EPSC GOES LIVE for schools 2026 - The Hague+ edition

During the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC2026), The Hague in The Netherlands will become a travelling hotspot for scientists. We bring them in contact with classrooms at AMARE in the Hague, the Netherlands, and beyond.

The time is approaching for the EPSC Planetary Science Conference of the year in The Hague as is the best way to start the school year with space-powered motivation: the "EPSC Goes live for schools" program!

Now in its 6th edition, "EPSC Goes Live for Schools" connects scientists from around the world with local school communities. During the one week of 6–11 September 2026 get ready to explore the planets of our solar system, to learn the latest in planetary science, but also to ask your questions to early career researchers and more. Join us in person in the Hague or online in the week after, 14-18 September.

Note: If your school is located in The Hague and surroundings (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Leiden and any town within 45' from The Hague) you have the opportunity for a scientist to visit you  (STEM Lecture) and even host an art-workshop after the scientist's visit and create a stop-motion movie on the spot (STEAM Lecture).

Some of the organised activities include:

"Cosmic interviews" where students meet FEMALE researchers in person (on-site)

STOP-motion movie creation with FILM artist (on-site)

Watch here the stop-motion movies created by students in Berlin.

Interactive workshop with Mars rover prototypes by Tumbleweed

WEBINAR: SPACE-RELATED educational Resources to teachers (online)

Planetary science webinars for students (online)

FRENCH and SPANISH track lectures supporting schools in burundi and COLOmbia (online)

Languages supported:

The events will be held in English or in Dutch.

Would you like to join the EPSC goes live FOR SCHOOLS 2026 with your class?

• For Teachers: Register your interest here by the 30th of August and become part of a lively community this September! According to your location (around The Hague or elsewhere) we will send you the on-site or online programme of activities. For non-Hague based schools the registrations remain open until the 4th of September.

• For Researchers who travel to EPSC 2026: During your abstract submission make sure to tick the box "Yes, I would like to participate in Outreach activities". You will be contacted afterwards for details.

Special thanks to our valuable partners of this year: Europlanet Society, EPEC,  ESERO Education NL, Tumbleweed Mars, and the welcoming venue OpenAMARE.