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JANUARY 2024
20 February – 5 May 2024
ONLINE AWARDS APPLICATIONS
Upper-Secondary Level :
Brilliant STEM Innovation Award by Johnson & Johnson
Green Manufacturing Award by EIT Manufacturing
Green Mobility Award by Credit Agricole Autobank
Intel® AI Innovators Award
PMIEF Best Application of Project Management Award
Secure Future Food by EIT Food
The Energy Transition Award Supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation
University Level :
Digital Health Innovation Award by EIT Health
Europen Market Expansion Award
Green Manufacturing Award by EIT Manufacturing
Intel® AI Innovators Award
6 - 16 May 2024
PRE-SELECTION FOR ONLINE AWARD APPLICANTS
22 May 2024 Gen-E Live Day
10:30 (CEST) : Official Virtual Opening
11:00 – 14:00 (CEST) : Virtual Job Fair & Virtual Expo Open
27 May 2024
(Gen-E 2024 Online Awards – OPEN TO ALL JA YOUTH)
WINNERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
ONLINE AWARDS
3 June 2024
(Gen-E 2024 European final competitions – OPEN TO NATIONAL WINNERS)
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REPORTS / PITCH DECKS
– NATIONAL WINNERS
24-25 June 2024
(Gen-E 2024 European final competitions – OPEN TO NATIONAL WINNERS)
MAIN JURY INTERVIEWS
24 June – University Level Interviews
25 June – Upper-Secondary Level Interviews
27 June 2024
(Gen-E 2024 European final competitions – OPEN TO NATIONAL WINNERS)
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT STAGE PRESENTATION MATERIAL – NATIONAL WINNERS
26 - 28 June 2024
(Gen-E 2024 European final competitions – OPEN TO NATIONAL WINNERS)
SIGNATURE AWARDS’ JURY INTERVIEWS – HELD ONLINE
GEN-E 2024 CATANIA, SICILY PROGRAMME
Hosted by JA Europe & JA Italy
Local time in Sicily – CEST
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania attracts with a magnetic charm that perfectly intertwines history and beauty. This unique city offers a splendid array of venues that blend tradition with modern allure, so that whether you’re captivated by Baroque masterpieces or seeking a contemporary setting, Catania has something to give.
Key Programme Venues
Monastero dei Benedettini
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is one of the most significant and impressive religious complexes in Catania. A remarkable example of Sicilian Baroque, today parts of the complex are used for cultural and educational purposes by the University of Catania.
San Nicolò Church
This church is located within the vast complex of the Monastero dei Benedettini in Catania. The church features intricate detailing, both on its exterior and interior, showcasing the artistic and architectural styles of the Sicilian Baroque. Along with the entire Monastero dei Benedettini complex, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contributing to the rich tapestry of Catania’s historical and architectural legacy.
Radicepura Horticultural Park
The Radicepura Horticultural Park was commissioned by the famous Faro Family Sicilian nursery. The Park covers 5 hectares and is in the shadow of the volcano Mount Etna where the rich fertile soil has fostered the growth of over 5,000 varieties and 3,000 species of plants. The Greenhouse is a modern and functional glass building ideal for conferences and events, hydraulically and energetically self sustaining thanks to the use of solar panels.
2 July 2024
All Day Arrivals & Welcome
12:00 – 18:00 : Rehearsals for stage presentations (Upper-Secondary & University level students) | San Nicolò Church
14:00 – 15:30 : Light Lunch | Monastero dei Benedettini
18:30 – 20:00 : FedEx Masterclass (All Youth & Alumni) | San Nicolò Church
18:30 – 20:00 : Educators’ Session Focusing on AI with INTEL | San Nicolò Church
20:00 – 22:00 : Rehearsals for stage presentations for late arrivals (Upper-Secondary & University level students) | San Nicolò Church
20:00 – 22:00 : Welcome Dinner | Monastero dei Benedettini
3 July 2024
(Gen-E 2024 European final competitions – OPEN TO NATIONAL WINNERS)
09:00 – 10:30 : Gen-E 2024 Opening Ceremony | San Nicolò Church
10:30 – 17:30 : Stage Presentations | Upper-Secondary Level & University Level | San Nicolò Church
12:30 – 14:30 : Lunch| Monastero dei Benedettini
17:00 – 19:30 : Coalizione Siciliana Networking (by invite only) | Monastero dei Benedettini
16:00 – 20:00 : Expo Stands Set-Up (All Youth) | Monastero dei Benedettini
18:30 – 22:00 : Dinner & Evening Programme | Monastero dei Benedettini
4 July 2024
(Gen-E 2024 European final competitions – OPEN TO NATIONAL WINNERS)
09:00 – 11:00 : Session with Italian National Youth Agency (all youth & alumni) | San Nicolò Church
11:00 – 11:30 : Final Expo Stands SetUp (All Youth) | Monastero dei Benedettini
11:30 – 15:00 : Expo Open for Jury & Visitors| Monastero dei Benedettini
12:00 – 15:00 : Lunch | Monastero dei Benedettini
15:00 – 15:30 : Dismantling Expo Stands (All Youth) | Monastero dei Benedettini
19:00 – 23:00 : Gen-E 2024 Awards Dinner LIVESTREAM | Radicepura Horticultural Park
5 July 2024
All Day Airport Departure Transfers
For JA Network CEOs
09:00 – 17:00 : Board of Executive Meeting & CEO Retreat | Four Points Sheraton
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