BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Beijing International Week for Science Literacy opened at the Beijing Science Center, running from September 22 to 26. Representatives of international organizations, universities, science museums and centers, and science communication institutions from 11 countries gathered in Beijing. Focusing on science communication and science education, they exchanged views on issues of shared interest, strengthened platforms for international cooperation, promoted exchanges and mutual learning in science and culture between China and other countries, and advanced the sharing of high-quality science education resources and practical collaboration.

At the opening ceremony, Li Xin, Executive Vice President of the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST), delivered welcome remarks on behalf of the organizer. Shahbaz Khan, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia; Guo Zhe, Executive Vice President of the Chinese Association of Natural Science Museums and Director of the China Science and Technology Museum; and other guests attended and delivered remarks. Su Guomin, Vice President of BAST and Secretary-General of the Beijing Global Network of Science Festivals, presented certificates to new members of the Network. The Beijing Science Center also signed letters of intent for cooperation with the National Science Museum, Thailand(NSM) and the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology (Greece), respectively, taking international cooperation beyond exchanges and mutual visits toward the joint development of science education, exhibitions, and other programs.

During the week, the Science Education Exhibition Area showcased distinctive science education resources and science-and-technology-themed cultural and creative products from several countries, supported by interactive educational activities. A Capacity Building Workshop focused on science communication and human connections in the age of AI, using thematic presentations and practice-based exchange to strengthen the professional capabilities of science communication practitioners.