The 70th International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) World Congress is calling on all visual storytellers, pharmacy students, and early career professionals to showcase their creativity and advocacy skills in the highly anticipated Poster and Vlog Competitions. This is more than just a contest—it's a global platform to express ideas, reflect on pressing health themes, and connect with the vibrant IPSF community.
Why Participate?
- Open to All IPSF Members: Whether you’re an undergraduate, a pharmaceutical science student, or an early career professional, you’re eligible to participate. Registration for the World Congress is not required.
- Global Exposure: Your work could be featured on official IPSF social media platforms, reaching an international audience.
- Recognition and Prizes: Winners receive cultural souvenirs, unique World Congress merchandise, and certificates. All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.
Competition Themes
Poster Competition
Scientific Poster Themes:
- Revolutionizing Pharmacovigilance for Safer Patient Outcomes
- Leveraging Technology and AI for Patient-Centered Pharmaceutical Care
- Role of Pharmacists in Addressing Global Health Emergencies
Education Poster Themes:
- Empowering Communities for Good Health and Well-being
- The Role of Youth in Averting the AMR Crisis
- Environmental Conservation, Health, and Business for Planetary Wellbeing
Vlog Competition
Choose from these themes or draw inspiration from them:
- This is My Identity: A Delegate’s Introduction to Their Culture
- Friendship Beyond Borders: My Global IPSF Family
- A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Student in [Your Country]
- Navigating Life and Leadership Beyond the Federation—An Alumni Story
- Beyond the Counter: The New Frontiers of Pharmacy Practice
Submission Guidelines
Vlog Requirements
- Duration: Maximum 2 minutes
- Orientation: Portrait (9:16), 1080 x 1920 px
- Format: MP4 or MOV, 1080p resolution
- Language: English
- Branding: Must include 70th IPSF World Congress branding
- File Naming: Vlog_Full Name_Organisation Abbreviation_Country (e.g., Vlog_John Doe_KEPhSA_Kenya)
Poster Requirements
- Orientation: Portrait (4:5), 1080 x 1350 px
- Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
- Format: JPEG, PNG, or PDF
- Language: English
- Branding: Must include 70th IPSF World Congress branding
- File Naming: Poster_Full Name_Organisation Abbreviation_Country (e.g., Poster_Jane Doe_KEPhSA_Kenya)
All entries must be original and free from copyright violations. Inappropriate, offensive, AI-generated, or plagiarized content will be disqualified.
Submission Deadline:
All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM GMT+3, Wednesday, 30th July 2025.
Submission Form:
Judging and Awards
- Evaluation Criteria:
- Relevance to the theme
- Completeness and technical quality
- Storytelling
- Clarity of expression and organization
- Originality and creativity
- Public engagement (likes, shares, reposts)
- Process:
- Preliminary review by the Reception Committee
- Public voting on Instagram, WhatsApp (posters), and TikTok (vlogs)
- Finalists (top 5 in each category) announced on August 10, 2025
- Public voting for finalists from August 11–13, 2025
- Winners announced at the Gala Night on August 14, 2025
- Prizes:
- 1st Place: Cultural Souvenir + Unique World Congress Merchandise
- 2nd & 3rd Place: Unique World Congress Merchandise
- People’s Choice Award: Highest social media engagement
Get Involved!
This competition is your chance to make your voice heard, advocate for important health issues, and connect with peers worldwide. Whether you’re passionate about science, education, or storytelling, there’s a place for your creativity at the 70th IPSF World Congress.
For inquiries, reach out via email at ipsfworldcongress2025@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +254 757 487 761.
Karibu Kenya! Join the movement, share your story, and be part of a global celebration of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
