Science ♥ society
Ana NoronhaMarc MoutinMaría Menéndez
In a time when science engagement organisations and professionals are increasingly called upon to foster more sustainable futures, what role can Space play? We are inviting all interested parties to come and explore this theme during a two-day...
Strategy & vision
Nele Van der ElstMarjolein Van GinnekenPieter TijtgatJose Augusto OcampoJens Astrup
If we really want to succeed in lifelong learning, STEM and digital literacy for everyone, we need to have clear goals and a toolbox for reaching those goals. Nowadays, many science organisations create exciting, popular exhibits that are...
Marketing & communication
Brad MacDonaldKatie PavidDanny BirchallTom Rockwell
Over half of the world’s population now has an internet connection. In this digital era, how do we create compelling yet accessible learning experiences for the global public? In a time where 'fake news' is rife, museums have a big part to play...
Strategy & vision
Patricia VerheydenMikko MyllykoskiAilsa BarryMaribel IbarraYuko OkayamaMaria Isabel GarciaJulia WillisonElizabeth RasekoalaLath CarlsonJuan Pablo Gaviria Arteaga
What are our greatest fears and hopes for the future of our field? How do we see the world evolve, and what will the role of our institutions be? Will science centres and museums still exist? Moreover, if they are still around what will they be...
Cristina PacaAnna RiethusTanja AdnađevićDobrivoje Lale EricHolger SeifertSümeyye Ceylan
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...
Research, theory & evaluation
Patricia VerheydenDaria DvorzhitskaiaNils Petter HauanAndrea DurhamVictoria Thomson
Why is it important to evaluate exhibitions and how do we account for different stakeholders?
In this workshop session our presenters will give a short presentation on their implement evaluation research methods within the exhibition...
Strategy & vision
Marianne BenningAmparo Leyman PinoAlex VerkadeFrank Kupper
First half of the session: a darkened room. Anonymised seating. Voices speak up in the dark to confess personal professional sins, doubts about their institutions and dubious things we do as a science engagement community. Second half of the...
Strategy & vision
Ronen MirRobert FirmhoferLinda Abraham SilverNetzach FarbiashDerek FishLinda ConlonAlemayehu Abera
This interactive session will present collaborations with developing countries to implement science centres and STEM education projects, as well as insights from the 2nd Science Centre Global Workshop. Topics include:
* Working with...
Exhibit development
Alisson BoiffardMarie PichardHana DethlefsenTom Cummins
To become strong STEM thinkers, children need to play. How can we provide rich play experiences that give children the skills they need in order to deal with the challenges of the future?
Children are born curious and deeply enjoy...
Equity & Inclusion
Barbara StreicherSanne den AdelVanessa MignanShaaron LevermentEmanuel ReisSanne den AdelBarbara Streicher
What does it take to be an agent of change and how can we become changemakers as individuals, organisations or networks? We need you to become an active part of the diversity and inclusion movement! We are fast becoming aware that we are neither...
Business & fundraising
Joanna KalinowskaBenedicte WolffNele Van der ElstLars Maroy
The interactive session will explore - together with you - different models on how institutions use sales to diversify their income. Is it only the tickets that we sell or is it more than this? Speakers will say a few words about their...
Exhibit development
Thomas HoferHarry WhiteIan RussellClaire PillsburyCamilla Rossi-Linnemann
Tired of all those self-congratulatory “look what we did” sessions? Now it’s time to appreciate someone else's work! Nothing is more convincing than being inspired by something not part of your field or domain.
In a pecha kucha session,...