October 14th, 2026, 12:00 am - October 15th, 2026, 11:00 pm CDT
Location: Cardiff Bay, Wales, U.K.
Host: Association for Science and Discovery Centres
The Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) national conference is the UK’s leading gathering for everyone who is passionate about inspiring curiosity, creativity and critical thinking through science and discovery. Each year we bring together hundreds of science engagement professionals to explore bold ideas, share best practice and build powerful connections.
For two days, the UK’s science and discovery centre community come together under one roof, and for the first time we’ll be in Wales at Techniquest in Cardiff, this year celebrating its 40th anniversary!
Founded in 1986, Techniquest is the UK’s longest-established purpose-built science discovery centre. Originating in Cardiff city centre, the centre then moved to Cardiff Bay the following year, and Techniquest became the country’s first science centre of its kind in 1995. The building was formerly a heavy engineering plant, and Paul Koralek of ABK Architects designed Techniquest around the framework of the original building. In 1999 its exhibits were awarded ‘Millennium Product’ status by the Design Council of the UK because of their excellence.