The 21st edition of the Science Festival in Genoa concludes today with positive numbers. The organizers explained that 30,000 students animated the events, and 16,000 enthusiasts filled the conference halls, an increase of 60% compared to the previous session, bringing the total attendance to 200,000. The registered audience came from 10 regions and visited 35 sites in the city where nearly 250 initiatives were held including meetings, exhibitions, workshops, performances and special events. The twenty-second edition will be held from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, November 3, 2024 in the name of the Challenges. “The 21st edition of the festival achieved important results – he comments Marco PallaviciniHead of the Science Festival – with 200,000 event attendees within 11 days of the event, two days less than the previous edition. If we also take into account the weather warnings during the event, we will definitely be satisfied with the result. The festival was attended by 30,000 students from almost all over Italy, and weekday bookings were almost completely sold out before the festival started.”
Ligurian President Giovanni Totti He said, “200,000 visits confirmed the growth trajectory and the extent to which the education world recognizes the festival as an opportunity for in-depth study, knowledge and fun.” mayor Marco Bucci He stressed, “The festival proved to be a great success. Young people and adults alike actively participated in the countless activities. The events and workshops once again aroused the interest and astonishment of the audience.”
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