Leipzig is looking forward to welcoming the science communication community! 🎉

In December 2026, Leipzig will become the national hub for science communication. When the Forum on Science Communication comes to the trade fair city on December 9 and 10, 2026, the Leipzig Science Network (LSN), together with its member institutions, the City of Leipzig, and other partners, will play an active role in shaping the program and supporting events.

With more than 20 presentations by communication experts and researchers from LSN member institutions, Leipzig as a center of science is particularly well represented in the program. Lectures, workshops, and discussion sessions address current challenges and innovative approaches in science communication. Highlights include, among others, the panel “Unequal but United? How Science and the Media Can Make East German Perspectives More Visible,” the interactive escape game “Debate to Survive” on social cohesion in the climate crisis, and a hands-on lab on trustworthy science communication in polarized debates. An overview of all Leipzig-based contributions can be found here. The full program for the 2026 Science Communication Forum is available here.

The forum kicks off on December 8 with the Young Scholars’ Forum at the Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern Europe (GWZO). The event is specifically aimed at early-career professionals in science communication and provides a space for exchange, professional development, and networking.

During the conference, the Leipzig Science Network will be showcasing itself alongside its member institutions at a central booth. There, visitors will gain insights into the diversity of Leipzig’s research landscape and have the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from the fields of science and science communication. A few little surprises are in store.

Around the Forum, participants can discover Leipzig as a hub of science. The four-day supporting program takes participants to extraordinary locations and offers unique insights into research, culture, and history. Highlights of the program include experiments in the high-voltage laboratory at HTWK Leipzig, an Arctic breakfast at the Asisi Panometer, “Hidden Places” at the German National Library, a guided tour of the zoo, and insights into the history of psychology.

Another highlight is the evening event on Thursday, which will take place at the Paulinum at the University of Leipzig and offer an opportunity for conversation, socializing, and networking in a relaxed atmosphere. We’ll showcase the artistic facets of academia in Leipzig with University Music Director Prof. David Timm (University of Leipzig), musical theater performances from the University of Music and Theater, and the Unibigband Leipzig.

Together with our members and partners, we look forward to showcasing Leipzig as a hub for science to guests from across the German-speaking world and making our city a focal point for science communication in December 2026.