About ASTC Attendees

ASTC 2026 Annual Conference

September 16–19, 2026 Phoenix, Arizona

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Annual Conference is one of the premier annual events for science-engagement professionals across North America and around the world. Each year, the conference brings together nearly 1,700 professionals working in science and technology centers and museums and allied organizations. This includes not only experts and practitioners in informal science education, but also science communication, STEM learning, public engagement, and the broader intersections between science, technology, and society. The ASTC Annual Conference attendees represent more than 600 different science engagement organizations from over 30 countries, with more than 60% of attendees citing involvement in their organization’s decision process.

About Conference Attendees

Why Exhibit

Whether you want to introduce new products, establish your presence in the marketplace, reinforce relationships with existing customers, or discover new clients, the ASTC Exhibit Hall is the place to reach and network with key decision makers, increase your brand recognition, and position your organization as a thought leader.
As an exhibitor, you’ll have numerous opportunities to connect with attendees:

Dedicated Exhibit Hall hours with noncompeting sessions or events
Additional engagement opportunities scheduled in the Exhibit Hall to drive traffic:
Stage shows
Poster presentations
Meals and coffee/snack breaks
ASTC Community Hub
Meet-ups, events, and other dedicated networking and learning areas
Other Exhibit Hall opportunities to be announced as the conference schedule is finalized
Opportunity to purchase lead retrieval to enhance your engagement with conference attendees
Reach attendees through the conference mobile app
We also encourage you to attend sessions and social events to engage with attendees in more informal settings

Here’s what exhibitors had to say about the 2025 conference