Dear ICFP Community,
We are incredibly excited to see the ICFP 2025 scientific program shape up so nicely. With a record 5,174 abstracts submitted (a 64% increase over ICFP 2022) the competition was quite strong for a presentation slot, as only 34% of all abstracts submitted could be accepted. Many thanks to the nearly 1,000 reviewers and our team of scientific track co-chairs who have worked tirelessly to help build an exceptional program.
As we needed a few additional days to ensure we were able to make those very difficult decisions as to who would be accepted to present at the conference, we have extended the ICFP 2025 Travel Awards deadline to 6 July 2025 by 11:59 p.m. ET.
ICFP Platform Membership Launch Coming Soon
While we had anticipated opening ICFP platform membership by this time, we are still awaiting one important answer from the Colombian government to be able to finalize the tax processing required. But, we know that many of you are working to build travel budgets.
Therefore, we are going to launch the Official Conference Hotels database, as well as share the Visa Needs Chart which will show you, based on your passport country and your country of residence whether or not you will need to apply for a visa.
Travel Awards Application
We are offering three competitive travel awards to support a limited number of accepted abstract presenters planning to attend ICFP 2025 in Bogotá. Awards are available only to individuals whose abstracts have been accepted for presentation. Each award provides full or partial funding, including membership fees, airfare, accommodation, and per diem.
The application deadline for all travel awards is 6 July 2025, 11:59 pm EST.
Call for Recognition Awards Nominations
We’re also pleased to announce that nominations are now open for three prestigious ICFP 2025 awards: the Excellence in Innovation & Leadership Award, the Luminary Award, and the Phil Harvey SRHR Innovation Award. These honors recognize impactful SRHR-related work.
Nominations are open through 23 July 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
Other Opportunities to Engage
- ICFP LIVE Stage Applications Now Open 🎤 — 10-minute bold, community-driven segments presented live in Bogotá
- Media Fellowship Applications Now Open 📰 — For global journalists, content creators, and influencers passionate about SRHR
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are looking for additional information, find answers to our ICFP 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here—including on membership fees, hotels, visas, discounts, and more.
Planning and preparations for ICFP 2025 continue to move forward with strength and momentum, and we are incredibly grateful to our partners in Colombia and around the globe for their continued collaboration and support building exciting site visits, pre-conference events, side events, lunch-and-learn round tables, and so much more!
Please be sure to subscribe to the ICFP newsletter, if you have not already, so that you can keep up with all of the events and opportunities that are being planned across multiple sectors of the community. Please know that as soon as platform membership is ready to launch, in the immediate days ahead, we will share the news widely across all ICFP platforms and channels.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bogota!
Warmly,
The ICFP Secretariat
