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The international Fab Lab Conference will take place in Oulu in August 2027
The Fab Lab Conference is an annual event that rotates globally. In 2024, the conference took place in Mexico. The conference is organised in partnership with the Fab Foundation and the average number of participants is around 800 people. The City of Oulu will act as the responsible organiser and the University of Oulu as a partner.
International Geological Congress Returns after 8 Years as an In-person Event
With its hosting of the 37th International Geological Congress (IGC 2024), Busan has once again been thrust into the global limelight. Busan is home to Busan National Geopark, a beautiful geological park that the city is working to have certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Take a sneak peek at a recommended tour of Busan National Geopark where you can build geological knowledge while experiencing nature.
According to the UIA report published in June, Finland ranks 16th in the international comparison of congress countries and is the most popular congress country in the Nordics.
The Coimbra Group Annual Conference and General Assembly attracted around 300 participants from 40 universities across Europe to Turku, Finland.
The Coimbra Group Annual Conference and General Assembly, hosted by the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, was organized in Turku from June 4th to June 7th 2024. The event centered on the theme "Research and Education - Most Impactful Together", spotlighting the synergies between research and education.
The 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR 2024) is the first large international space event to be held in Korea since the foundation of the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA). The Committee on Space Research is the largest consortium on space science in the world, and COSPAR 2024 brought together about 2,700 space scientists from approximately 60 countries, creating an opportunity to promote Korea’s achievements in space science over the years.
From July 13 to 21, the 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR 2024) was held at Busan’s BEXCO. The Committee on Space Research is the largest consortium on space science in the world, and COSPAR 2024 rallied about 2,700 space scientists from approximately 60 countries for discussions around future directions and international cooperation in space development.
To investigate the current development status of the Chinese sericulture and silk industry, strengthen exchanges and cooperation between silk enterprises in China and Brazil, and promote mutual visits and interactions among member enterprises of ISU, from June 12 to June 21, 2024, a delegation consisting of five members, including Renata Amano, Vice-Chairwoman of ISU, President of Brazilian Silk Association, and COO of BRATAC, Anna Beatriz Kariya, Manager of Supply Chain Department, Gabriele
To research the current development status of the Chinese sericulture and silk industry, strengthen visits and interactions among sericulture and silk enterprises and organizations of various countries, and promote exchanges and cooperation between International Silk Union (ISU) and International Sericultural Commission (ISC), from May 26 to June 3, 2024, ISC Secretary-General Periyasamy Sivakumar, Executive Director Dileep Kumar R, Project Coordinator Padmanav Nayak and representatives from
To investigate the current state of China's sericulture and silk industry, enhance exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and French silk enterprises, and facilitate interactions among members of ISU, a delegation visits China from May 19 to 21, 2024. The delegation includes Xavier Lepingle, Vice Chairman of ISU and Vice President of UNITEX, CEO of Holdings Textile Hermès(HTH); Alexandra Thuriot, Quality Director of HTH; and Thierry Lanier, Director of Research and Development of HTH.
