The city is the capital of the Upper Silesia region, historically famous for many coal mines and heavy industry but now a leading Polish city in the terms of modern and innovative industries such as IT companies and startups. This short film is an illustration of Katowice's fast development and its new face also manifested in the science development. Tt is not surprising that Katowice is the European City of Science 2024 . The EuroScience Association, which awards the ECS title, recognised, among other things, the exemplary cooperation of the city authorities with the universities organising the Silesian Science Festival KATOWICE, headed by the initiator and leader of the undertaking, i.e. the University of Silesia.

The prestigious title of the European City of Science has been awarded every two years since 2004. The goal of the initiative is to deepen the changes accompanying the transformation of society in these cities and regions towards a science society, to show the richness and diversity of the European scientific landscape, and to foster self-development, scientific integration, and interest in science among younger generations and the development of European research without barriers, to strengthen the European and international profile of the scientific community in the city and the region, to increase the involvement of citizens and the scientific community in local problems, to trigger public investment in regional science and its infrastructure, and to boost tourism. Along with the ECS title comes the right to host the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) in 2024. This event takes place every two years and is dedicated to research and innovation crucial for the world's future. ESOF Katowice 2024 will be one of the world's most prestigious science and technology events.

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