Conference format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
The third UIAA International Mountain Safety Symposium runs 27–28 October 2026 in Nepal, combining expert presentations with practical field workshops for young mountain enthusiasts, guides, expedition staff and outdoor students.
Complete conference details
Day 1 is at ICIMOD Headquarters in Lalitpur and Day 2 at Kakani International Scout Center. Registration closes 30 September 2026. The official logistics guide sets the fee at NPR 6,000 for citizens of Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan, and USD 110 for participants from all other countries. It includes two days of participation, a certificate, two lunches, one dinner, coffee/snacks and transport to/from Kakani on Day 2. Travel, accommodation and some meals are excluded.
Eligibility requirements
Any young mountain enthusiast, guide, expedition staff member or outdoor student can register; no prior climbing or medical knowledge is required.
Tips for this conference
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Confirm whether you are registering as an attendee, speaker, poster presenter, exhibitor or scholarship/travel-grant applicant because deadlines can differ.
- For abstracts or papers, follow the exact theme, template, word limit, author format and publication rules from the official call.
- If travel is required, check invitation-letter timing, visa processing, accommodation and travel-support deadlines early.
- Review the agenda and speakers in advance and plan the sessions and people most relevant to your goals.
Verification notes
Verified on the official UIAA announcement, Typeform registration route and official 2026 logistics guide. Country-dependent fees are retained in details rather than forced into one structured fee.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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