
Person-centered health and the resilient adolescent
ASSISI
24-25-26 October 2025

Site of the Congress
Venue of the Conference
Domus Pacis Assisi- S-Maria egli Angeli- Hotel inside booking@domuspacis.it
How can I register for the congress?
You can register through our official website. Registration free of charge for members of WASP and International Societies fo research on adolescence. Reduced registration fees for researchers of National Reserch Center (CNR) , Università’ Ambrosiana alumni and teachers, and researchers under 35.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS – REGISTRATION FREE OF CHARGES
Accomodations in Assisi–
S.Maria degli Angeli- near the Congress venue
How to join Assisi
By car,train,plane.Perugia airport-12 km- Rome-Florence
Are there associated events ? Yes the first world edition of Science Olympics-Italy 2025 © for Investigators under 35 who will present a research, and the WFSA prize ” Roy Travis”.
Is there a social program ? Yes : inauguration of Science Olympics World
Are the proceedings of the Congress published? Yes proceedings are published in a special issue of Medicine Mind and Adolescence, International Journal of Adolescentology ( new edition)
About Science Olympics Italy-2025 Science Olympics Italy-2025 is the first edition of a quadrennial competition among young researchers: Science Olympics World. Designed to run parallel to traditional sports events, it provides a global stage for young researchers (under 35) to present pioneering research on person-centered health and adolescent resilience. As part of the XIII International Congress of Adolescentology, and with the support of leading international institutions, the event is set to inspire innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration in adolescent research and it is a unique focus on scientific innovation in adolescent health but also positions Science Olympics as a transformative platform for emerging talents worldwide.
Why is it important to participate in Science OLympics Italy 2025?
Being admitted to the Science Olympics and winning a Science Olympic medal is a great personal satisfaction and gives honor to the University and the country of belonging
It is a great opportunity to:
Showcase Innovations: This event provides a unique platform to present your research on person-centered health and adolescent resilience. It’s a chance to spotlight your innovative ideas before a global audience of peers and experts, increasing the visibility and impact of your work.
Expand Professional Network: By joining an international competition alongside participants supported by prestigious organizations—such as Università Ambrosiana, the World Association of Social Psychiatry, the World Health Committee, and the World Federation and Society of Adolescentology—you’ll have excellent networking opportunities. This can lead to future collaborations, mentorships, and even career advancements.
Gain Constructive Exposure: Engaging in a competitive yet collaborative environment gives you direct access to feedback from experienced researchers and thought leaders. The insights you gain from this exchange can refine your research and open new avenues for further study or funding.
Enhance Academic Profile: Presenting at a prestigious event like Science Olympics Italy-2025 adds significant value to your academic CV. It demonstrates your ability to innovate, communicate effectively, and contribute to important, global discussions on adolescent health—a distinction that can set you apart in competitive academic or research settings.
Contribute to Global Solutions: Your participation is more than a professional milestone—it’s a chance to be part of the solution to critical challenges in adolescent health. By sharing your research, you help to shape policies and practices that foster health and resilience in young people around the world.
Are there pre-conference courses ? Yes – Download
WHEN IS THE CONGRESS DEADLINE?
1 First deadline: July 30
2. Last Deadline September 15
3. Deadline for under 35 researchers, who participate in Science Olympics Italy 2025: September 30
How can I participate in “Science Olympics Italy 2025”?
If you are a researcher under 35, you are automatically admitted to the Olympic competition for the best research on adolescents in the world. The deadline is September 15th for unrefereed papers and September 30th for refereed papers, which are automatically admitted to the first edition of the Science Olympics World.
If I am a researcher under 35, how much is the registration fee?
The fee is €150, payable upon submission of the abstract.
If I am a researcher or clinician over 35, how much do I have to pay to register for the Congress?
Please carefully review the registration form, which includes discounts for faculty and students of the Ambrosiana University, Italian National Research Councill researchers,free of charge refistration for members of the World Association for Social Psychiatry, , members of international scientific societies for adolescence health and a particular fee for researchers under 35. (150 euro).
Quali sono le lingue ufficiali del Congresso ?
Le lingue ufficiali del Congresso sono l’Inglese e l’Italiano. I partecipanti possono fruire di un’applicazione che gli permetterà di ascoltare gli interventi nella loro lingua madre.
Are there any international institutions involved in the Congress and Science Olympics Italy 2025?
In conjunction with Science Olympics Italy 2025, the following have been invited:
UNESCO for the announcement of the establishment of the World Science Research Day by the Ambrosiana University
The United Nations for its patronage of the Congress
The WHO for its participation in the first session of the Congress for Changing the Concept of Health
The EUROPEAN COMMISSION for the establishment of the European Week of Education for Scientific Research
The INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) for its patronage of “World Science Olympics 2025” and participation in the non-profit Science Olympics World Foundation
The MILANO-CORTINA FOUNDATION, organizer of the 2026 Winter Olympics, for its sponsorship of the “Sport and Adolescence” session
Are any universities involved?
To date, the top 200 universities in the world have been involved, and the rectors of the top 40 universities in the world have been invited to attend the inauguration of “Science Olympics World and to send young researchers
Why the Congress is important ?
Because it represents an important contribution to the paradigm shift in health sciences and medicine introduced worldwide by the Ambrosiana University in 1999, and to research on Adolescence, which is currently epistemologically fragmented. The Congress aims to build epistemological unity among international research associations on adolescence, focusing on protective factors and a unified Person-centered theory of adolescence. (Adolescentology and Kairology)
Does Science Olympics Italy 2025 have a relationship with the National and International Olympic Committees?
All names, logos, and symbols used on this site, including the Five Rings and the term ‘Olympics’, are employed solely for descriptive purposes to refer to the format of the science competitions. Science Olympics is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) or the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).” Science Olympics World, Science Olympics Italy 2025 are non-profit initiative finalized to promote scientific research and peace among people and nations, and consider sport a significant protective factor for the health of adolescents and adults and a subject of research.

Person-Centered Health and the Resilent Adolescent
Assisi 24-25-26 October 2025

