The call for session proposals for the 2016 Ecsite Annual Conference closed mid October. We received 186 proposals, a stable number compared to previous years – you can see them all here once logged in with your Ecsite account.

They are now being reviewed by the Annual Conference Programme Committee (ACPC) who will be meeting in Brussels end of November to finalise its selection. Roughly half of the proposals will be accepted. Speakers and convenors will be hearing back beginning of December – thank you for your patience! 

For curious minds, here is an overview of how received proposals are spread between different keywords and formats.

Keywords (two keywords were allowed)

• Collections: 2
• Equity & Inclusion: 27
• Learning: 49
• Exhibit development: 43
• Explainers & visitor services: 17
• Marketing & communication: 13
• Strategy & vision: 49
• Research, theory & evaluation: 22
• Business & fundraising: 8
• Science ♥ society: 51

Chosen formats:

• Panel: 71
• Reverse: 31
• Workshop: 37
• Other: 18
• Poster or project showcase: 4
• Travelling exhibition : 17
• Pre-conference workshop: 6