Eligibility: Open to all authors selected as oral speakers who have delivered their presentation. Failure to present, delegation of the presentation to another person, or use of AI-generated voice or similar substitutes will result in disqualification.
Criteria: Evaluation considers scientific rigor (clear, literature-supported research question or hypothesis, appropriate methodology, robust analysis and critical discussion of the results), IMRaD/field-appropriate structure, clarity of presented data (clear, well-labeled figures and tables), presentation skills and audience engagement, demonstrated scientific novelty and impact.
Prize: An award of CHF 300 and a certificate in recognition of your outstanding contribution.

2. Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have presented their work through posters. Failure to present, delegation of the presentation to another person, or use of AI-generated voice or similar substitutes will result in disqualification.
Criteria: Evaluation considers scientific rigor (clear, literature-supported research question or hypothesis, appropriate methodology, robust analysis, and critical discussion of the results), IMRaD/field-appropriate structure enabling independent understanding, clarity of presented data (clear, well-labeled figures and tables), presentation skills (if orally presented), demonstrated scientific novelty and impact.
Prize: An award of CHF 200 and a certificate in recognition of your outstanding contribution.

3. Best Student Presentation Award

The best student presentation award will be given to one of the students who present their work orally. Once your submission is chosen for the oral presentation, please promptly complete the online registration and choose your "Position" as "Student" and add your mentor information in the "Comments". Should you be chosen as a candidate for the award, we will re-verify your student status as part of the evaluation process. To qualify, candidates must either currently be enrolled as PhD students or have graduated no earlier than December 31, 2026.
Prize: An award of CHF 300 and a certificate in recognition of your outstanding contribution.

Winner Announcement: The award winners will be evaluated and selected by the scientific committee after the conference. Results will be announced on the website and all winners will be individually contacted via email.