From the European Citizen Science Association conference website: 

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 bridging Centre and Periphery

The theme of the 2026 conference is Citizen Science bridging 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.

Read more and register on the ECSA conference website - Early bird registration open until 27 January (but spaces may be sold out before, so don't delay!).

Gitte Kragh and Kristian H. Nielsen will be attending - if you have any questions, just get in touch!