International Research Conference for Children

International Research Conference for Children 2026 (IRCC'26) includes student presentations, keynote addresses, panel discussion, plenary talks, featured talks, GYRA presentation, STEM4Girls presentation, and certificate distribution. The conference also lists category-wise best presentation and poster awards, abstract publication in official proceedings, and international certificate of participation.

Programs

• International Research Conference for Children 2026 (IRCC'26) — Students between the ages of 5 and 18 years old; elementary, middle school, high school, and special school · Two-day event; Saturday, June 6, 2026 and Sunday, June 7, 2026

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Conference schedule stated for Saturday, June 6, 2026 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. Saturday includes registration, inauguration, keynote addresses, panel discussion, student presentations, distinguished keynote, dinner and cultural events. Sunday includes plenary talks, refreshments, lunch break, GYRA presentation, STEM4Girls presentation, validatory function and certificate distribution.

About the provider

IRCC-26 is organized after three successful editions and is a first time in the United States. The listed leadership team includes Convener Devi Gireesh, Co-Chair Padmapriya Palottu, and Global President of GYRA Dr. Irimpan Mathews. The conference states that it brings together school-level student researchers, teachers, parents, administrators, stakeholders, scientists, and educators from around the world, and that it welcomes students with disabilities and promotes inclusion and diversity.

Participants must be between 5 and 18 years old on the date of the conference, understand and follow proceedings in English, and have parent or guardian permission. Registration is by teacher/guardian online only. Maximum 10 participants under one registration including students and guests. One abstract per registration. Submitting a paper is not necessary to attend the conference. Abstracts must be submitted through the website after registration and are limited to 250 words. The senior-most student author defines the presentation category.

Last updated August 21, 2026.