Science Busking is an effective way of communicating science by taking live demonstrations, presentations and interpretations to people.
The Africa Science Buskers Festival (ASBF) is Africa's premier science communication showcase for young scientists, engineers, artists and science communicators in primary and high school.
In the ASBF 2024, participants will present and do a "show-and-tell" on any science topic of choice, innovation or original research. The Festival develops each individual's science communication skills through expressions of science in a creative manner. The entries are judged on the student’s ability to communicate scientific ideas, topics or research in engaging, illuminating, and imaginative ways.
Students can participate as individuals or as teams of not more than 3 members. All team members must complete the registration form individually.
Entries are submitted under two categories: Science Communication Category and Research & Innovation Category.
(1) Science Communication Category - for all concept and topical presentations.
(2) Research and Innovation - for all inventions, innovations and original research.
Students can participate virtually or in-person. Participating virtually is free.
To register:
Click on this link and submit your entry.
Registration closes on 24 May 2024.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
A non-refundable registration fee of $40 shall be paid by every student participating in the Africa Science Buskers Festival 2024 physically. Participating virtually/online is free. Proof of payment will be required when entrants submit their registration forms.
We have Pay-What-You-Can spots available up to 31 March 2024. Access is at the heart of everything we do. It's why we're offering pay-what-you-can for any student who can't afford the $40 fee. If that's you, request a pay-what-you-can spot below.
Students who register before 31 March 2024 will get a $20 discount. This means they will pay $20 only
The Africa Science Buskers Festival is Africa's largest science communication showcase for young scientists, engineers and science communicators in primary and high school. It is open to all primary and high school students from all over the world.
Featuring a keynote by Dr. Henry Samueli, a panel session by Zimbabwean delegates to the 2022 Regeneron ISEF, finalists shout-out, and other inspiring sessions.
The handing of over 60 grand and special awards.
Nobel Prize Laureates, Top STEM leaders and Leaders of Research Institutions will be congratulating finalists of ASBF 2022 during the Opening Ceremony on 27 July.
Henry Samueli, Chairman of Broadcom Inc, is the keynote speaker of the Opening Ceremony at ASBF 2022.
Aluwaine Manyonga is using plastic and electronic waste to light up rural schools and homes. He has made his technology open source and will be training participants of the ASBF 2022 to build these waste based lanterns.
Meet Zimbabwean ISEF 2022 finalists as they share on their journeys in pulling some of the toughest feats in science research at ASBF Opening Ceremony on 27 July.
The Africa Science Buskers Festival was launched in March 2017 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The second edition was held in Lusaka, Zambia. The Festival has grown to attract thousands of students across Africa and beyond. The 2020 and 2021 editions were held virtually.