In 2024, we had the honor of hosting the International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT). We are proud that as the organizers of IYPT 2024, we could contribute to the broader dissemination of research-based physics education. The IYPT 2024 was held from July 10th to 17th. The competition was hosted by Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), and Bosch. The week-long competition attracted participants from all over the world, with teams from 38 countries presenting the results of their in-depth research work and competing against each other in physics fights. We are proud that around 350 participants could experience our country’s diverse culture while enriching their experience through world-class scientific and leisure programs.

On July 11th, at the opening ceremony held in the Aula of BME, the world-famous architect and inventor Ernő Rubik welcomed the participants. On July 12th, the contestants attended scientific lectures by Ferenc Krausz, Nobel laureate researcher, and László Kiss, Széchenyi Prize-winning astronomer. Following this, interested students could attend professional workshops by Grundfos and Wincent. July 13th was entirely dedicated to competition, so it is not surprising that almost every team participated in the all-day excursion the next day. We arrived in Visegrád with eight buses, where the teams could enjoy a knight’s tournament show and a boat cruise, while the programs of the International Palace Games and the bustling fair further enhanced the experience. After the recreation, on July 15th, the nations could measure their knowledge again as the competition continued with physics fights, making it clear who would compete in the finals the next day.

On July 16th, at the final held at Bosch, the teams from Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Ukraine, and Poland competed. Among the four countries awarded the gold medal, Singapore won the IYPT 2024 international competition, thus earning the IYPT trophy for first place.

We concluded the week-long program with a relaxed and youthful waterfront party at Dürer Kert.

The International Organizing Committee held its meeting from July 17 to 19. After the long meetings, they were able to relax at the world-famous Széchenyi Baths to recover from the tiring week.

We hope everyone returned home with lots of experiences and memories. Thank you for participating!

We thank our sponsors and supporters again for contributing to the success of IYPT 2024.

Huge thanks go to the organizing team, team guides, and fight room assistants. We are glad that we could involve doctoral students of physics teaching and our former IYPT participants in our organizing committee. Thank you for standing by us and bringing this competition together with us.

Best,
The Main Organizers of IYPT 2024

Mihály Hömöstrei (ELTE Faculty of Science, Master Teacher, Deutsche Schule Budapest, Physics Teacher)

Péter Jenei (ELTE Faculty of Science, Associate Professor)

Zita Takács (Click-on Hungary)

Dorottya Schnider (ELTE Faculty of Science, Master Teacher, Budapest Fazekas Mihály Primary School and Secondary School, Physics Teacher)

Kristóf Tóth (ELTE Faculty of Science, Master Teacher, Czuczor Gergely Secondary School, Physics and Mathematics Teacher)