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.
ASTC 2026 will be held primarily at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Check out the overview of the conference schedule.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Thank you to our Keynote Speakers!
OPTIONAL EVENTS
Learn more about social, networking, and other optional events at this year’s conference.
MENU
See what food and drink options will be available onsite.
ASTC 2026 registration is now closed.
Thank you to the 1,540 individuals who joined us in Phoenix!
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ASTC offers several ways to make attending our conference more financially accessible.
Connect with the largest gathering of science engagement professionals under one roof in the Exhibit Hall.
ASTC 2026 EXHIBITORS
See who shared their goods and services in our 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 before the deadline!
Learn more about opportunities to sponsor the ASTC 2026 Annual Conference.
Thank you to our ASTC 2026 Sponsors!
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.
Learn more about how sustainability practices took place at ASTC 2026.
Find out how ASTC is working to make the conference accessible to all.
Do you have a question about ASTC 2026? We have answers.