SciComm Career & Networking Fair
Thu, April 2nd 2026
Hoek 38, BXL
Meet science communication talent.
Find collaborators. Spark new projects.
The BE SciComm Career & Networking Fair is an afternoon where the Belgian science communication community comes together across roles and sectors: organisations, freelancers, students, researchers, press & comms teams, media, museums, agencies, and policy.
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Come if you want to:
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meet sci-comm talent (future colleagues, freelancers, interns)
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find partners for projects and proposals
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hire or get hired
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swap real-world insights on what science communication work looks like today
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This is not a conference (join us in December, if that is what you are looking for). It’s an event set up for useful conversations with science communication enthousiasts.
Who is it for?
For organizations
For freelancers
For aspiring science communicators
Universities, research institutes, companies, NGOs, public sector organisations, agencies, media, museums and science centres:
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meet potential hires and interns
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connect with freelancers and specialist experts
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find collaborators for project-based work
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get a feel for what skills are available in the local ecosystem
Writers, designers, producers, trainers, strategists, editors, social media creators, engagement facilitators, evaluators:
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meet potential clients and recurring partners
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connect with complementary profiles for larger projects
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share pricing/positioning insights and practical lessons
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build a stronger peer network beyond your usual circles
​Students and early career talent
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explore the field and different roles
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meet people doing the work (and ask honest questions)
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discover internships, entry points, and skills that matter
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build connections that actually lead somewhere
Schedule
1.00 PM
Doors open + Lunch
Start meeting people right away in an informal setting.
2.00 PM
What's it like to be a science communicator?
A set of flash falks by professionals with different sci-comm profiles.
Expect practical insights on:
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what their work looks like day-to-day
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how they built their career
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what clients/employers value most
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what’s challenging, what’s rewarding
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one piece of advice they wish they’d heard earlier
3.00 PM
Time to network
Extended time to meet participants and organisations, with support from the ConversationStarter app to help you quickly find relevant people.
5.00 PM
End
Return home with
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new contacts and fresh leads for collaborations, jobs, internships, or freelance work
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a clearer picture of the talent and expertise available in Belgium
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ideas for how to strengthen your own positioning (as a freelancer or organization)
Thu April 2nd
Hoek 38
Leuvenseweg 38
1000 Brussels
1 - 5 PM
Lunch included
Registration fee
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BE SciComm members: €20
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Non-members: €32.5
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Organizations: €125 VAT excl
(2 participants included)
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BE SciComm is a non-profit organization. We ask a registration fee to cover lunch and the networking app.