The St. Pete Science Festival is an annual regional celebration where families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Held in conjunction with MarineQuest (the annual open house of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute) this event will be February 10, 2024 at the USF St Pete campus and Poynter Park.
Exhibitors registration is now open. We are looking for nonprofits, private industry, and government entities who would like to share their love of science, technology and more with youth. We hope to inspire the next generation of innovators from St. Pete.
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We are a little more than a month away from an exciting Morning Sparks where we will explore our role as one of the largest innovation districts globally! Expect to learn new information on how we plan to drive greater regional economic growth and competition, act as catalysts for economic opportunities in neighboring communities, and strategically position our district for growth in competitive and sustainable ways. This will be the first SPID event held at ARK Innovation Center, so mark your calendar for Friday, August 1st.
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