best demo competition 2025 - ENTRIES NOW OPENNow’s your chance to take the stage—enter this year’s Best
Demo Competition at the BIG Event! The Best Demo Competition is all about passion and participation—not prestige. But within the BIG community, it’s one of the most coveted (and fun) ways to get involved. The event takes place at 5PM on Thursday 16 July in the iconic Lecture Theatre at the Royal Institution where the likes of Humphry Davy, Michael Faraday, Hannah Fry, and Maggie Aderin-Pocock have engaged the public with science, and of course, home of the iconic CHRISTMAS LECTURES. What’s Involved for Participants? Here’s what you need to know:
Whether you're a seasoned science communicator or just keen to share something cool, this isn’t a harsh or intimidating competition—it’s about sharing joy and enjoying the ride. And yes, there’s a shiny trophy up for grabs to take home, put on your desk, or stick to the dashboard of your van (probably not this last one). How Do You Enter? Ready to throw your hat in the ring? To enter the Best Demo Competition, simply complete our Entry Form, which will ask for the following:
This information is for the venue and event organisers only and will not be published. Please note: Your entry is not considered final until all required information has been submitted via the form and acknowledged by the organisers. We’ll be in touch to confirm whether your demo has been accepted into the competition lineup. Important Note on Entries Submitting your entry does not guarantee acceptance into the final competition lineup. We’ll review all submissions and let you know if your entry has been selected to go forward. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got—but space is limited, so get your entry in soon! DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ENTRIES: 11.59pm, TUESDAY 10th JUNE If you have any questions about the format, structure, or need a bit of support in putting your entry together, please contact: Sam Langford, BIG Event Manager, event@big.uk.com |