The ASE's Annual Conference is returning to the University of Northampton's Waterside Campus for 2027 - 7th to 9th January inclusive.

Unbeatable expertise in science teaching and learning professional development.....

The UK's largest event focussing on science education professional teaching and learning, the ASE Annual Conference, takes place at the University of Northampton's Waterside Campus from Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th January inclusive

Choose from over 200 sessions from the best science education speakers and practitioners - all in one place.

Focus on your school’s specific priorities, develop your own subject knowledge and learn from other teachers and science education experts.

Enjoy fantastic networking opportunities to gain exciting new ideas, approaches and resources that you can share with your whole team.

Explore an unmissable exhibition of more than 50 science education organisations, full of activities, equipment and resources with exclusive competitions and giveaways.

This is an amazing opportunity to engage in cost-effective, subject-specific professional learning and is perfect for all primary science educators, secondary and further education teachers, technicians, trainees and multi-academy trust science teams.

How much does it cost to attend? One day registration starts from only £112 for ASE teacher-members and even less for trainees-members and technician-members. Trainee membership is free, technician membership is £30.

Our most affordable Early Bird tickets will be on sale until 23:45 on Sunday 1st November 2026.

Please note that registration will stay open for the duration of the conference. The registration desks will remain open throughout all 3 days as an information point too.

Where can I find our more information about the Conference? The most up-to-date information can be found by exploring the Conference Webpage, (https://www.ase.org.uk/events/2027-ase-annual-conference-shaping-future-of-science-education-together) within which you will find the link to the live digital timetable Sched (https://ase2027annconfnorthants.sched.com/) - why not create your own personal agenda to suit your own professional development needs in Sched?

Where can I find my membership number? Your new membership ID number can be found in the top righthand corner on your My Account (https://www.ase.org.uk/user) page of the ASE website after logging in (the numbers issued from the old system that start with an M are no longer valid). If you're not yet a member and would like to get the best conference rates, you can join online (http://www.ase.org.uk/join) or over the phone on 01707 283000.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please email conferences@ase.org.uk with any enquiries or call us on 01707 283000.

Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event? Unfortunately children are not permitted to attend our Annual Conference.

When will I receive my ticket/delegate badge? All delegate badges will be provided at the registration desks at Conference, within The Learning Hub on the ground floor, alongside our exhibition area. Please ensure you provide evidence of your Eventbrite booking with your order number at registration, or have your QR code ready on your mobile device. Registration will open at 07.45 on each day.

What's the refund policy? Cancellation of registration before 28th November 2026 will incur a 10% cancellation charge. After this date no refunds can be made.

Should you have any queries, please view the FAQs under the FILES tab on the Conference webpage (https://www.ase.org.uk/events/2027-ase-annual-conference-shaping-future-of-science-education-together) and should you not find the answer to your questions please email conferences@ase.org.uk and one of the events team will respond as soon as they are able. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at Northampton in January 2027.

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