The premier industry event for science communicators, science journalists and all those who make science, technology, and innovation accessible is here again.
Join us for the Australian Science Communicators National Conference 2016 (ASC2016) this March in Brisbane.
See the Sponsorship Prospectus to consider multiple ways to be involved with this high profile event.
ASC2016 Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF): Better Future Together Sponsorship March 11 Brisbane
Designed this time as a single day plenary format that will allow delegates to participate in the inaugural World Science Festival in Brisbane in March on either side, initial program details and link to register have gone online here.
Program updates are coming in daily and we look forward to hearing any questions you may have, and to seeing you in Brisbane in March.
Please share with colleagues and interested others who may not be ASC subscribers yet but really should be.
The ASC and conference delegates are extremely grateful to our sponsors who continue to support those who make science and technology accessible – including, but not limited to, science communicators, science journalists, and the leaders of our respected science, technology, innovation and science communication organisations.
The ASC2016 national conference will feature high profile speakers from a range of backgrounds and sessions emphasising collaboration in science communication and science communication’s role in building a better future.
We Better Future Together March 11 Brisbane that would like to demonstrate their support for science communication in Australia and make an impression on those that attend this important event – this is the premier networking and industry shaping event for those making science, technology and innovation accessible.
Potential sponsors are encouraged to secure their sponsorship package as soon as possible in order to get the most out of their affiliation with Australia’s leading science communication conference.
See here for the opportunities available: Better Future Together March 11 Brisbane
Please direct any sponsorship or media enquiries to the conference team via:
Email: conferences@asc.asn.au
Ph: 0403 013 880
Help promote
If you would like to help promote ASC2016 (please do!), you are welcome to use the text and artwork below on your website, event calendar or newsletters etc. Please ensure to embed a link to: http://2016conf.asc.asn.au/ and use the #ASC2016 hashtag on Twitter.
1. Promotional blurb
The Australian Science Communicators National Conference 2016 is the premier networking and industry shaping event for those making science, technology and innovation accessible.
With the theme: ‘Better Future Together’, ASC2016 will emphasise optimism and collaboration in science communication.
View the full list of confirmed speakers online here, with more coming in daily.
The conference drinks at The Cube will feature a special dignitary and the presentation of the Unsung Hero of Australian Science Communication Award.
For more information and to register visit http://2016conf.asc.asn.au/
ASC2016 is on 11 March 2016 at QUT’s Room 360, Brisbane.
MORE ON THE ASC
The Australian Science Communicators is the national forum for science communicators and science journalists, representing professionals working to make science, technology and innovation accessible. ASC is a diverse national association, with around 500 members including broadcasters, scientists, journalists, teachers, writers, entertainers, students and other communicators who engage Australians (and people overseas) with science, technology and innovation. The ASC has been running since 1994 and has been hosting influential national conferences since 1996. More information is available here.
2. Online artwork
Please help yourself to these graphics for sharing in newsletters, social media and websites. Contact us if you require a custom conference graphic for your purposes.
3. Use the conference hashtag #ASC2016, as well as #scicomm
Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions for this popular and long running event.
4. The media release (online here)
Premier science communication and science journalist conference comes to Brisbane
On March 11, the Australian Science Communicators (ASC) will bring together leading science communicators and journalists from across the globe to network and discuss current issues for science communication at QUT University, Gardens Point.
Speakers include Climate Communication Fellow for the Global Change Institute at The University of Queensland John Cook, Director of Communications and Outreach at the Australian Academy of Science Kylie Walker, and contributing editor at the Scientific American George Musser.
ASC President Professor Joan Leach said this year’s conference will provide direct access to leaders from industry and academia.
“This is an important opportunity for busy science communicators and journalists to take a step back and look at the future of communicating science,” said Prof. Leach.
Topics to be presented include understanding and responding to people’s rejection of science, the cultural value of science communication, a look at new narratives in science communication and the future of science journalism.
The ASC National Conference 2016 (ASC2016) is being held in Brisbane to tie in with the first World Science Festival held in Australia. The festival runs from March 9 to March 13.
ASC national conferences have been a regular and important feature of the science communication landscape in Australia since 1996. These events are the premier networking and professional development opportunity for those making science and technology accessible.
Check out the conference website for more details – 2016conf.asc.asn.au.