Every autumn, the senior managers of Ecsite's Full member institutions meet for a two-day seminar to exchange views, make trends and discuss key developments in science engagement. Each year, the event is hosted by one of the participating organisations and strategic discussions centre around a special theme.
14 November 2023 - 17 November 2023
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre in Vantaa, Finland, will host the 2023 International Directors Forum (IDF). The event is co-organised by Ecsite and the other five global science engagement networks: ASPAC, ASTC, NAMES, RedPOP and SAASTEC.
17 November 2022 - 18 November 2022
Ecsite & NEMO Science Museum welcome Directors and senior managers from Ecsite member organisations to join the Directors Forum in Amsterdam 17-18 November
4 November 2021 - 5 November 2021
Every autumn, the Senior Managers of Ecsite's Full Member institutions meet for a two-day seminar to exchange views, make trends and discuss key developments in science engagement: this is the Directors Forum, a carefully orchestrated mix of strategic talks, peer learning, networking and local highlights.
29 October 2020 - 30 October 2020
Every autumn, the Senior Managers of Ecsite's Full Member institutions meet for a two-day seminar to exchange views, make trends and discuss key developments in science engagement: this is the Directors Forum, a carefully orchestrated mix of strategic talks, peer learning, networking and local highlights.
13 November 2019 - 15 November 2019
The 2019 edition took place in Trondheim, Norway and was hosted by the Trondheim Science Centre in partnership with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. 65 participants gathered to discuss the theme "Future thinking - the Sustainable Development Goals as an opportunity for developing organisations".
14 November 2018 - 16 November 2018
The Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, together with Barcelona Ciència, hosted the 2018 Ecsite Directors Forum on 14-16 November 2018. 68 Senior Managers of Ecsite Full member organisations got together for 2.5 days of networking, high-profile talks and workshops and peer learning.
4 October 2017 - 6 October 2017
Universcience hosted the 2017 Ecsite Directors Forum at Cité des sciences de l'industrie in Paris, France, on 4-6 October 2017. 70+ Senior Managers of Ecsite Full member organisations go together, making it the largest Directors Forum to date.
16 November 2016 - 18 November 2016
Parque de la Ciencias hosted the 2016 Ecsite Directors Forum in Granada, Spain. A new format was introduced, combining insightful keynotes on the "Unusual partners, strategic alliances" theme, participation from Ecsite members, local discoveries, peer learning workshops and opportunities to interact with the Ecsite Board. Social highlights included a special science-themed visit to the Alhambra, a flamenco performance and an evening visit of Parque de las Ciencias.
18 November 2015 - 20 November 2015
The Techmania science centre hosted in the 2015 Ecsite Directors Forum in Pilsen, Czech Republic, 2015 European Capital of Culture. Four keynote speakers explored the potential of Corporate Social Responsibility for the cultural and scientific sector.
12 November 2014 - 14 November 2014
Hosted by the AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu (Estonia), the 2014 Ecsite Directors Forum gathered senior managers of Ecsite Full member organizations. Four keynote speeches explored the “Downloading the future” theme. A warm thank you to AHHAA, who orchestrated an inspiring top-quality event that held its promise to explore "everything you want to know - and should know - about the future!"