The 2026 Ecsite Conference takes place from 2-4 June and will be hosted at Universeum in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Registration for the 2026 Ecsite Conference opens 11 February
The Ecsite Conference & Trade show is an all inclusive global meeting of 900+ science engagement professionals from over 50 countries who join together to share their expertise, learn from one another and make valuable professional connections.
More than 75 sessions explore a wide range of topics from leadership to exhibit development, marketing to education and from making to the relationship between science and society. All delivered through a diverse mix of formats including panels, debates and workshops.
Topic specific, half day Deep Dives take place on the morning before the Conference starts (additional charge)
Thought-provoking keynote addresses inspire
Diverse showcase events on Travelling exhibitions, Projects and the Grand Bazaar give a quick take on specific topics
50+ vibrant companies exhibit at the Ecsite Trade Show
Multiple Networking events for get to know new contacts and meet up with old friends
Who is the Conference for?
The Ecsite Conference is a friendly and approachable Conference ideal for anyone working in or supporting the field of science engagement whether from Science centres or Museums, Natural History Museums, Science Festivals, Universities or more.
As the Conference sessions are naturally interactive, you’ll find making professional connections easy - all while exploring the most important issues and being inspired by the newest practices.
The Conference attendees comprise a wide variety of professional representing the full range of disciplines from the world’s leading science engagement institutions, such as:
CEOs, Managing Directors and senior-level managers
Professionals who shape the programming at science centres and museums;
Exhibitions developers,
Directors of education,
University students, professors and researchers;
Managers and coordinators of ground-breaking EU and global projects;
As a speaker, the Ecsite Conference is the ideal place to showcase your work, present and discuss ideas and gather feedback.
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