sufficient or not and this procedure acan be repeated until the IB decides that the length of the problems is correct.

If a problem is rejected, the alternative problem must be accepted. The host country will be responsible for grading the examination papers. The delegation leaders shall have an opportunity to discuss with the examiners the grading of their students’ papers. If an agreement, between graders and leaders, to the final marks cannot be reached, the International Board has to decide. A calculator shall be an approved calculator if it is not a graphical calculator, its display has no more than three lines, and if its user memory is completely cleared immediately prior to each examination.

The host country may provide calculators to students which are approved calculators. If the country chooses to do this then the team leaders of the countries attending IPhO must be advised of the exact model at least two

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months in advance of the competition. Students who bring their own approved calculators shall be permitted to use them.

The organizers shall provide the delegation leaders with copies of their students’ scripts and allow at least 12 hours for them to mark the scripts.

The host country shall provide medals and certificates in accordance with the Statutes. They must also produce a list of all contestants receiving awards with their marks and associated award. The awards are presented at the Closing Ceremony.

The host country is obliged to publish the Proceedings of the Competition electronically, in English, within the subsequent year.

Regulations to §6 Special prizes may be awarded. The participant who obtains the highest score should receive a special prize. Regulations to §7 Meetings of the International Board are held during the IPhO. Additionally, extraordinary meetings of the International Board must be convened by the president or his/her nominee, if required by at least 20% of the members of the International Board or at least two members of the Advisory Committee (§8). These additional meetings should be convened within four weeks from the time they were requested and be held remotely. During the meeting of the graders where the final and most detailed version of the grading scheme is set, 3

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members of the International Board will be present. They have the right to give advice to the group of graders in order to keep the grading scheme within the tradition of the IPhOs.

If it is found that leaders, observers or students from a country have been in collusion to cheat in one of the International Olympiad examinations, the students concerned should be disqualified from that Olympiad. In addition, the leaders, observers and students involved should not be allowed to return to any future Olympiad. Appropriate decisions are taken by the International Board.

Regulations to §8 Election of the members of the Secretariat A. All members of the Secretariat have to have been for the five years prior to the nomination.

a. a member of the International Board for at

least three of these years,

b. or an observer or member of the Interna-

tional Board, who has attended all these five IPhOs.

B. All members of the Secretariat will hold office for a period of five years commencing at the conclusion of the final meeting of the International Board at which the concerned person has been chosen.

C. The members of the Secretariat must be appointed

at different IPhOs. If this is the case, however,

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the period of the Secretary and/or the Treasurer will have to be shortened in such a way that the elections can be held at different IPhOs. D. The members of the Secretariat must come from different delegations.

E. If the term of one of the members of the Secretariat comes to an end, the International Board has to be informed one year in advance that there will be the ballots of a new member of the Secretariat during the following IPhO. In addition to that, the Secretariat is responsible to send a letter to all leaders of the last three IPhOs with this information and with the question if any leader will be ready to run for these positions for the coming period by 31st January. This is normally done by e-mail. F. If someone is willing to be a candidate for the ballot, he or she will have to tell this to the current Secretary by 31st March, normally by e-mail. A nominee has to send his/her curriculum vitae up to 31st March. A nomination may not be made by a person from the same country as one of the current members of the Secretariat who holds chair on another position than the one that becomes vacant.

G. The Secretariat is responsible to collect all these answers and has to make a list with all the names. If the current members of the Secretariat are willing to continue his/her term, he or she has to enter his/her name in this list and has to follow the same rules as all the other candidates.

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H. If the current secretary is willing to continue his/ her activity as secretary, he or she has to enter his/ her name in this list and has to follow the same rules as all the other candidates.

I. The list with the candidates for the new member

of the Secretariat has to be published on the IPhOhome-page and the home page of the IPhO during which the ballot will be held.

J. If there is just one candidate for the vacant position of the Secretariat, the current Secretary has to inform the current President about that. In that case this candidate is accepted as the elected one. K. The Secretariat and the organizers of the IPhO during which the election will be held are responsible for a democratic, secret ballot of the member of the Secretariat during the last meeting of the International Board:

L. If the current member of the Secretariat resigns

or becomes incapable of continuing his/her work, the remaining members of the Secretariat shall appoint a replacement to act as provisional President, Secretary or Treasurer up to the next IPhO. The ballot of the new one has to be made as soon as possible.

Operations of IPhO Foundation The operations of IPhO Foundation will be handled by IPhO Secretariat. The IPhO Foundation will seek the sponsorship from various sources which will be used for partial support in organization of IPhOs, similar to what

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was done in IPhO2022 in Switzerland, and for other various purpose such as to support participation of Teams in need of financial resources (Registration or Travel support), promoting new team’s participation, sponsorship of special session to host organizer and maintenance of IPhO Secretariat. It will be responsibility of IPhO Secretariat to provide statements of activities supported and financial status of IPhO foundation to IPhO International Board at its last meeting during IPhO each year.

Regulations to §10 All members of the International Board are eligible to make proposals for amendments to the Statutes, Syllabus and Regulations. The proposals must be submitted by email to the president or his/her nominee no later than December 15th of the year before the proposal is to be discussed by the International Board.

