Don’t Miss the ASE Annual Conference 2026: Early Bird Tickets Now Open!

The ASE Annual Conference, in partnership with AQA, is back—and it’s the UK’s largest event for anyone involved in science education. Over three inspiring days at the University of Nottingham, you can immerse yourself in:

  • 220+ sessions featuring keynote speakers, expert-led workshops, and hands-on activities

  • A vibrant exhibition showcasing publishers, exam boards, organisations, and resource providers

  • Networking opportunities and social events designed to connect you with the science education community

Whether you want to expand your professional knowledge, discover innovative resources, or connect with colleagues across the sector, this is the must-attend event of the year.

Early Bird Tickets & Membership

Early Bird tickets are available until midnight on 2 November 2025. ASE members enjoy exclusive Early Bird pricing, but tickets are still available at full price for non-members.

Not an ASE member yet? Join today and claim your Early Bird discount:

  • £45/year standard membership

  • £25/year for technicians

Plan Your Conference Experience


Our full programme is now live. Use our conference app to filter sessions by day, audience (ECTs, primary, 11–19, teacher developers), or theme, including:
Assessment | Curriculum | Inclusion & Diversity | Practical Work | Leadership | Recruitment & Wellbeing | Research | Sustainability | Technology in Teaching

We've also pulled together some sample programmes, just as examples for attendees interested in:
Primary science
11-19 science 

Or you can view a summary of our programme highlights

What’s New in 2026


This year we’re introducing specialist networking lunches for science educators on Friday—choose your lunch when booking your ticket or update later.

Have Questions?

Visit our FAQs webpage and under the FILES tab at the bottom of the main event page, or email us at conferences@ase.org.uk.

Don’t miss out and secure your Early Bird ticket today and be part of the UK’s premier science education event!