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Science ♥ society Keynote, 2019
Keynote - Audrey Dussutour

"The blob: a genius without a brain"

Keynote, 2019
Keynote - Margaret Wertheim

"Mathematics as Material Play"

Equity & Inclusion Workshop, 2019
In the shoes of a blind person

A blindfolded experience to grasp visual accessibility requirements.

Business & fundraising Reverse, 2019
Funding: what do our pie charts say about us?

The session explores different models for financing our institutions and tackling the biggest challenges we face in the search for a diversified and balanced model.

Strategy & vision Other, 2019
On trial: virtual reality

The Supreme Court of the Ecsite Conference will decide whether virtual reality (VR) in museums and science centres is visceral reality providing vital reactions, or just virtually rudimentary and very rubbish.

Science ♥ society Keynote, 2018
Keynote - Giulia & Jill Enders

Giulia Enders is the author and Jill Enders the illustrator of the internationally acclaimed book Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

Research, theory & evaluation Keynote, 2018
Keynote - James Beacham

James Beacham is a particle physicist involved in the ATLAS experiment at CERN. Watch a video of his keynote.

Science ♥ society Other, 2018
Can you feel it? A science revival meeting

“Go forth and collide, Multiply and create” is the motto of our Science Assembly. Inspired by religious revival meetings, we will offer you songs, laughter, inspiration, and meaning.

Exhibit development Workshop, 2018
Team creativity and facilitation techniques: expand your toolbox

Are you facilitating creative team processes? Tired of always using the same old tricks? Interested in the wider potential of creative techniques? This session is for you.

Strategy & vision Other, 2018
The future of science centre exhibitions

What is the future of science centre exhibitions? Do we need to stick to scientific phenomena, or focus on high tech and current science? Do we concentrate on objects or interaction? Or are physical exhibitions becoming obsolete in the digital era?

Research, theory & evaluation Keynote, 2017
Keynote - Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is an anthropologist, author and broadcaster, and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Watch a video of her keynote.

Science ♥ society Keynote, 2017
Keynote - Nina Simon

Nina Simon has been described as a “museum visionary” by Smithsonian Magazine for her audience-centred approach to design. Watch a video her keynote.

Research, theory & evaluation Keynote, 2016
Keynote - Frans de Waal

Dr. Frans de Waal is a Dutch-American biologist and primatologist known for his work on the behaviour and social cognition of primates. Speech title: Prosocial Primates: The Cooperative Background of Our Species

Equity & Inclusion Keynote, 2016
Keynote Elizabeth Rasekoala

Dr. Elizabeth Rasekoala is the President of African Gong – the Pan-African Network for the Popularisation of Science & Technology, and Science Communication. Watch a video of her keynote.

Keynote, 2015
Keynote - Andrea Illy

Andrea Illy is the Chairman and CEO of illycaffè S.p.A., a family coffee business founded more than 80 years ago. Watch his speech on Ecsite's YouTube channel.

Strategy & vision Keynote, 2014
Keynote - Ian Goldin

Professor Ian Goldin is Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professor of Globalisation and Development at Oxford University. He delivered a speech entitled "Individual and Collective Wisdom and Failure".

Science ♥ society Keynote, 2015
Keynote - Tristram Stuart

Tristram Stuart is an author and campaigner tackling the food waste scandal. Watch a video of his keynote.

Science ♥ society Keynote, 2014
Keynote - Ahmet Üzümcü

Ahmet Üzümcü is the Director general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The OPCW is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2013.

Strategy & vision Keynote, 2013
Keynote - Dominique Pestre

Dominique Pestre is a social and political historian.Hos speech was entitled "What kind of innovation for the Anthropocene?". Watch the keynote on the Ecsite YouTube channel.

Strategy & vision Keynote, 2013
Keynote - Susan Greenfield

Susan Greenfield is a neuroscientist at the University of Oxford and delivered a speech entitled “ The neuroscience of creativity – Making the most of 21st century technology”. Watch the keynote on the Ecsite YouTube channel.

Strategy & vision Keynote, 2012
Keynote - Martin Rees

Martin Rees, Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge, gave a speech entitled "Space exploration, life and the cosmos".

Strategy & vision Keynote, 2012
Keynote - Carlo Ratti

Carlo Ratti, Professor at the MIT, gave a talk entitled "Future Cities - The real-time city is now real!"

Science ♥ society Keynote, 2011
Keynote - Derrick de Kerckhove

Derrick de Kerckhove, Professor at the Department of French and former Director of the McLuhan Program in Culture and Technology at the University of Toronto, gave a speech entitled "Navigating among the shoals and reefs of social, state and business controls in science and technology".

Strategy & vision Keynote, 2011
Keynote - Michael Jones

Michael Jones Chief Technology Advocate, Google, gave a speech entitled "The Billionth Visitor".

