The 2023 Science Communicators Association of New Zealand (SCANZ) conference theme is: Techtopia: Navigating the power, potential and perils of technology in science communication.
There will be a range of speakers and workshops designed to address the conference theme, some examples below, look out as more are added:
Workshop examples
- Purposeful games as a science communication technology: Helping with knowledge and emotional barriers to dialogue – Presented by Marie McEntee and Vicki Macknight
- Who do you think you’re talking to? – Presented by Matt Halliday
- ... more to come
This conference offers a unique opportunity for science communicators in Aotearoa to exchange their experiences and build lasting connections.
Key dates:
- 13 October: early bird registration deadline
- 6 October: deadline to apply for a scholarship
- 29 September: deadline to submit your lightning talk abstract
Venue: Rutherford House, Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea Campus, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.
Check out the programme here: www.scanz.co.nz/2023-conference-programme.
For more information and to register: www.scanz.co.nz/2023-conference.
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