Creating common ground as the overarching theme of the conference expresses the ongoing discovery of science communication as the heartbeat of science and technology development. The development of science and technology heavily depends on the ability and opportunities of scientists, engineers, business developers, policy makers and the public to create, participate and collaborate with their colleagues, peers, alliances, in research-to-research relations and research-to-stakeholder relations.

The PCST Network has brought together practitioners, educators and researchers in science communication at its series of conferences, starting in 1989. Previous conferences have taken place in South Korea, Brazil, Australia and many other countries. PCST-2023 puts into practice what we preach: the hosts are a Dutch consortium of science communication professionals, both practice- and research based.