A proposal that can be considered for voting at a meeting of the International Board must include the following items mentioning of the section of statutes/syllabus/regulations the proposal relates to the present formulation of any relevant material in the section to be amended the proposed amendment a reasoning for the proposed amendment Proposals for amendments will be circulated among the Advisory Board members to gather feedback for the proponent. The President of the IPhO is responsible for collating this feedback and giving it to the proponent in a timely fashion. The proponent may use the feedback to refine the proposal until March 15th of the year in which the proposal is to be discussed by the International Board.

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Directory

EVENT VENUES

Neomundo Convention Center - The opening and closing ceremonies as well as the student exams and academic conferences will all take place here.

Address: Calle 89 Transversal Oriental Metropolitana, 69 Barrio Tejar, Bucaramanga, Santander Phone Numbers: +57 302 324 6560 - 607 7000260 Website: www.neomundo.co

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DANN CARLTON HOTEL

(OBSERVERS)

The hotel is located in the Cabecera area, the most exclusive commercial and business area of the city. Thanks to its modern architecture and design, you can enjoy a warm, elegant and original style. Address: Calle 47 # 28-83, Bucaramanga, Colombia. Email: reservas.dannbucaramanga@hotelesdann.com Website: https://hotelesdann.com/dann-carlton-bucaramanga

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL

(LEADERS AND VISITORS)

Located in the Cacique Mall and a two-minute walk from the Neomundo convention center, the Holiday Inn is a comfortable, well-equipped hotel offering easy access to shopping, dining, and event venues.

Address: Transversal Oriental con calle 93 Bucaramanga, 680003 Colombia.

Email: reservas@holidaybga.com Website: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/es/es/ bucaramanga/bgaco/hoteldetail

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PUNTA DIAMANTE HOTEL

(STUDENTS)

Located on the top of the Ruitoque Hill and with breathtaking views of the Andes, this hotel offers comfort and tranquility surrounded by nature. Address: Km 7 via Piedecuesta, Ruitoque Condominio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia.

Email: reservaspuntadiamante@gmail.com Website: https://puntadiamantehotel.com/

VENTURA HOTEL

(STUDENTS)

Located next to a small forest reserve outside of Bucaramanga with mountain views, this hotel blends historic expressions of pre-Columbian culture with modern comfort.

Address: Kilómetro 2 +197 Autopista Sur. Floridablanca, Colombia.

Email: reservas@hotelventura.com.co Website: https://hotelventura.com.co/en/index

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ROSELIERE HOTEL

(STUDENTS)

In the heart of the city of Floridablanca, the Roseliere Hotel stands as a modern destination for discerning travelers. Address: Cl. 30 #24-38 Cañaveral, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia.

Phone Number: (57) 300 4747694 Website: https://hotelroseliere.com/

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Excursions

1. Chicamocha Canyon

In the heart of Santander, Colombia, just a short drive from Bucaramanga, lies one of the country’s most spectacular natural wonders: Chicamocha Canyon. Stretching more than 200 kilometers and reaching depths of up to 2,000 meters, this dramatic landscape of towering cliffs, rugged mountains, and winding rivers is considered one of the largest canyons in the world. For travelers seeking adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery, it is an essential destination.

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Today, Chicamocha Canyon offers an unforgettable blend of nature and adventure. Visitors can take in panoramic views from the cable car that crosses the canyon, soar above its vast expanse on a paragliding flight, or admire its beauty from the many scenic viewpoints overlooking the canyon and the Chicamocha River below. Every visit provides a unique opportunity to experience the grandeur of Santander and discover one of Colombia’s most remarkable landscapes.

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2. Barichara

Nestled among the rolling hills of Santander, Barichara is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia. Founded in 1705, this picturesque colonial town has preserved its historic character through its cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, clay-tiled roofs, and peaceful plazas. Designated as a National Monument of Colombia, Barichara offers visitors a unique blend of architectural heritage, cultural traditions, and stunning natural scenery. From its scenic viewpoints overlooking the Suárez River Canyon to its charming artisan workshops and welcoming atmosphere, Barichara provides an authentic glimpse into Colombia’s colonial past and remains one of the country’s most treasured destinations.

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3. Giron

Located just a few kilometers from Bucaramanga, Girón is one of Santander’s most charming and historically significant towns. Officially known as San Juan de Girón, it was founded in 1631 and is recognized as a National Monument of Colombia for its well-preserved colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Visitors can stroll through its cobblestone streets, admire whitewashed houses with traditional wooden balconies, and explore picturesque squares that reflect centuries of history. The town’s iconic basilica, tranquil atmosphere, and rich local traditions make Girón an ideal destination for those wishing to experience the colonial charm and cultural identity of the Santander region.

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4. El Santisimo

Overlooking the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga from the hills of Floridablanca, El Santísimo is one of the most iconic landmarks in Santander. The site is home to a monumental statue of Christ that rises more than 35 meters above the surrounding landscape, offering visitors spectacular panoramic views of the city and the Eastern Andes. Reached by a scenic cable car ride, the complex combines impressive architecture, religious symbolism, and natural beauty. Whether visiting for its viewpoints, cultural significance, or peaceful atmosphere, El Santísimo has become one of the region’s most popular attractions and a symbol of Santander’s growing tourism appeal.

Sponsors Organizer

Chancellor Mary Falk de Losada Main Diamond sponsor