- It was a really tough decision to make. Especially since the interest from the researchers was exceptional this year! We also intended to invest extra in the 10-year anniversary, says Katarina Holmborn Garpenstrand, project manager of SciFest.
SciFest started 2012. Last year it was digital and reached new target groups throughout the country. Early this autumn, the SciFest team decided to invest entirely in the physical event at Fyrishov, which is still SciFest's core. But since then, the covid-19 situation has changed.
- We have investigated different alternatives how to follow the restrictions and create a safe and good SciFest. But in the end, we didn’t think any of the alternatives worked, says Katarina Holmborn Garpenstrand.
The SciFest team wanted it to be an attractive event that would not feel too limited for visitors and exhibitors. The Wow feeling is important! However, it is of course absolutely central that it is and feels safe for everyone present.
Hopefully the situation with infection rates is better in March.
- SciFest is a big event that takes time to rig. It is not possible to be open to all possibilities for too long. Now we hope that everyone who wanted to join this year registers for SciFest 2023 instead, says Katarina Holmborn Garpenstrand.
Anna Lundmark