ASTC 2024 Annual Conference

September 28*–
October 1, 2024

Chicago, Illinois
McCormick Place

The ASTC Annual Conference is one of the premier annual events for science-engagement professionals and leaders in science and technology centers and museums as well as allied organizations across North America and around the world.

*Preconference Intensives, the host party, and other preconference experiences begin on Friday, September 27.

Local Host:

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
in collaboration with the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, International Museum of Surgical Science, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and Chicago Children’s Museum.

Registration is now open! Sign-up now before early bird rates end on August 7.

Check out the conference schedule overview and a growing list of confirmed sessions.

Reserve your space at one of three official conference hotels!

Download the ASTC 2024 app:

Thank you to the more than 1,880 individuals for joining us at ASTC 2024!

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ASTC offers several ways to make conference more financially accessible, including the Todd Happer Memorial Scholarship and Lee Kimche McGrath Worldwide Fellowship. Applications closed on April 26, 2024.

Check out the overview of the conference schedule.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
View the live conference program with full session details—and begin planned your personal schedule for ASTC 2024.

PRECONFERENCE INTENSIVES
Participate in focused learning experiences on a single topic before the start of the main conference. Preregistration required.

OPTIONAL EVENTS
Learn more about the many social, networking, and other optional events at this year’s conference.

Learn more about our host city and get advice about travel and things to do.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Book a room at one of our official conference hotels at special discounted rates.

GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Learn more about our official conference host, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

HOST PARTNERS
In addition to Griffin MSI, thanks to these other Chicago-area members and friends for their hard work and hospitality in facilitating the ASTC 2024 Annual Conference.

THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO
We know the conference agenda is packed, but here are some other things you may wish to check out while you’re in town—including during a free evening on Saturday night.