ECSA 2026 Conference (European Citizen Science Association)

Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery

Oulu, Finland, 3-6 March 2026

The theme of the 2026 conference is Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery. This theme highlights the diversity across regions, from urban metropolitan hubs to remote northern and southern spaces. It explores citizen science’s vital connections to sustainability, culture, history, political and legal systems, resources, public health and more. Read more about the theme.

Key dates

• October 07, 2025: Call for papers, contributions and posters closes at 23:59 (EEST, UTC+3)
• October 27, 2025: Early Bird Registration opens
• January 27, 2025: Early Bird Registration rate ends
• March 3, 2026: Opening of the conference
• March 3rd-6th: Scientific program featuring panels, workshops, and roundtables
• March 6th (afternoon): Final keynote speech and closing ceremony, open to the public
• March 6th (afternoon to late evening): Citizen Science Festival, open to everyone – families, the general public, schools, and all interested individuals
• March 7th: Day for excursions for the attendees who wish to explore Oulu and experience more of Finland

For further information visit ecsa2026.ngo or contact info(at)ecsa2026.ngo