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Get ready for the 2025 Science Events Summit

Registration is now open! Join us this June 8 - 10 in Philadelphia.

Consider membership at Science.Events

In February of 2024 we launched a new membership program at science.events, and invited every individual we knew was associated with a Science Festival Alliance member festival. We have been adding members slowly and by invite only, but it is time for you to join!

The current state of the Science Festival Alliance

Over the years I've noticed a general pattern for new festival organizers: they move from adrenaline to fix-it mode to the realization of larger strategic opportunities. Maybe organizing the Science Festival Alliance has a similar pattern, just with a longer wavelength.

Looking back at Science Festival Alliance membership

Jump in the way-back machine to the year 2013 to take a look at a Science Festival Alliance membership toolkit from the time.

Join the 2023 Science Events Summit!

Join the 2023 Science Events Summit this June 4 - 6 in Atlanta. It will be a different kind of meeting this year as we consider the future of our work together.

SFA at ASTC 2022

Science in Vivo and Science Near Me panels were a success!

Thanks for a great Science Events Summit

We had a blast in Cambridge, MA, for the 2022 Science Events Summit -- and we already can't wait to see everyone again next year! The 2022 program and event details will stay live on this site, and don't forget to sign up to get notified about the 2023 Summit soon.

Join the SFA team!

We're hiring! Join the MIT Museum's Engagement Department as the Project Coordinator for Science Festival Alliance and Cambridge Science Festival.

ASM Science Festival Grants

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is offering its members the chance to apply for up to $500 to be used towards an activity at their local science festival.

Call for Participation: Science in Vivo Phase II

Go where the people are! Letters of interest for up to $15,000 of project funding due March 14.