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Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 163 Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 162 11.2. Final Considerations BSBF 2024 was a high-value event, appreciated for its networking opportunities, session quality, and overall organization. Would you recommend this event to your colleagues or industry partners? 143 answers For future editions, it would be desirable to have: • More functional digital tools for networking and scheduling • A more integrated layout for the exhibition and B2B meetings • Better management of meals and waiting times • A single location for the social dinner • Greater focus on logistics and pre-event communication Post-event 11.3. Scientific Programme and Participant's Feedback 11.3.1. Feedback review The BSBF2024 scientific program received strong appreciation from the stakeholders involved, as evidenced by the results of the A ppreciation TrafficLight , a graphical analysis based on responses to a questionnaire sent to the scientific and business community . This tool allowed for a qualitative assessment of the activities carried out during the event. Poor Good 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% App and info 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Appreciation traffic light (%) Average Plenary sessions Parallel sessions Satellite sessions Speakers Poster sessions Site visits B2B sesions Exhibition area Social programme Key Quantitative Data: A Record-Breaking Edition Several quantitative indicators confirm the success of BSBF2024, which recorded the highest number of participants compared to previous editions: • 1,331 attendees from 32 different countries took part in the four-day event in Trieste . • Targeted actions led to increased participation from Central and Eastern European countries , which had traditionally been absent or underrepresented in past editions.