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Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 61 Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 60 3.8. Main Issues 3.9. Implemented Solutions 3.10. Post-Event Conclusions and Evaluations • Late sponsorship/enrollment requests: Some sponsors and exhibitors submitted requests past the stated deadlines. • Non-compliance with deadlines: Material delivery deadlines from sponsors and exhibitors were not always met. • Limited exhibition space: High demand exceeded initial capacity. • Deadline extensions: With approval from the Organizing Committee, deadlines were extended to accommodate late requests without compromising the event’s quality. • Revised layouts: Exhibition areas were optimized to accommodate additional exhibits, adding one more hall for exhibitions and redefining the size of common areas. Achievements: • Significant increase in number of sponsors and exhibitors, confirming BSBF 2024 as a leading European event. • Solid international representation, with participation from 20 countries in various fields. • Timely solutions to issues prevented negative impacts on overall organization. Future Perspectives: • Continue improving exhibition space management to accommodate growing participant numbers. • Implement additional strategies to attract high-profile sponsors, consolidating event quality and prestige. • Consider offering more comprehensive communication packages for sponsors (Gold, Silver, Bronze) to maximize ROI (e.g., interviews, dedicated panels, etc.). Sponsors