Adult Outreach Program Showcase and Adult Program CoP Meetup
Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, after 7 p.m. (Keep an eye out on the Adult Engagement CoP for more details.)
Location: TBD (Keep an eye out on the Adult Engagement CoP for more details.)
Join us for a fun outreach program for adult audiences: “Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar” and re-connect with CoP members to help shape how the Adult Program CoP can be of service to its community. Keep an eye out on the Adult Engagement CoP for more details.
Live Collections CoP
Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Location: Meet outside the main entrance of the California Academy of Science
Join the Live Collections CoP to connect with fellow colleagues as the academy cultivates fresh ideas for you to take home and inspire your work. Conference badges are required for free admission.
Small Museums CoP Meetup at the Exploratorium
Date and Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: Gallery 2 across from the Exhibit Development shop at the Exploratorium
Expand your network by meeting others who work in small museums, then explore the science center with your new friends! This will be at the Unplug and Play: ASTC host party at the Exploratorium. A party ticket is required to attend.
Finance CoP: Accounting and Tax Update and CPE session with CohnReznick
Date and Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 10:45–11:45 a.m.
Location: Moscone Convention Center, Room 2016
Join CohnReznick for an engaging discussion of recent accounting and tax changes including a high-level update of revenue recognition, government funding, leases, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill and other emerging topics. Session will qualify for 1 hour of CPE. Email Michael.Good@CohnReznick.com to RSVP.
BIPOC Professionals Network: Community Conversation
Date and Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Overlook D, Level 2, Moscone Center
Join the BIPOC Professionals Network as we create a guided space for honest conversations, resource sharing, and professional growth to build a stronger, more connected community across roles and institutions within the museum/science center field.
Natural History Network CoP Meet Up
Date and Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Connector Space (above the Exhibit Hall in Moscone Center)
Join us for a conversation about how a new Natural History Network Community of Practice can support and advance the work of professionals working in natural history settings by addressing timely and relevant topics and challenges.
Early Childhood Share-a-Thon
Date and Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Overlook A, Level 2, Moscone Center