ASDC Conference 2025: The next 25 years
Reflect. Adapt. Thrive.
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford
9-10th September 2025
The ASDC Conference brings together the UK’s major science engagement organisations to play a strategic role in the nation’s engagement with science. Working in collaboration with these key organisations, the conference programme of talks, workshops, networking sessions and discussions will explore what’s on the horizon for the sector over the next 5, 10 to 25 years.
A quarter of a century of impact, a future of infinite possibilities.
ASDC25 celebrates 25 years of national impact with many of the 'millennium science centres' celebrating 25th anniversaries this year! The conference kicks off a visionary look forward with many of the most influential people in science and cultural engagement, hosted by the team at Bradford's National Science and Media Museum.
Challenge the status quo and rethink the possible.
In a world that’s changing fast, standing still isn’t an option. Join powerful conversations that ask the big questions: What must we change? What should we protect? What do future audiences need from us?
Your network, your moment.
Meet peers, pioneers, and provocateurs. Whether you're a CEO, curator, or creative producer, ASDC25 brings together a national network ready to share, spark and scale impact.
Live from the Science and Media Museum, Bradford - a city of stories and innovation.
Experience the UK’s only museum dedicated to exploring the intersection of science, media, and culture. Expect immersive installations, northern hospitality, and a venue that lives and breathes future-facing thinking. Give yourselves time to stay and explore the city and the amazing programme of events as part of the City of Culture 2025!
Don’t just attend, come and influence.
Your voice matters and your presence helps shape how we thrive—not just survive—in the next 25 years. Expect interactive sessions, pop-up provocations, creative labs and celebrations with an evening of socials with spark—where everyone can connect, unwind and raise a glass to the next chapter.
Opening the conference with an exciting keynote speech will be Shanaz Gulzar, Creative Director, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture who will be sharing her vision to break down the perceived siloes between the sciences and the arts.
The call for submissions will be live soon!
Early bird tickets will be on sale in May, look out for updates via the newsletter and on socials.
Jo Quinton-Tulloch, Director of National Science and Media Museum says:
“We’re thrilled to be hosting this year’s ASDC conference and cannot wait to welcome delegates to the National Science and Media Museum. With Bradford as the UK City of Culture there has never been a better time to visit. I look forward to celebrating the amazing work of our sector and showcasing what Bradford has to offer!”
Reflect, adapt and thrive at #ASDC25
The conference for science engagement professionals from around the UK