[ASA] CAP 2026

[Brad Tucker]

Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2026


Conference Registration, Abstract and Grant Submissions are Now Open!


On 25-29 May, 2026, in collaboration with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Commission C2 – Communicating Astronomy with the Public and the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach, the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory and the Armenian Astronomical Society will host the next Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP) Conference online and in-person in Yerevan, Armenia.


Professionals in science and astronomy communication, informal education, planetaria and science centres, professional and amateur astronomers, journalists, and creative personalities are invited to attend this conference and contribute to the growth and knowledge exchange within our community.


Registration, abstract and grant submissions are now open at https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ntj9Clx1NjiXJE2OoTGfRtz0FJv?domain=capconferences.org

The theme for this year’s conference is Democratising Astronomy Communication in the era of accessible Artificial Intelligence, provoking a series of topics that are very relevant to science communicators worldwide. The core topics that will be discussed at the conference are:


1. AI and social media in Astronomy communication

2. The science and practice of Astronomy communication

3. Interdisciplinary & Multidisciplinary Astronomy communication

4. Hands-on / Exhibit development

5. Contributions of writing and journalism for Astronomy communication

6. Astronomy communication for underserved communities

7. Inclusive Astronomy tools for people with disabilities and the neurodiverse

8. Communicating Astronomy in Central Asia and the Middle East

9. Evaluating impact: Measuring outreach success


Important dates:

17 October, 2025: Abstract submission and grant application deadline

15 January, 2026: Abstract submission and grant application released

31 January, 2026: Deadline for early-bird registration

15 April, 2026: Last day for visa application support from the LOC

1 May, 2026: Full programme published online

25 – 29 May, 2026: CAP2026 Conference at Yerevan (& online)



Links

Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2026: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ntj9Clx1NjiXJE2OoTGfRtz0FJv?domain=capconferences.org/

Conference Facebook page: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/60GkCmO5gluWwlj15hOhOtRAUa9?domain=facebook.com

Conference Twitter account: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QRFcCnx1jnim0D7lGsNiwtJe3dI?domain=twitter.com

IAU Commission C2: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/y9jsCoV1kpfvNYrlXI6sltp39qY?domain=iau.org

IAU Commission C2 WG CAP Conferences: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/7nUXCp81lrtAronQzsJtqtGlf1O?domain=capconferences.org


Contacts

Samir Dhurde (CAP2026 SOC Co-Chair) samir at iucaa.in

Avivah Yamani (CAP2026 SOC Co-Chair) avivah at langitselatan.com

Naomi Asabre Frimpong (CAP2026 SOC Co-Chair & Deputy Director, IAU OAO) naomi.asabrefrimpong at oao.iau.org

Areg Mickaelian CAP2026 LOC Chair aregmick at yahoo.com
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