The focal theme of the conference is ‘Science Communication Without Frontiers’. Five Scientific Sessions with the following Sub Themes will be organized :

1. A Critical Review of Science Communication in the World: Science communication has different functions in industrialized and developing countries. What are some of the new national approaches being taken in different countries, and how do they compare?

2. Science Communication Studies & Research: This session focuses on practical aspects linking the theory of science communication to practice, including novel and innovative practices, techniques and models of science communication, besides teaching science engagement to scientists and communicators.

3. Role of Science Centres & Science Museums: Case studies and success stories on various aspects of science centres and museums. It will include discussions on science cities, mobile and fixed science exhibitions, science circus, science cafe and planetariums, etc.

4. Science Communication through Mass Media: The session discusses on S&T coverage in mass media, including new media approaches. How can media be employed to promote societal dialogue rather than one way dissemination a in a media society?

5. Globalizing & Localizing Science Communication: The session examines the global issues with local significance and vice versa, while focussing on networking efforts at global, regional and local levels to encourage flow of contents, policies, methods and practices in science communication and their institutionalization.