As a first point of reference, you may find the following information useful.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. When is the Science Communication Conference in 2012?

2. Where is the Science Communication Conference being held?

15. What is the theme of the 2012 Conference?

DELEGATES BOOKING

3. When will bookings open for the Conference in 2012?

4. How do I book for the Conference?

5. How much does registration for the conference cost?

6. How can I pay for the conference?

7. Can I get a receipt for my delegate fee?

8. What is the cancellation policy for delegates?

9. Am I eligible to pay the concessionary rate?

10. Can I attend only one day of the conference?

11. Are bursaries available for the Science Communication Conference?

12. Is the British Science Association able to arrange concessionary rates for accommodation?

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
14. How can I run a session at the Conference?

MISCELLANEOUS
13. Who is speaking at the Conference?

16. I'm new to the Conference, do I need to prepare anything?

17. What opportunities are there to network?

18. How can I see what happened at the sessions I didn't attend?

19. Who organises the Conference?

20. Will there be an opportunity to give feedback?

If you have any further questions, please email us.

To be kept up to date with conference announcements, Sign up to receive e-lerts about the 2012 Science Communication Conference and follow us on Twitter: @SciCommConf.

1. When is the Science Communication Conference in 2012?
The Science Communication Conference is taking place on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 May 2012.
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2. Where is the Science Communication Conference held?
In 2012 the Science Communication Conference is returning to Kings Place, London, near Kings Cross. Have a look at venue information.
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3. When will bookings open?
Booking for the 2012 Science Communication Conference will open in February 2012.
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4. How do I book?
Bookings will be online via a simple registration form.
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5. How much does registration for the conference cost?
The fees for 2012 have not yet been confirmed however to give you an idea, this is how much it costs last year. 

All delegate fees are zero-rated for VAT (this means no VAT will be added to the fee stated above).
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6. How can I pay for the conference?
All payment is online by credit/debit card through our secure payment system (Worldpay). We are unable to accept cash or cheques. If you have any questions about payment please email events@britishscienceassociation.org .
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7. Can I get a receipt for my delegate fee?
Yes, please email the Science in Society Team.
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8. What is the cancellation policy for delegates?
If you pay by credit/debit card your place can be cancelled with full refund any time before 13 April. To cancel please email the Science in Society Team
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9. Am I eligible to pay a concessionary rate?
We offer concessionary rates to students and the unemployed. Proof of status will be required when booking.
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10. Can I attend only one day of the conference?
Yes, it is possible to book for individual days at the conference using the online booking form.
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11. Are bursaries available for the Science Communication Conference?
We hope to have bursaries available to help specific individuals attend the Conference. Further details can be found on the bursary page
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12. Is the British Science Association able to arrange concessionary rates for accommodation?
Unfortunately, we are not able to obtain low-rate accommodation for conference delegates.

Hotels within walking distance of Kings Place include Premier Inn, Novotel and Megaro. 
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13. Who is speaking at the Conference?
Speakers and sessions are chosen by a panel and a call for session proposals is put out in October/November. If you want to be kept up to date with when a call is issued, sign up to elerts.
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14. How can I run a session at the Conference?
The call for proposals to run a session at the Conference is from 24 October to 25 November 2011. Proposal is by online form and anyone can submit.
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15. What is the theme of the 2012 Conference?
The theme for 2012 is Impact. Follow us on Twitter: @SciCommConf 
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16. I'm new to the Conference, do I need to prepare anything?
No, but we recommend you have a look at the background reading. There will also be a session on the first day of the Conference for those new to science communication which we will send you an invitation to.
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17. What opportunities are there to network?
The Conference features many opportunities for networking and in the past have included speed networking and a drinks reception as well as informal opportunities to meet over lunch and coffee breaks.There is a literature table to leave out flyers and business cards which we encourage delegates to bring. If you are sending boxes of literature please send them directly to King's Place.
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18. How can I see what happened at the sessions I didn't attend?
Presentations and conference reports and evaluations will be made available after the conference.
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19. Who organises the Conference?
The Science Communication Conference is organised by the Science in Society team of the British Science Association in partnership with the Wellcome Trust.
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20. Will there be an opportunity to give feedback?
Yes, after the Conference, we will send you an online survey and we welcome all comments and suggestions.

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