Upcoming ASPAC Conferences

ASPAC 2012: Reinvention

Science Centre Singapore

16-21 April 2012

The the 12th annual ASPAC conference and trade show will be hosted in Singapore by the Science Centre Singapore. ASPAC 2012 will take place over three and a half days, from Wednesday, 18 April to Saturday morning, 21 April 2012. In addition, there will be two days of pre-conference workshops and learning journeys, as well as post-conference tours on Saturday afternoon.

The theme of the conference is 'Reinvention'. Expanding knowledge and the growing sophistication of our society makes reinvention a necessity. We will rethink and reinvent the old for the better by questioning norms and testing new possibilities for Science Centres the world over.

The sub-themes of the conference are:

Relevant Science  - In reinventing themselves, science centres need to stay relevant by keeping up with changing global trends in communication as well as current scientific issues. Relevance may mean very different things to different parties, and this subtheme will explore this topic in a range of contexts.

Unique Science - One way for science centres to stay ahead of the competition is to provide a unique experience for their customers, be it in exhibits, events or programmes. In turn, this creates unique organisational challenges as well.

New Generation Science - Globalisation and technological trends have shaped a new generation of citizens, facing new challenges with new approaches and outlooks. How can science centres reinvent themselves to meet the expectations of this new generation?

For programme details, registration, accommodation options and more, refer to the conference website.

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