The Global Final is the final stage of the competition, where participants who have received a gold, silver, or bronze medal in a preceding qualification round can exhibit their projects for a chance to win further awards and recognition on a global platform.
To finalize their participation in the iWISE Global Final, qualified participants must complete two crucial steps:
- Register Online: They must use the iWISE website to officially register and pay the necessary fees to secure their slot in the competition.
- Bring Their Work: Participants are required to bring a physical hard copy or prototype of their project/artwork to the Global Final location for the exhibition and final round of judging.
Participants can register as individual as team submission for Global Finals. Participants must submit their:
Registration process as follow:
1- Visit www.iwise.org
2- Click on the Registration Tab.
3- Select one of the Global Final.
4- Select which Global Final you want to register for.
5- Fill in your details.
6- Fill in your WORK details.
7- Upload picture of your passport picture.
8- Click to accept Terms and Conditions and all necessary forms.
9- Submit your registration.
For STEM & iTECH Categories
A poster is a summary of the project report file in a display format. All written details on the poster must be easy to read at a distance, we suggest using the Calibri (Body) font with your font size at 20-40. Students are free to choose any colour combinations.
The following titles must be written on the poster: Research question, Aim, Hypothesis, Engineering goal, Background research, Methods/ procedures, Errors and limitation gaps, Future research, Conclusion, Results, Data graph /table and Acknowledgements.
Exhibition stand includes: 1 chair per finalist, 1 table & 1 tablecloth.
Dimensions: Dimensions for the display booth is 210cm high,100cm depth and 160cm wide. Click here to see visiual.
Dimensions for Board/Poster: Dimensions for the display poster is 100cm high, 150cm wide.
Font size: use a font size of at least 20-40 points with the Calibri Body font for the text on your display board.
Title of Project: All Project must have a short title that describes the Project.
Finalists’ name: The finalist(s) must ensure that their name(s) is visible on the display board.
Finalists’ country name: The finalist must ensure that their country’s name is on the poster, the finalist must also bring an A4 size printed version of their national flag to the exhibition.
For Art Category:
Dimensions for the booth is 210cm high,100cm depth and 156.9cm wide. Each booth includes 1 chair per finalist, 1 table, 1 tablecloth, 1 Easle and a display board.
Dimensions for the Easel is A2 or 420cm x 594cm.
Previous artworks: Finalist’s must bring their previous artwork to show judges give more ideas to judges regarding participants skills.
Decoration of Booth: Participants are most welcome to bring alone with some pictures of their country or city.
For Talent Category:
Participants who register for short film and Marketing categories will have the same booth and criteria as STEM and iTECH Categories.
For a dance and music performance at the iWISE Global Finals:
- Live Performance: The Global Final requires a live performance in front of a panel of judges.
- Performance Duration: Each solo, duo, or trio act has a maximum of 5 minutes to perform and explain their act. A one-point penalty is deducted for every 20 seconds the performance runs over the time limit.
- Group Size: A maximum of 3 performers is allowed per group entry.
For English Category:
For the iWISE Global Finals English category (including Public Speaking and Creative Writing), participants have specific requirements regarding the presentation format, required documentation, and the exhibition of their work.
- Registration: Participants must complete online registration and payment to secure their place.
- Live Performance: The Global Final requires a live performance in front of a panel of judges.
All participants will receive an iWISE certificate of participation. Participants that perform exceptionally, will receive an iWISE certificate of achievement and a medal, bronze, silver or gold. Overall top 3 achievers per main category will qualify for overall grand cash prizes for 2026 Global Finals as follows:
£300 for first position/top position
£200 for the second position
£100 for the third position.
STEM and iTECH participants must have the following with them:
– Abstract (for Stem and Art Categories Only)
– Report file (for Stem Categories Only)
– Research Plan (for Stem Categories Only)
– Poster
– Copyright release form (for Talent Categories)
– General Release of Liability form
– Risk Assessment form (for Art & Stem Categories)
– Display Approval form (for Art and Stem Categories)
- Letter of Acceptance from iWISE
Please kindly see the our roughly daily schedule for Global Final below. The daily schedule for Global Final is matter to change.
PROGRAMME | |
DAY 1 | Arrival – Check in – Welcome Night |
DAY 2 | Opening Ceremony – Set up – Judging Session – Excursion |
DAY 3 | Judging Session – Excursion |
DAY 4 | Judging Session – Public View – Excursion – International Night |
DAY 5 | Excursion – Shopping – Award Ceremony – Farewell Night |
DAY 6 | Check out – Departure |
Finalists will be given an iWISE Olympiad t-shirt, which they will be expected to use during the exhibition and award/prize given ceremony. The rest of the time finalists are free to wear whatever they want as long as it follows the iWISE Olympiad’s dress code.
Participants may select one of our 3 inspirational themes for the following categories: Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Short Animated Film and Short Film. Participants can select any other relevant theme for their work to participate iWISE Olympiad.
Theme 1: Coming of age
This theme is about growing up and becoming more responsible and independent through adventures and challenges. Just like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
Theme 2: Dreamscapes explored
This theme combines imagination with reality. Show your artistic skills by creating a magical world where dreams come true!
Theme3: Art in Motion
This theme is all about getting inspired by art that shows movement and expression. It’s about making your art come to life.