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Annual Conference sessions

The first Ecsite Conference took place in 1989. Here you can browse all Conference sessions since 2010. Use the search engine to look for people, topics...

Looking for an older session? Our digital records start in 2007, with programme pdfs attached to each conference page

Science ♥ society
Bálint Balázs Norbert SteinhausRosina MalagridaGiovanna PaciniMaria Jesus Pinazo

Acting on the interface of science and society, Science Shops have developed inspiring, socially innovative and often experimental formats to tailor research to real social concerns. They operate in higher education institutions, public...

Science ♥ society
Sharon AmentAliki GiannakopoulouBrad IrwinRobert Firmhofer

The Supreme Court of the Ecsite Conference will decide whether citizen science projects are still allowed to be operated or should be sent to jail on life sentence. Join our esteemed solicitors and a group of mystery witnesses who will provide...

Learning
Lindsay BalfourDaniel RosqvistOlle Bjerkås

In this workshop, combine the power of cardboard, Strawbees tinkering tools and drinking straws together with gamification challenges. Recreate classic carnival games and “hack the game” with varying levels of difficulty and challenges provided...

Explainers & visitor services
Isabelle ChappuisDiane DrubayTiina HuberChristian Rohner

Let's put some human touch in this developing artificial intelligence world.

We will reflect on the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) in the museums world and see how scientific and cultural mediation can merge...

Strategy & vision
Ana NoronhaMaría MenéndezAndré AbreuHans Gubbels

Science centres and museums can take advantage of the inherent wonder Space inspires in order to enhance their exhibitions and activities about sustainable development on Earth.

Explore how space science and technology contributes to the...

Science ♥ society
Darren McGarryLaura SmillieDarren McGarryLinda GalléMichiel BuchelMaria XanthoudakiAlan BelwardDAVID WILKINSONLuisa Marelli

Powered by the European Commission's Science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), this workshop will provide an interactive platform to discover what happens when the world of knowledge and science collides with the domain of...

A networking highlight!

Ecsite invites all participants to come together for a drink among exhibitors' booths.

Traditionally exhibitors bring specialities from their home countries.

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Learning
Rannei Solbak SimonsenPeter WardripElizabeth McGregor JacobidesLisa BrahmsDaniel Rosqvist

More and more schools implement and build MakerSpaces. However a 3D-printer and a vinyl cutter do not equal a MakerSpace. This process must consist of both setting up the facility, and creating the mindset needed to use it properly and to its...

Science ♥ society
Aliki GiannakopoulouMaya HalevyMeie van LaarVanessa MignanMarianne Pouget

A number of science centres and museums seem to have begun undertaking new roles: beyond enthusing young people about science and inspiring them to embrace STEM careers, these organisations are more and more involved in projects and activities...

Learning
Isabelle Chabanon-PougetMelissa Richard

The GameLab is an informal space run by an international team of game developers. With experience of many forms of game making from real world live action to virtual reality they invite you to drop in and explore how games and play can be used in...

Exhibit development
Carina JaatinenLee Skolnick, FAIASuzanne MacLeodMikko Myllykoski

This workshop follows up on, and offers an opportunity to put into practice the themes of the preceding panel session. Participants will be invited to take on one of a series of group...

Say goodbye to our 2018 hosts and hello to the Experimentarium team who will be welcoming us for the 2019 Ecsite...

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