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Workshop
2019 Ecsite Conference
Research, theory & evaluation
Quick & simple evaluation tools: good enough? - Part 1
Bernadette SchrandtPoul KattlerPoul KattlerBernadette SchrandtIain ColemanJose Augusto OcampoCatherine Murphy

It can be expensive and time-consuming to evaluate your exhibitions. Can we push boundaries for evaluation? Is it possible to perform a quick scan and still obtain valuable insights? How much knowledge can we gain by evaluating more easily? How...

Project showcase
2019 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Project showcase
Cristina PacaHolger SeifertTibisay Sankatsing NavaGeorge PehlivanidesPaolo LegatoNatalija PolenecLena SöderströmAndreas MattDaphnie DarasMarianna ObristMaria ZоlоtоnоsаFrank KupperAndrew Whittington-DavisIrene BesenbaeckJuan Luis GonzaloRae OstmanLena Söderström

Could an object describe your entire project?

The courageous speakers of this session took on this challenge and will be telling you about their projects in an original and jargon-free style.

Expect a 2-minute story for each project...

Reverse
2019 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Using performing arts in scientific organisations
Catherine MurphyThomas B BergDobrivoje Lale EricMARINA LEONARDCatherine MurphyPippa Hough

Performance is being used across scientific organisations in many exciting ways, with aims ranging from attempting to bring science to life, engaging new audiences, deepening understanding of key content to inviting in artists to open up...

Closing
2019 Ecsite Conference
Closing & handover ceremony

Say goodbye to our 2019 hosts and hello to the Kersnikova Institute team who will be welcoming us to Slovenia next year for the 2020 Ecsite Annual Conference (11 - 13 June 2020, Ljubljana).

Reverse
2019 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Peak experiences in exhibitions
Floriane PerotPeter SlavenburgMarc TamschickSheldon Paquin

What are people looking for during an outing with friends or family? The urge to learn something new? To broaden their perspectives? To take some nice pictures? Or to get an unexpected rush? We find that more and more people are expecting...

Pre-conference workshop
2019 Ecsite Conference
Business & fundraising
Expanding Horizons: An introduction to EU funding
Maria ZоlоtоnоsаCarmen FenollosaDidier Laval

You would like to get your share of European funding - but you don’t know where to start? Many public engagement institutions are involved in EU-funded projects - however, for newcomers this world might seem overwhelming. Framework programmes,...

Workshop
2019 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Meet the makers
Monika MayerDaniel Rosqvist

In this drop-in session, take the opportunity to meet with fellow museum professionals and makers and learn about all things tinkering and making.

Come by at any time during the session to explore the Ecsite Conference’s MakerSpace, hang...

Guided tour
2019 Ecsite Conference
Botanical Garden: guided tour - 2

Experience the most beautiful oasis of the city, the Botanical Garden, on a guided tour through the largest living plant collection in Denmark. In summer, the gardens are in full flower and during the tour you will be shown plants at their most...

Panel
2019 Ecsite Conference
Collections
Rethinking the use of collections for social inclusion
Johanna VähäpesolaJacob Thorek JensenDaniel MartinRiina LinnaMarianne AchiamClare Meakin

The role of museums is changing rapidly. Nowadays, museums are not just knowledge and educational institutions, but are also taking on social, economic, cultural and environmental responsibilities. This is part of a movement away from the...

Panel
2019 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Tools for measuring STEAM learning
Lisa BrahmsPeter WardripStephanie ChangElizabeth McGregor JacobidesRannei Solbak SimonsenCaterina Ginzburg

While museum-based researchers and evaluators advance work in understanding various aspects of STEAM learning and in particular the discussion about learning through making and tinkering experiences in museums, we lament the lack of robust...

Marketplace
2019 Ecsite Conference
Exhibit development
What's new in touring exhibitions - 1
Audrey O'ConnellMichał BuławaTim PethickManuel RocaHeidi RosenströmKathrin UnterleitnerTérésa RibeyronHélène WangAgnes Ruizcoleen quisenberryRachel SturgisDimitris KontopoulosMaarten OkkersenFelicity SylvesterCere DavisAshley Larose

A preview of current and upcoming touring science exhibitions across Europe and the world. This fast-paced session will give you a glimpse of a large range of exhibitions on offer, leaving it up to you to make contacts and find out more.

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Pre-conference workshop
2019 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Beyond fact checking: Addressing misinformation - day 1
Antonio Gomes da CostaBrooke SmithBrian SouthwellBrian SouthwellSara YeoJohn BesleyJohn CookJaron HarambamLaura SmillieJacques PetitpréDidier MICHEL

This two-day pre-conference workshop will bring together social science researchers and the science engagement community to explore the role of science communication professionals at a moment when many worry about the prevalence of misinformation...

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