ASDC 2026: Who cares about science?: Full Schedule

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4:00pm BST

From funding gap to trust gap: Framing science centres as civic insitutions

Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm BST

Techniquest

Speakers

Sarah Dowd

Founder, The Tricolor Collective

Sarah Dowd is a leader in the cultural and visitor attraction sectors, blending strategic expertise with a creative, bohemian approach to learning and experience development. Founder of The Tricolor Collective, Les Raconteurs, and Heritage for All, she has over 25 years’ experience... Read More →

Clarissa Levi

Wedlake Bell, Art & Heritage Counsel

Clarissa Levi is Art & Heritage Counsel at law firm Wedlake Bell. She advises museums, heritage organisations, charities and cultural institutions across the UK. Her practice focuses on the stewardship of collections and heritage assets, helping organisations navigate governance... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm BST
Techniquest Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

Session

4:00pm BST

If they don’t care about science, is it their fault or ours?

Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm BST

Techniquest

Speakers

Victoria Denoon

Head of W5, W5, The Odyssey Trust

Victoria Denoon is the Head of W5 at The Odyssey Trust, where she leads the strategic development and delivery of all operational, commercial, creative, and guest experience functions at Northern Ireland’s award-winning science and discovery centre. A champion of interdisciplinary... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm BST
Techniquest Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

Session

4:00pm BST

Who cares about science shows?

Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm BST

Techniquest

Speakers

Wendy Sadler

Founding Director, Science Made Simple

Wendy is the founding Director of Science Made Simple, an award‑winning Science Communication social enterprise working across the UK and internationally. Since 2002, the organisation has reached more than 1.3 million people in over 38 countries. Wendy was awarded an MBE for... Read More →

Elin Roberts

Head of Public Engagement, International Centre for Life

With a passion for science communication, Elin leads a team creating engaging and accessible programmes and activities for visitors to Life Science Centre. Elin has a strong track record in promoting lifelong, playful, curiosity in STEM subjects.

David Price

Science Communicator, Science Made Simple

He is a recipient of the Manchester Science Festival Josh award for outstanding innovation in science communication for his work in developing and popularising science busking techniques. David has gone on to specialise in this hugely mobile and inspirational form of science communication... Read More →

Dr Sarah Bearchell

Science writer and presenter, Freelance

Dr Sarah Bearchell is a freelancer based in Oxfordshire. She writes science shows and activities for herself and others to present, with an emphasis on Inclusive Science which welcomes and works for whoever arrives at an event. This approach won her the 2014 Josh Award and 2024 Beetlestone Award... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm BST
Techniquest Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

Session

4:00pm BST

4:00pm BST

4:00pm BST

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