NEWS: Notification of abstract acceptance for ICSS 2025 was sent on either Thursday, 14th or Friday, 15th November to everyone who submitted a contribution.
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10th ICSS - International Congress on Science and Skiing
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to all participants of the upcoming International Congress on Science and Skiing (ICSS), scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 1, 2025. After numerous successful editions in Austria, the USA, and Finland, this congress will be hosted in Italy for the first time, in the stunning Dolomites.
The congress will take place in Val di Fiemme, a valley renowned for its strong tourist appeal and exceptional skiing opportunities. The scientific program will be hosted in Cavalese and Tesero. Both the Olympic sites (Cross-Country Skiing Stadium and Ski Jumping Stadium) and the famous Marcialonga cross-country ski trail are conveniently accessible by car or ski bus in just a few minutes from the congress venue.
We eagerly anticipate the enriching discussions, collaborations, and experiences that await us at ICSS 2025.
Warm regards,
Organized by:
Topics
The congress will cover many aspects of skiing disciplines:
Key dates
Below are the key dates for ICSS Val di Fiemme 2025. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries regarding these dates.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Opening of abstract submission | 1st August 2024 |
| Opening of congress registration | 15st September 2024 |
| Abstract submission EXTENDED DEADLINE (no further extensions will be granted) | 15th October 2024 |
| Notification of acceptance to authors | 15th November 2024 |
| Deadline for early bird registration | 15th December 2024 |
| Deadline for speaker registration to be included in the program | 15th December 2024 |
| Final program | 30th December 2024 |
| Deadline for registration | 20th January 2025 |
| 52nd Marcialonga Ski Classic 2025 | 26th January 2025 |
| ICSS Val di Fiemme 2025 | 28th January - 1st February 2025 |
Congress fees and registration
Registration includes access to the scientific program, coffee breaks, lunches, welcome reception, social program, and the conference dinner.
The presenting author must register by 15th December 2024 to be included in the abstract book and scientific program.
| Fees | Early | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| ( -> 15 th Dec 2024) | (16 th Dec 2024 -> 20 th Jan 2025) | |
| Full | 550 € | 600 € |
| Student (*) | 350 € | 400 € |
| Accompanying Person (**) | 250 € | 300 € |
(*) The student registration fee is only available to full-time students who are enrolled in a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD program.
Certification of enrollment must be upload upon registration.
(**) The accompanying person registration fee includes the welcome reception, social program, and conference dinner.
To complete your registration, please click the link below.
You will be directed to an external webpage that handles registration for various congresses, where you can then select our congress.
Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card.
Abstract submission
Submissions for oral and poster presentations are welcome on all skiing disciplines.
Please use the abstract template available for download below, and ensure the abstract fits within one page, using Arial font, size 11.
Young Investigator Awards (YIA) are awarded to the top 3 oral and top 3 poster presentations.
Applicants must be under 36 years of age on the date of the congress, and must be the first author and the presenting author of the contribution.
The abstract submission deadline has been EXTENDED to 15th October, 2024. Notification of acceptance will be provided by November 15, 2024.
Congress Venue
The core activities of the congress will be hosted in Cavalese, the central hub of the valley, at the Palafiemme Congress Center, located at Via Fratelli Bronzetti, 64, Cavalese.
The opening ceremony will take place in Tesero, a picturesque nearby village.
Both venues are conveniently located close to each other in the heart of Val di Fiemme.
Alpine skiing as a social activity will take place in the Dolomites.
© Gaia Panozzo
© Federico Modica
© Mattia Rizzi
Travel information
By car: Val di Fiemme is a valley located in Trentino, Italy. It can be easily reached by car within approximately 20 minutes from the Ora/Egna exit of the A22 motorway
(Autostrada del Brennero).
The valley is well-connected to major cities, with Innsbruck being about 150 km to the north and Verona 150 km to the south.
By plane: The closest and most convenient airports are Verona and Bergamo. Milan, Venice and Innsbruck are also options.
By public transport: Val di Fiemme can be reached by train on the line connecting Munich to Verona, with stops at the train stations in Bolzano, Ora (the closest), and Trento.
From there, you can continue to the valley using the local bus system.
For your convenience, the timetable for local buses connecting Ora train station with Val di Fiemme can be downloaded here
Download Timetable: Trento and Ora train station - > Val di Fiemme
Download Timetable: Val di Fiemme - > Trento and Ora train station
We strongly recommend checking the official public transport website for any updates and news.
Go the the official website of the local transport system
Tips:
In case you are traveling to or from Val di Fiemme by flight during the weekend, it may be convenient to use the direct service connecting the main airports to Val di Fiemme. More information is available at the link:
FlySki Shuttle
Accommodation
Val di Fiemme has a strong tourist appeal, with Cavalese and its surroundings offering a wide variety and number of accommodations.
By visiting the local tourist office's webpage, you will be able to view and book various types of accommodations
