The ASE Annual Conference, in partnership with AQA, is the UK’s largest gathering for everyone involved in science education. Across three inspiring days, you’ll have access to:

• 220+ sessions packed with keynotes, expert speakers, and hands-on workshops

• A lively exhibition featuring publishers, exam boards, organisations, and resource providers

• Dedicated networking opportunities and social events

Whether you’re looking to develop professionally, discover new resources, or connect with colleagues, this is the event for the science education community.

When & Where

The 2026 Conference returns to the much-loved University of Nottingham.

Early Bird Tickets & Membership

• Early Bird tickets are now available until midnight, 2 November 2025!

• ASE members enjoy exclusive early bird prices.

• Tickets are also available at the full rate.

Not a member yet?
Join ASE today and claim your early bird discount:

• £45/year standard membership

• £25/year for technicians

Explore the Programme

The full conference programme is now live. Browse sessions and start planning your conference experience.

On our conference programme application (Sched) you can filter sessions by:

• Conference day

• Audience (ECTs, primary technician, 11–19, teacher developer)

• Themes, including:

  • Assessment

  • Curriculum

  • Global Science Education

  • Inclusion and diversity (including SEND)

  • Leadership

  • Practical work

  • Recruitment, retention and teacher wellbeing

  • Research

  • Subject knowledge and pedagogy

  • Sustainability and climate change

  • Technology in teaching and learning

Sample Programmes Available:

• Primary science

• 11–19 science

• Teacher Developers

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We’re proud to be supported by:

• AQA – Main Conference Partner

• Educake – Sponsor of the 11–19 sessions

• Philip Harris – Sponsor of Technicians’ Day, including:

  • The Technicians’ Awards

  • A limited number of bursaries for technicians new to ASE (with free ASE membership included)

What’s New for 2026

• Specialist networking lunches for science educators (Friday of the conference)

• Lunches can be selected when booking your ticket or added later

See What It’s Like

Want a preview? Explore highlights and session write-ups from previous conferences in our Conference in Pictures feature.

Questions?

• Check out our FAQs under the FILES tab at the bottom of this page

• Or email us: conferences@ase.org.uk

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