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Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 29 Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 28 Delegates • Total participants: 1331 delegates • Represented nations: 31 countries Students (October 4) • Total participants: 84 • Universities/Research Institutions represented: 20 B2B Meetings • 1651 appointment requests through the App Recruitment Sessions • 2090 candidates for job opportunities • 679 actual applications The estimated economic impact for the region was around 1.2 million euros, due to the presence of approximately 800 participants from outside the region, with an average daily expenditure of 500 euros for accommodation, dining, and other local services. Benefits for the local economy: • Increased revenue for hospitality facilities • Strengthened local commercial activities • Stimulus for temporary employment in the services sector • Promotion of the regional area • Potential return of participants as leisure tourists All suppliers were selected at the regional level. 1.9. Conclusions BSBF 2024 was an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration between the scientific community and industry, fostering technological development and knowledge transfer. Trieste further cemented its role as a center of reference for research and innovation in Italy and Europe. General Introduction