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Leonardo Alfonsi
European Science Events Association
Country: Italy

Biography:

Leonardo Alfonsi is a science communicator and physicist active in science communication projects development and management since 1998 at national and international level. He was appointed as president of Eusea, the European Science Events Association, in July 2012 and he is the Perugia Science Fest director since 2004 in Perugia, Italy. Over the last fourteen years Alfonsi developed a thorough knowledge of science communication in science museums and events both at a practical and theoretical level through trainings in UK and Italy and work experiences at a European level.

Leonardo Alfonsi is a science communicator and physicist active inscience communication projects development and management since 1998 at national and international level. He was appointed as president of Eusea, the European Science Events Association, in July 2012 and he is the Perugia Science Fest director since 2004 in Perugia, Italy. Over the last fourteen years Alfonsi developed a thorough knowledge of science communication in science museums and events both at a practical and theoretical level through trainings in UK and Italy and work experiences at a European level.

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Papers/Presentations

Science Communication among Societies through Public Science Events & Open Days

Over the last fefteen years science festivals and science events have become increasingly popular and sussesful to engage different audiences all over the world. Which are the main featuers that determined the success af such events?

Through a set of case studies we will explore the key aspects of science events: from content to audiences profiles.

The presentation will also highlights the possible future trendes of science events at European and world level.

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