TIF-HELEXPO is thrilled to announce that the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair will feature a unique and captivating thematic exhibition to celebrate CERN’s 70th anniversary. This exhibition, titled “From Research to Our Everyday Life,” will showcase the incredible achievements and contributions of CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, in the realms of particle physics and scientific discovery.

A Journey Through 70 Years of Pioneering Science

The exhibition promises to take visitors on an inspiring journey through CERN’s 70-year history, highlighting groundbreaking milestones and the profound impact of particle physics on our understanding of the universe. Attendees will explore the wonders of scientific innovation and the power of international collaboration through a variety of interactive and educational exhibits.

Exciting Exhibits and Interactive Experiences

• LHC Interactive Tunnel: Visitors can dive into the Large Hadron Collider’s mysteries through a game-based educational experience, an engaging exploration of particle collisions.
• CERN History: A cinematic experience featuring a 3.5-minute video that encapsulates CERN’s 70-year journey.
• CERN and AUTH Collaboration: Highlighting the significant contributions of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) to CERN projects, this exhibit features an interactive cosmic radiation detection game.
• Universe Cake Recipe: To commemorate CERN’s anniversary, a unique cake representing the building blocks of the universe will be showcased.
• CERN’s Contributions to Daily Life: A visually corridor will display CERN’s advancements in various fields, such as healthcare, environmental protection, and space missions. This exhibit emphasizes how CERN’s technologies have transcended the lab to benefit society.
• Big Bang AR App: An augmented reality experience that takes visitors back to the origins of the universe. Attendees can immerse themselves in the early universe and learn about the Big Bang theory.

Engage, Educate, and Inspire

This thematic exhibition aims to educate the public about the vital role of scientific Research and its real-world applications. It celebrates the spirit of discovery and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that CERN embodies. The interactive and hands-on nature of the exhibits ensures an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

About CERN

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's leading laboratories for particle physics. The Organization is located on the French-Swiss border, with its headquarters in Geneva. Its Member States are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Cyprus, Estonia and Slovenia are Associate Member States in the pre-stage to Membership. Brazil, Croatia, India, Latvia, Lithuania,Pakistan, Türkiye and Ukraine are Associate Member States. Japan and the United States of America currently have Observer status, as do the European Union and UNESCO. The Observer status of the Russian Federation and of JINR is suspended in accordance with the CERN Council Resolutions of 8 March 2022 and 25 March 2022, respectively.