ASTC 2026 Annual Conference
September 16–19, 2026
Phoenix, Arizona
The ASTC Annual Conference is one of the premier annual events for science-engagement professionals and leaders in science and technology centers and museums as well as allied organizations across North America and around the world.
ASTC 2026 is being hosted by Arizona Science Center.
Check out the overview of the conference schedule.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
We are excited to announce our Keynote Speakers!
OPTIONAL EVENTS
Learn more about how you can host a meet-up this year.
ASTC 2026 registration is now open! Take advantage of the Early Bird rates!
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ASTC offers several ways to make conference more financially accessible, including the Todd Happer Memorial Scholarship.
Connect with the largest gathering of science engagement professionals under one roof in the Exhibit Hall.
ABOUT ASTC ATTENDEES
Learn more who makes up the ASTC conference attendees.
EXHIBITOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have a question about exhibiting at ASTC 2026? We have answers.
Learn more about the conference location, facilities, and host.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Book a room at one of our official conference hotels at special discounted rates.
Full sponsorship information will be available soon. Please email ethelen@astc.org for inquiries about sponsorship.
The call for proposals is now closed.
Nominations for peers and/or your organization for extraordinary accomplishments are now closed. Please email awards@astc.org for any inquiries.