With this annual symposium, “Science in Dialogue” (Wissenschaft im Dialog, WiD), a joint initiative of major German research and science organizations, provides science and research communicators with a survey of current issues and strategies in science communication. This year’s topic was science communication between the conflicting demands of politics, society, and science.

The event presented new ideas and brought together people who are devoted to the communication of science. It was open to scientists, journalists, representatives of science centers, student labs, universities, research institutions and science festivals, press and public relations officers, educators, teachers as well as the interested public. Approximately 250 participants joint the forum.