# Asdc national conference

- Dates: 14 October 2026 to 15 October 2026
- Location: Techniquest, United Kingdom
- Organiser: The Association for Science and Discovery Centres
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The ASDC national conference is the premier event in the UK dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through science and discovery.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-national-conference/)
- [Registration](https://www.sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-national-conference/register-for-asdc26/)
- [Agenda](https://www.sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-national-conference/asdc-conference-2025/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Professor Dame Angela McLean, Government Chief Scientific Adviser

## Sponsors and partners

- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

## Where to stay

- **St. David's Hotel**: 250 m from the venue, Havannah Street, Cardiff, CF10 5SD
  - [Hotel website](https://stdavids.vocohotels.com)
  - Phone: +44 29 2045 4045
- **Jolyons Boutique Hotel**: 260 m from the venue
- **The Exchange Hotel**: 310 m from the venue, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FQ
  - [Hotel website](https://exchangehotelcardiff.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 2920 107050
- **Premier Inn**: 520 m from the venue, Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/wales/glamorgan/cardiff/cardiff-bay.html)
  - Phone: +44 330 128 1365
- **Travelodge**: 620 m from the venue, Hemingway Road, Cardiff, CF10 4JY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/380/Cardiff-Atlantic-Wharf-hotel)
  - Phone: +44 871 984 6424
- **Future Inn**: 880 m from the venue, Hemingway Road, CF10 4AU
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 1.1 km from the venue, Longueil Close, CF10 4EE
- **Staybridge Suites**: 1.1 km from the venue, Longueil Close, Cardiff, CF10 4EE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/gb/en/cardiff/cwlst/hoteldetail)

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