ASE Annual Conference 2026

08 January 2026 - 10 January 2026

08:00 - 16:30

Type: Conference

The ASE 2026 Annual Conference, in partnership with AQA, will be held at the University of Nottingham.

Exhibition information

11-19 Teachers

BGE (Broad General Education)

Early Career Teachers

Primary Teachers

Senior Leaders

Student Teachers

Teacher Developers

Technicians

National

International

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'January 2025 was my first time attending the ASE Conference and I would thoroughly recommend it to other science teachers. As a small school that is keen to keep up-to-date, the programme was varied and interesting - from hands-on practicals, exam board tips to the latest innovations. We came away buzzing with ideas to enhance teaching and learning and have already been able to incorporate what we learnt into our classroom practice.'

Nicola, Science Teacher and 2025 Conference attendee

ASE Annual Conference 2026 – Book Your Place Today!

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, but don’t worry, you can still purchase tickets at the full rate if you prefer.

Not a member yet? Join ASE today. Become a member now and claim your early bird discount!

£45/year standard membership
£25/year for technicians

Explore the Programme
Our full conference programme is now live—browse sessions and start planning your conference experience. On our conference programme application (Sched) you can filter by conference day, by audience (eg ECTs, primary technician, 11-19 or teacher developer) or by our conference themes:

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

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

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 and a limited number of bursaries for technicians new to ASE (with free ASE membership included).

What’s New for 2026
We’re introducing specialist networking lunches for science educators, available on the Friday of conference. You can select a lunch when you book your ticket or at a later date.

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 at conferences@ase.org.uk