The Science Centre World Congress (SCWC) is a gathering that directs strategic planning for the worldwide Science Centre movement.
The first SCWC was held in 1996 in Vantaa, Finland, hosted by Heureka, an initiative of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the European Collaborative for Science, Industry and Technology Exhibitions (ECSITE).
It was the first effort to bring together science centre leaders from all over the world to a meeting to discuss collaboration and to provide an opportunity for professional interchange and international networking.
Since 1996 five international congresses have been held at three year intervals to serve as a platform for delegates to meet from all corners of the globe.
Topics discussed are the issues facing science centres and the important role that science centres can play in increasing public engagement in science and technology.
The 6th Science Centre World Congress
The 6th Science Centre World Congress will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 4-8 September 2011. Enjoy stimulating congress sessions, challenging workshops and lively debates.
With the theme "Science Across Cultures", the 6th Science Centre World Congress will encourage reconciliation between different cultures and a greater appreciation of the role that science centres can play in highlighting each culture's unique contributions to science, technology and science education.
For further information please visit the 6th Science Centre World Congress website.