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ECSA 2026 Conference
Oulu | 3-6 March

Let's celebrate citizen science together at the 6th European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) conference in Northern Finland.

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Our aim

We want to address different approaches to change from all kinds of perspectives within the realm of citizen science and participatory research.

Aim
Conference topic: Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery

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.

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Oulu, Finland, 3-6 March 2026

Join us at the 6th European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) conference. ECSA 2026 will be hosted by the University of Oulu during the year 2026. Oulu is crowned the European Capital of Culture. 

Be part of the most exciting citizen science event in Europe and explore the ECSA conference’s exciting new structure, aimed at encouraging inclusivity and broadening networks. Participate in discussions and collaborate with citizen science practitioners, researchers, activists, scientists, policymakers, artists, and more.

Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery

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.

Preliminary programme

The conference will take place from March 2nd to 7th, 2026, with the following schedule:

  • March 2nd: Pre-conference day dedicated to ECSA Working Group meetings.
  • 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.