Trust in Science Conference in Paris

On 11 December 2025, Science Europe and the French National Research Agency (ANR) are hosting a landmark conference titled ‘Strengthening Public Trust in Science – Analysing the Challenges and Identifying Solutions‘ at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris.

This gathering brings together researchers, funding bodies, policymakers, communication professionals and media experts to explore one of the most pressing issues of our times: how to build — and rebuild — public confidence in scientific research, especially in an era of misinformation, rising skepticism, and fast-paced technological change.

The goals of the conference are:

• To identify the factors that undermine public confidence in science, scientists, and research institutions.
• To examine the dynamics between science, society, and the media in the dissemination of knowledge, scientific debates, and public engagement.
• To examine how to strengthen trust through public engagement.
• To develop concrete recommendations for research funding and research performing organisations and the media to enhance public understanding of the scientific method and raise policy makers’ awareness of the importance of strengthening trust in science.

More info: https://www.scienceeurope.org/events/trust-in-science-conference/