The World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) will take place at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa from 1 – 5 December 2025, with the theme “Science Journalism and Social Justice – our role in promoting resilience”.
The conference is organised by the South African Science Journalists’ Association (SASJA) and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA), an initiative and entity of the National Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
The WCSJ gives science journalists and their stakeholders an opportunity to interact, share ideas and information, stimulate debate and discussion and form solutions regarding how science journalists can contribute to building resilience amongst humanity given the challenges we face.
Call for Proposals open
Deadline for submissions: Monday, 21 April 2025.
We’re excited to announce that the WCSJ2025 is now accepting proposals for sessions, workshops, and presentations. The WCSJ2025 promises to bring together science journalists, communicators, and experts from around the globe to share insights, develop skills, and foster a stronger, more informed science communication community.
To submit your proposal, please read the guidelines and submit your proposal.