We are delighted to invite you to the annual Nordic and Baltic Science Centres Conference, taking place this year in the vibrant city of Tartu, Estonia
Our 2025 theme, MIND YOUR HEADSPACE, reflects the urgent need to foster emotional resilience, creativity, and meaningful cooperation in turbulent times. Expect three inspiring days of engaging discussions, bold ideas, informal networking, and shared laughter.
📅 Dates: 5–7 November 2025
📍 Location: AHHAA Science Centre, Sadama 1, Tartu, Estonia
🏨🚌 Hotels and instructions for arrival from Tallinn or Tartu airports can be found HERE.
Early Bird ticket (until 15 August 2025): €200 (VAT included)
Regular ticket (until 31 October 2025): €250 (VAT included)
The event will feature:
- keynotes from unique voices across Europe;
- playful and reflective workshops;
- a cultural visit to the Ice Age Centre;
- the NSCA Annual General Meeting;
- optional visit to AHHAA’s thrilling Robobattle.
🖋️ Registration [HERE] (Link via dedicated platform to be added soon)
🖋️ Registration open until 31 October 2025
Conference Programme
(Schedules still being updated)
Wednesday, 5 November(Schedules still being updated)
Arrival & Opening night
16:00–18:00 NSCA Board Meeting
18:00 Registration opens at AHHAA (Participants are welcome to explore the centre)
19:00–22:30 Welcome Dinner at AHHAA (House band performance, team-building games)
Thursday, 6 November
Insights, Laughter & Learning
08:30 Registration continues at AHHAA
09:00 Welcome speech by NSCA Chairman & AHHAA
09:15–10:30 Keynote #1 "How to bring joy during war times” Young Scientists Academy (Ukraine 🇺🇦) – operating a science centre for children during war (TBC)
10:30–11:00 Coffee Break
11:00–12:00 Session 1: Comedy & Mental health: improv theatre workshop
12:00–13:00 Session 2: “Things Happen” – confessions session
13:00–14:00 Lunch at Restaurant Newton & exploring AHHAA
14:00–15:30 Keynote #2 Psychology & Emotional Balance (Speaker TBC)
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–17:00 Lightning Talks: "What’s new in the field?" 5-minute presentations from each centre
18:30 Departure by bus to Ice Age Centre, Äksi
21:00 Dinner at Ice Age Centre
00:00 Return to Tartu
Friday, 7 November
Decisions & Discovery
08:30–09:30 NSCA Annual General Meeting at AHHAA
09:45 Bus departure to Estonian National Museum (ERM)
10:00–12:00 Guided visit of ERM
12:00–13:00 Lunch at ERM Restaurant
13:00 Return bus to AHHAA or direct transfer to Tartu Airport (flight departs at 14:45)
Saturday, 8 November
Optional Activity
14:00–21:00 AHHAA Robobattle at Tartu Näitused Fair Centre
Watch robots clash in the ultimate engineering showdown!
More info & tickets link to be added
Let’s create something meaningful – join us for this science-filled gathering of minds, humour, and connection!
Last update: 09.06.2025.