About the Symposium

The 2026 Research Symposium is Beijing's first and only cross-school research event organized by and for international school students.

Our mission is simple: no judges, no competition, pure interest. We believe research should be driven by curiosity, not grades or awards. Yet we still hold ourselves to a high standard of quality research — this is not a casual or sloppy showcase, but a genuine effort to produce meaningful, rigorous work. While we do not compete against one another, we push ourselves through constant revision and self-improvement. We measure our success not by beating others, but by comparing our current work to our past selves. This symposium creates a space where students can share their research, ask each other questions, and exchange knowledge to foster a richer academic culture across schools.

This symposium also grew from our own community. Half of our student presenters are members of the after-school research club Daisy started — a place for peers who wanted to begin research but were unsure how to start or preferred an environment without competition. Noticing that ISB had not yet opened research discussions with other schools, we decided to plan this cross-school symposium: a space where everyone inspires and encourages one another through interactive discussion.

Beyond the physical event, our online gallery ensures every project reaches a wider audience — creating a permanent record of student research in Beijing's international school community.