ASDC Conference: Shaping the future of science together: Full Schedule

ASDC Conference 2024: Shaping the future of science together
18-19th November, The Royal Society, London

Welcome to the ASDC Conference 2024, a vibrant inclusive event for everyone in the science engagement community and wider STEM sector to come together for collaboration, inspiration, and growth. The conference programme of talks, workshops, networking sessions and discussions will explore how we shape the future of science in our rapidly changing world.

Take a virtual tour around the Royal Society to see what it’s like inside before the conference starts.

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1:00pm GMT

Welcome

Monday November 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm GMT

Wellcome Trust Hall

Speakers

Stephen Breslin

Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Science Centre

Stephen has been the Chief Executive Officer of Glasgow Science Centre since 2012 and is committed to building confidence and raising aspiration in young people and helping them to discover the pleasure and relevance of science, engineering and technology. Stephen trained and worked... Read More →

Lesley Miles

Chief - Programmes, Partnerships and Engagement, The Royal Society

Lesley Miles is the Chief Officer – Programmes, Partnerships and Engagement – at the Royal Society, having joined in 2013 as the Chief Strategy Officer. As part of her role, she is responsible for some of the Society’s major strands of work including grants, public, schools... Read More →

Shaaron Leverment

Chief Executive, The Association for Science and Discovery Centres

Shaaron is the CEO of ASDC and has over 20 years' experience working in science engagement and education. She stands for the value of science centres and museums for social good, as community assets that are accessible and relevant for a more diverse public.Shaaron joined ASDC in... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm GMT
Wellcome Trust Hall

Keynote

1:45pm GMT

Keynote: Transforming tomorrow together

Monday November 18, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm GMT

Wellcome Trust Hall

Speakers

Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser

Chief Executive, UKRI

Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser is the Chief Executive of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Regius Professor of Botany at the University of Cambridge.UKRI brings together the UK’s Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England, operating with a combined budget of... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm GMT
Wellcome Trust Hall

Keynote

7:40pm GMT

Keynote: STEM for All: Science in Society

Monday November 18, 2024 7:40pm - 8:00pm GMT

Wellcome Trust Hall

Speakers

Chi Onwurah

Chair for the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology

Chi Onwurah is a Member of Parliament representing Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, and the former Shadow Minister Science, Research & Innovation. Born in Wallsend, Chi attended Kenton Comprehensive School in Newcastle, where she was elected the school’s ‘MP’ in mock... Read More →

Monday November 18, 2024 7:40pm - 8:00pm GMT
Wellcome Trust Hall

Keynote