In Genoa, the 2026 Science Festival opens with 250 events.

The 24th edition of the Festival of Science, a leading international event for the dissemination of scientific culture, kicked off today in Genoa. The festival, scheduled until November 1st, revolves around the keyword 'Perspectives' and offers a rich program of approximately 250 events including conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and performances.

The festival involves over 300 research institutions, universities, associations, companies, and publishers, spread across dozens of cultural venues in the Ligurian capital. Among the high-profile guests are 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics winner Arthur McDonald, physicist Fabiola Gianotti, former director of CERN, and geneticist Sir John Burn. The previous edition recorded over 200,000 attendees and 25,000 students.

The Genoa Science Festival was born in 2003 as an initiative to bring the general public closer to scientific research through accessible and engaging language. The idea originated from a collaboration between local institutions, universities, and research centers, with the goal of creating a recurring event that would transform the city into a widespread laboratory for public engagement.

Over the course of 24 editions, the festival has grown to become a fixed appointment on the European calendar, attracting world-renowned scientists and continually expanding its offerings. The 2026 edition introduces innovations such as 'Game Nights' with science-themed board games and a series of meetings on sustainable urban transformations. The success of the format is based on the direct dialogue between researchers and citizens, making science a collective and participatory experience.