Can science be explained in 3 minutes? That’s the challenge of FameLab, the international science communication competition for young researchers and university students.

This science talent show features local selection rounds held in various cities across Italy, including Trieste, where the event, free and open to the public, is scheduled for Thursday April 23, 2026, at 6 pm. at Teatro Miela. It is organized by Immaginario Scientifico, the University of Trieste, the University of Udine, SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies, and the Municipality of Trieste, as part of the Trieste City of Knowledge Protocol.

Participants will have just three minutes to captivate judges and the audience by presenting a scientific topic they are passionate about, showcasing clarity, accuracy, and charisma.

FameLab will accept competitors from the fields of Science, Medicine, Engineering, as well as Humanities, who adopt scientific methods, theories and data in their research, and who will talk about them in their presentations.

To participate, applicants must REGISTER ONLINE by April 16, 2026.

The top two winners of the local selection will receive a cash prize, gain access to a science communication Masterclass in Perugia during the summer, and qualify for the National Final scheduled in Autumn 2026.

The winner of FameLab Italia will then move on to the FameLab International Final in November, competing against participants from all over the world.