Workshop
Marketing & communication
David ReeceDavid ReeceFrancesca Di Nuzzo
Admission tickets, special events, memberships, merchandise, food... almost all public-receiving organisations charge their visitors at some point. But how do we know when the price is right? Setting the right price and communicating it...
Panel
Learning
Koen PetersClaudia GorrMaartje RaijmakersIda Marie BøeDesirée Hagens
The majority of the science centre field makes a distinction between formal and informal learning, or learning in a formal or informal setting.
In this workshop we try to find out more about 'learning': Does the science centre sector see a...
Interview / Fireside Chat
Strategy & vision
Michael John GormanJurij Krpan
From the transfusion of horse-blood into a human recipient, to the creation of “female sperm”, hosts of this year’s Ecsite conference, the Kapelica Gallery, have presented some of the most ground-breaking and controversial projects at the...
Reverse
Science ♥ society
Camilla ThamAisling MurrayMaria João FonsecaWiktor Gajewski
We are living in a critical period, referred to by many as the Anthropocene. This defines not only our impact on the planet, but our awareness and influence in shaping the future. How can we truly engage audiences so that they feel like key...
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Marketing & communication
Elin Ravndal BellSiri VinjeMikko MyllykoskiSheena LaursenDorothée VatinelSiri Vinje
Why do the majority of local people wait until they have guests before they visit our organisations when we’re right here on their doorstep?
The target of this session is to try to find out best practice on how to attract more visitors....
Workshop
Exhibit development
Rui QuintaAnna SchaefersClayton CutajarClaudia Aguirreaude lestyMariana Cardoso
How do you create exhibitions that promote experimentation, co-construction of knowledge, the feeling of well-being and strengthen the emotional connection of the visitors with the exhibition space? Can plural narratives help people connect with...
Panel
Learning
Armin DuffKim Ludwig-PetschMeie van LaarClaire PillsburyChristof BörnerKatherine McAlpine
We all use smartphones, every day – but few are aware of their potential for science and science education. The numerous built-in sensors turn any mobile device into a mobile lab, which enables visitors to experiment and measure physical...
Social event
The Nocturne will take place above the city in the beautiful fortress of Ljubljana Castle; arguably Ljubljana's main tourist attraction which has been proudly protecting the city for around 900 years. From the castle's Bellavista terrace, you can...
Pre-Conference workshop
Equity & Inclusion
Barbara StreicherAmparo Leyman PinoAntonia CaolaSheena LaursenDavid JonesAlexia SonnoisVanessa MignanElizabeth RasekoalaBojan Markicevic
The diversity and inclusion working group has an ambitious goal: to create a framework that will support the efforts on more equitable science engagement. This pre-conference workshop is an opportunity for everyone from any level of expertise...
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Science ♥ society
Gabor ZsigmondImre BardKristin AlfordRosalina BabourkovaImre BardLath CarlsonAndreas GundelweinIrini PapadimitriouMelanie SaverimuthuYumi Miyahara
We are increasingly tasked with offering reflection not only on where we have been, but on where we may be going, and there are considerable challenges along the road. In these times of radical uncertainty such as the climate crisis, the rise of...
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Research, theory & evaluation
Louisa FoxSanne den AdelShaaron Levermentben johnsonCristin Dorgelo
What is the current profile of the science organisation sector and how do we know this? How can we use this information to inform action and decision-making? There are many initiatives aiming to improve equity of access to the informal science...
Panel
Collections
Helen JonesAmito HaarhuisLouise WhiteleyNatalija PolenecPaul Voogt
In general, science museums tend to present the past and science centres focus on the future. Can we combine these two approaches, connecting past, present and future, to deepen our understanding of how science works and what it means for us?...