The fair will take place from 29^th to 31^st of October 2009, at the Stazione Leopolda Exhibition Centre, and is organized by the non-profit organization ISTUR-CHT (Culture Heritage Tourism) in partnership with prominent Florentine institutions and organizations, under the patronage of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO, the Ministry of Fine Arts and Culture, the Italian Environment Fund, the Italian Government Tourism Board and the National Research Council among others.

The event aims to provide a forum for exchange of information between organisations, schools, companies and professionals involved in the field of cultural heritage conservation. The presence of international participants will make possible the comparison of materials and techniques used by professionals and of the research and innovation that emerged in this sector.

The venue, a railway station from the first half of the 19^th century, offers 6,000 sqm space of exhibition to 150 national and international participants. The 3-day event will bring together over 30,000 visitors from all over the world.

Along with the showcase, there are over 100 events such as conferences, panel discussions, seminars, specialized workshops and technical meetings scheduled to take place within the exhibition areas but also hosted by institutions, museums and libraries in Florence. A pavilion has been set aside for training institutions to receive young people and students who will be given the opportunity to benefit from the technical expertise, work experience and demonstrations of well-established specialists.The event is worth attending because, as the organizers promise, “participating in the Fair does not just mean being part of a large international showcase of art and restoration, it also means joining forces to create a new direction for the future of conservation, restoration and promotion of artistic, cultural and environmental heritage”.

Further information:
http://www.salonerestaurofirenze.org
Contact: info@salonerestaurofirenze.org