Annual Conference sessions
Browse all conference sessions since 2010
Science ♥ society
2019
"The blob: a genius without a brain".
2019
"Mathematics as Material Play"
Equity & Inclusion
2019
A blindfolded experience to grasp visual accessibility requirements.
Business & fundraising
2019
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
2019
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.
Research, theory & evaluation
2018
James Beacham is a particle physicist involved in the ATLAS experiment at CERN. Watch a video of his keynote.
Science ♥ society
2018
“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
2018
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
2018
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
2017
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
2017
Nina Simon has been described as a “museum visionary” by Smithsonian Magazine for her audience-centred approach to design. Watch a video of her keynote.
Research, theory & evaluation
2016
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
2016
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.
2015
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
2014
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
2014
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
2013
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
2013
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
2012
Martin Rees, Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge, gave a speech entitled "Space exploration, life and the cosmos".
Strategy & vision
2012
Carlo Ratti, Professor at the MIT, gave a talk entitled "Future Cities - The real-time city is now real!"
Science ♥ society
2011
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
2011
Michael Jones Chief Technology Advocate, Google, gave a speech entitled "The Billionth Visitor".
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Mikko MyllykoskiLee Skolnick, FAIAJane WernerLisa Månsson
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The environment where we engage has a tremendous impact upon how we perceive and...
Gérard CobutHenrik SellNathalie PuzenatGunnar BehrensIan Russell
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Sometimes, simple solutions are SO successful. Join us for a KISS: Keep It Simple...
Leonel AlegreArturo Vittori
Water is key to life. Access to safe water should be a basic human right, but to this day poverty and conflicts over control of water resources remain. There is enough fresh water on the planet for all of us, but it is distributed unevenly, and...
Cristina Veiga-PiresRita BorgesFrancisco Franco del AmoGuglielmo Maglio
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Life is everywhere! However, many European citizens are not aware of biodiversity loss as...
Barbara Maria NeffAxel E. HüttingerHarry WhiteClaudia SchleyerElsa BaileyIan RussellChristina ClassenMarco MirandaJelena BlankIrena CieślińskaAsger Høeg
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No matter how passionate we are about them, some exhibits just don't work: maybe they...
Ryan JenkinsSebastian MartinJessica StanleyStefano Buratti
In this hands-on session we will go in depth to explore electrical circuits, investigating the tinkering practices and sharing possibilities for taking these ideas to new heights by adding a diverse set of components, sensors and other real world...
Marketing & communication
Joana Lobo AntunesPeter TrevittRaquel da Cunha
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Social media has recently become even more politicised and influential as a...
Explainers & visitor services
Helin HagaDubravka VejnovicVesna PajićMaria ZоlоtоnоsаTina IbsenAnna Dławichowska
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Both technology and what people are expecting awe-inspiring events to look like is...
Anna SchaefersEsther HamstraMaria ServetaIan SimmonsLorna Williams
This workshop focusses on a very concrete topic: the text label or panel accompanying usually interactive exhibits. This panel commonly displays an exhibit title; some background (scientific) information; an instructions or challenge; and in many...
Carmen FenollosaIan BrunswickTobias WolffÅsa LindgrenClaire GarraudDick van Dijk
It is not always easy to co-produce an exhibition with colleagues from another institution, but with visitors…! Isn’t it a nightmare (espacially with children or teenagers!)? How do you go about it? What are the benefits? What are the pitfalls?...
Research, theory & evaluation
Katrin VohlandBrigitte GschmeidlerChristine MarizziClaudia GoebelPernille HjortTalila Yehiel
Participatory research has emerged as a powerful paradigm, redefining science, education and even citizenship. Especially in the areas of biodiversity observation and nature protection it is a very promising approach for museums and science....
Look forward to a relaxed party in the heart of the city centre, concluding the intense conference week in an artistic atmosphere.
Had no time to visit the Kunsthaus during the conference days? This is your opportunity. Enjoy a delicious (...
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