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2026 Conference Programme

We are delighted to present the preliminary programme for Ecsite2026.

The 2026 programme offers a diverse range of sessions, practical workshops and networking events, showcasing the breadth of expertise driving public engagement with science. Designed by the Ecsite community, for the Ecsite community, it features over 70 sessions, 2 Keynotes, 5 Deep Dives, a CEO Focus, a Marketing Focus, and numerous networking opportunities and food provided.

What is a session?

Our sessions are 75 minutes long and make up the core of the Ecsite Conference programme. They offer participants the opportunity to explore specialised topics in our field, led by the community and delivered in a variety of formats, including panels, discussions, fishbowls, debates and world café, among others. Sessions run throughout the day from 2–4 June.

Explore the different session formats here.

What is a Deep Dive?

The Deep Dives are intensive learning and professional development workshops. This year, there are five Deep Dives to choose from, covering topics ranging from research and evaluation, to the employee journey to space. They take place from 9:00 – 13:00 on 2 June.

What is the CEO Focus?

The CEO Focus, organised by Ecsite Board members, allows CEOs and C-suite directors from full & associate member institutions to discuss and share key challenges based on their interests and organisational needs. It takes place from 9:00 – 13:00 on 2 June.

What is the Marketing Focus?

The Marketing Focus brings together marketers from Ecsite member organisations to discuss key industry topics, foster connections, and share valuable insights. It takes place from 9:00 – 13:00 on 2 June.

What is a Bazaar?

Bazaars take place in a large, open room where speakers present their activities from individual tables, while participants wander between them to hear the latest updates. At Ecsite 2026, we will have two Bazaars - the Grand Bazaar & the Inspiration Bazaar.

The Grand Bazaar

Presenters share their best hands-on activities and science demonstrations where participants can either make things, build things, play with things or experiment.

The Inspiration Bazaar

Enthusiastic experts share their resources, projects, or activities that could inspire others.

2026 Conference Programme Committee (ACPC)

Meet our Programme Committee for the 2026 Conference - we thank them for the effort and work they put into curating and selecting the programme.

Acting ACPC Chairperson

Marianne Achiam
Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor
Copenhagen
Denmark

ACPC Chairperson

In memoriam

Marjolein van Breemen
Naturalis Biodiversity
Museum Director
Leiden
the Netherlands

2026 Conference Host representative

Viktoria Åman
Universeum
Client Relations Manager
Gothenburg
Sweden

Expert

Raphael Chanay

Universcience

Director of Exhibitions

Paris
France

Expert

Dr. Vasyl Dunets
Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Deputy Director for Science Centres Development and International Strategic Projects
Kyiv
Ukraine