The World Conference on Science Literacy (WCSL 2023), hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and supported by WFEO, will be held from 19 to 20 September in Beijing, China.
The theme of this conference is “Enhancing Science Literacy and Working Together for Modernization”. It will explore the significant importance of science popularization and the role of public science literacy in empowering societal modernization, and facilitate collaboration among countries in exploring paths to modernization. It will also revolve around emerging topics, common difficulties, and key issues in science popularization and improving public science literacy, such as science and technology education for the youth, the integration of science and art, paradigms of science popularization and communication, the development of science museums, and the participation of scientists in science popularization.
The conference will invite over 700 attendees including top scientists, senior policy makers, renowned scholars, representatives from international, regional and national science and technology organizations and experienced practitioners in related fields at home and abroad to spread ideas, share experience and display achievements. The two-day conference will include event formats such as opening ceremony, keynote session, summit forum, specialized forums, and closing ceremony. The conference will also feature a participation in the National Science Popularization Day events, and experiencing Chinese science, technology, and cultural activities.
The conference is looking forward to building consensus and fostering international and global cooperation on establishing a shared platform for the promotion of public science literacy. It also aims at promoting academic exchanges and practical cooperation, and contributes to the improvement of global public science literacy and the sustainable development of mankind.