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Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2026: applications now open for the Sci-Fi Academy

In occasione della sua nuova edizione, in programma dal 3 all’8 novembre 2026, il Trieste Science+Fiction Festival lancia la Sci-Fi Academy, un’opportunità formativa e pratica rivolta agli studenti universitari appassionati di cinema e fantascienza che desiderano mettersi alla prova sul campo.

Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2026 celebrates the centenary of producer and director Roger Corman's birth

One hundred years after his birth, Italy’s leading science fiction festival pays tribute to Roger Corman, a master of genre cinema, visionary producer and extraordinary talent scout, with a special retrospective running from October to November.

IVIPRO DAYS 2026

The annual event dedicated to video games as a medium for exploring real places and cultural heritage returns to Trieste from Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November, once again as part of the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival, Italy’s leading event dedicated to science fiction.

Spugna designs the 2026 poster for Trieste Science+Fiction Festival

Trieste Science+Fiction Festival, Italy’s leading event dedicated to science fiction, taking place from 3 to 8 November in the city of Trieste, unveils the official poster for its 26th edition: an original illustration by comic book artist and illustrator Spugna, one of the most original and acclaimed voices in contemporary Italian comics.

BookInvaders 2026 – Call for entries

The new edition of the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival is around the corner and, as usual, our lineup of book talks is back as part of the BookInvaders series, taking place from November 5th to 8th.

Fanta Maker is back, the side-event program of Maker Faire Trieste.

In 2026, Fanta Maker returns: the side-event program of Maker Faire Trieste created to broaden and grow the festival's audience through popular science and entertainment events tied to the world of cinema, […]

A bit of the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival makes it to the Oscars!

In the Best Animated Feature category, we find Arco by Ugo Bienvenu, an extraordinary French animated film that won both the Audience Award and an Honorable Mention from Jury President Gabriele Mainetti at the festival's latest edition.

Two events exploring AI ethics and future tourism dystopias

Two meetings dedicated to the challenges of the present and potential future scenarios will be held at the Spazio Underground of the Cinema Ariston in Trieste. The presentations are organized by the Albert Schweitzer Study Center in collaboration with the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival and supported by the Otto per Mille Valdese.

Mondofuturo Award: Nominations Open for the Third Edition

The call for entries is now open for the contest that awards the best science fiction book. Submissions will be accepted until March 15, 2026.

The Mondofuturo Book Club Is Launched

Are you a book lover and avid reader? Don't miss the new 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗗𝗜 𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗭𝗔