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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Leonardo AlfonsiWendy SadlerAnnette KlinkertIsabel Ruiz-MallénHelena GonzálezIgnasi López Verdeguer
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The growing demand for understanding and implementing the concept of responsible research...
Research, theory & evaluation
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Enjoy a little "pure science" with Pr. Nuno Ferrand, Director of one of the conference's...
Leonel AlegreFilipa DiasVincenzo LipardiAna VerissimoBlanka FijolekMichal Grzymala
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In a world slowly recovering from an economic crisis, sustainability of museums and...
Research, theory & evaluation
Laurent CarrierBernadette SchrandtBernd HoltwickVictoria Thomas
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We all want our visitors to connect with an exhibition and feel something, whether that’s...
Martin KulhawczukIan RussellNoel JacksonSabine HaakeSamar D. KirreshAnna GunnarssonElisabetta TrentinPedro PomboOzlem CamNaomi FosterMarco MirandaEva Hofstad HagenRannei Solbak Simonsen
Welcome to the Grand Bazaar, an informal drop-in session featuring dozens of table-top activities - and their facilitators. This long-time favourite session returns to take you on a creative and inspiring journey with spicy experiments, hands-on...
Ryan JenkinsSebastian MartinJessica StanleyStefano Buratti
In this hands-on session we will explore electrical circuits in depth, investigating the tinkering practices and sharing possibilities for taking these ideas to new heights by emphasizing storytelling, narrative, and collaboration. We’ll base...
Barbara StreicherVanessa MignanMatteo MerzagoraMarianne AchiamElizabeth RasekoalaBarbara StreicherMaria Vlachou
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At the 2016 Ecsite Annual Conference our community was challenged by keynote speaker Liz...
Research, theory & evaluation
Achim SaupeBaerbel AuffermannUrsula WarnkeAnna Omedes
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This session will include presentations on the use of (non-) authentic objects and of (...
Research, theory & evaluation
Jen DeWittNils Petter HauanIlona Iłowiecka-TańskaClaire McAreeMaartje Raijmakers
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The accessibility of interactive exhibitions is traditionally gauged by indicators such...
Ian BrunswickAlice Roberts
Your opportunity to engage in conversation with anthropologist, author and broadcaster Alice Roberts after hearing her keynote in the previous time slot.
Tomas RehacekDavid SittenfeldAnna OmedesWalter Staveloz
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Mobilising large-scale campaigns around topics such as biotechnology or biodiversity at...
Dacha AtienzaThierry BrassacRita CamposKrista LeusinkChristine MarizziSara Mira
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Biodiversity is often mentioned in the media. Unfortunately, usually only to talk about...
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