The 8th Science Popularization Study Tourism Conference will be held in Beijing from 3 to 5 September 2026. The conference aims to promote the application of frontier technologies in science popularisation and cultural tourism consumption scenarios, and to advance the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent. Hong Kong Science Popularization and Science Fiction Academy (HKSPSF) serves as a co-organiser of this year's conference and warmly invites organisations and professionals in science study tours, science education, and cultural tourism to register.
Date and Venue
- Date: 3–5 September 2026
- Venue: Lecture Hall, Library of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (12 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing)
Organising Bodies
- Hosted by: Chinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism (CSSTJ); Beijing Association for Science and Technology
- Organised by: Beijing Association for the Promotion of Popular Science Culture; Haidian District Association for Science and Technology
- Co-organised by: Chinese Society of Particuology; Beijing "City of Design" Core Area Youth Innovation Centre; Beijing Pinchuang Box Technology Co., Ltd.; Hong Kong Science Popularization and Science Fiction Academy (HKSPSF); and others
Programme
The conference programme includes the 2026 Working Conference of the CSSTJ Science Popularisation and Culture Industry Committee, the conference preparatory meeting cum Science Study Tour Alliance Council meeting, the opening ceremony, keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, an educational robotics challenge, and site visits.
Registration
The conference is free of charge; participants are responsible for their own transport, accommodation, and meals. Please scan the QR code below and complete the registration form by 28 August 2026.
Accommodation and Enquiries
The recommended hotel is the Beijing Friendship Hotel (about 500 metres from the venue; address: 1 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing; tel: (010) 6849 8888). Mention the conference name when booking to enjoy the conference rate; please book in advance.
Conference contacts:
- Ms/Mr Gao: +86 153 1323 3685
- Ms/Mr Wu: +86 153 1323 0582
- Ms/Mr Meng: +86 191 1041 7951
- Email: kepuyanxue@163.com
Conclusion
Science study tours are an important bridge connecting science education with the cultural tourism industry. As a co-organiser of this year's conference, HKSPSF will actively participate in its preparation and exchange activities, and welcomes science study tour organisations, schools, and practitioners from Hong Kong and beyond to join this event.