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JEOFEST '26 science festival in Bornova

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The Bornova Municipality ~~is hosting~~ hosted JEOFEST '26, a large-scale science festival focused on the relationship between humans and stones, ~~scheduled~~ held from October 23 to October 30, 2026. The event was organized in collaboration with the TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineers Izmir Branch. The festival opened with a lecture by earth scientist Prof. Dr. Celal ~~Şengör.~~ Şengör at the Nevzat Kavalar Cultural Center. During his participation, Şengör visited the Smart City and Innovation Center to review digital twin technology and expressed support for the Abide-i Hürriyet Square project. In his lecture, titled ‘The Story of Stone is Our Story,’ Şengör noted that ‘Human civilization can only exist as long as geology allows ~~it.’~~ it,’ while emphasizing the importance of teaching children about nature. The ~~festival~~ program ~~includes~~ featured diverse scientific sessions and conferences on topics such as Göbeklitepe, the history of Harran, earthquake realities, Antarctic scientific expeditions, and Anatolian ~~volcanoes, alongside educational workshops for children. A~~ volcanoes. The final day included discussions on Anatolian paleontology and renewable energy resources, involving academics, industry representatives, and science enthusiasts. Additional activities included a ‘Stone and Human’ exhibition ~~featuring fossils and gemology is also being held~~ at the Uğur Mumcu Culture and Art ~~Center.~~ Center featuring fossils, gemology, maps, and photography. Educational workshops for children, such as mineral hunting and volcano experiments, were also provided alongside a concert by Yaygara.

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