Events

BIG Event 2008

The next BIG event will be held at TECHNIQUEST@NEWI
from 23rd-25th July 2008.

Each year BIG holds its annual conference (The BIG Event) with delegates from across the UK, Europe and worldwide.

The BIG Event is relevant not only for people working in science centres and museums, but for artists, presenters, archaeologists, educators, students, front of house staff, evaluators and anyone involved in interactive communication whatever their field.

Draft programme 8 April 2008 (PDF)

Registration form

Hotel information (PDF)

BIG Prop Building Workshop

June 7th, Centre for Life, Newcastle

Do you need to make props for workshops and shows? Do you find it difficult to build props that are robust enough? Come and join us for an afternoon of making things.

Past events

BIG Event 2007

25-27 July 2007, Magna Science Adventure Centre.

Event Report (PDF)

Event photos

Event Programme FINAL (23rd July) (PDF)

Other events

For events not hosted by BIG, that may be of interest to BIG Members see the ECSITE-UK events page >

Events: Past events

BIG Event 2006

The BIG Event 2006 was at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester from 26 - 28 July 2006.
Programme - issued 13 July 2006 (PDF)

The BIG Event 2005
21/22 July, 2005, International Centre for Life, Newcastle
Final Programme (PDF file, 200K)

Fabricators Event 2004
Access to this section of the website requires a Members password.
Fabricators Event 2004 Event Presentation notes >

BIG Event 2004 Programme
Thursday 29th-31st July 2004
at The Observatory, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex
BIG Event 2004 Follow up information > (members password required)
Programme timetable at a glance (PDF, 35K)
Full Preliminary Programme as at June 8th (PDF, 30K)

BIG Event 2003 Programme
The event finished on 12th July but you can read the final programme.
BIG Event 2003 Programme >

Fabricators Event 2002
Exhibit ideas and the event report - take a look at the results by selecting the link below. Access to this section of the website requires a Members password.
Fabricators Event 2002 Event notes >

BIG Event 2002 Follow up information
Follow up ideas and suggestions for further reading. The notes give an overview of the event. Access to this section of the website requires a Members password.
BIG Event 2002 Follow up information >

You can read the final programme by selecting the link below (free access).
BIG Event 2002 programme >

Fabricators Event 2001 (free access)
Fabricators Event 2001 Exhibit notes >