From 21 to 29 July Lisbon is hosting the 49th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). Besides sponsoring the event, GMV will also be one of the presenters, with João Branco, Head of the Robotics and Space Segment from GMV in Portugal, forming part of the program on 27 July.
The IPhO is an annual physics competition for secondary school students, aiming at promoting physics and the development of international contacts in physics education. It involves individual theoretical and experimental competitions in physics. The 1st IPhO was held in Warsaw, Poland, in 1967, with 5 participating countries. Since then, IPhO has grown to worldwide coverage involving more than 85 countries and 400 competitors.
The event is organized by the Portuguese Physical Society, on behalf of the Portuguese Ministry of Education and is supported by the Government of Portugal and by public and private partners.