Call for Papers: IASIA 2025 Conference in Mexico City

Cesar Alfonzo,

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the IASIA 2025 Conference in Mexico City from October 13 to 17, 2025, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Mexico. Under the theme "Shaping the Future of Governance: Transforming Mindsets, Enhancing Skills, and Expanding Knowledge," the Conference will convene scholars, practitioners, and students to explore how public administration can evolve to meet 21st-century challenges.

A Global Platform for Research and Exchange

The IASIA Annual Conference is an exclusive opportunity to present and discuss cutting-edge research on critical governance challenges, engage with leading experts in public administration worldwide, and network with peers across academia, government, and international organizations.

The 2025 edition will offer:

  • High-level plenary sessions featuring distinguished leaders on public governance;
  • Special panels on cutting-edge topics;
  • Working Group sessions covering diverse themes;
  • A dedicated PhD seminar, providing valuable feedback and networking for early-career scholars.

Submit Your Abstract

We invite contributions in the form of abstracts addressing the conference theme or relevant topics within the 10 IASIA Working Groups, including:

  • Education and Training in Public Administration
  • Ethics and Culture in the Public Sector
  • Public Sector Reform
  • Subnational Governance and Development
  • Gender, Diversity and Equity
  • Governance, Leadership and Management
  • Public Policy and Implementation
  • Human Resources Management in the Public Sector
  • International Dimensions of Public Administration
  • Public Administration in Fragile and Conflict-affected States

Whether you are a senior scholar, a policymaker, a practitioner, or a doctoral student, IASIA 2025 is your opportunity to engage with a dynamic and diverse community committed to improving public governance research, education, and practice worldwide.

📬 Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025

🔗 For submission guidelines and more information, visit the IASIA Conference website.

We look forward to meeting you in Mexico City to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and co-create the future of public governance.

Resources

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences calls for proposals for its 2026 Conference, to be held in Seoul (South Korea) on November 17-20 on the theme of "Growth for Society: Collaborative governance, social innovation, and Public Value". Additional calls can be submitted to iias-conference@iias-iisa.org by May 24. 

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) took a step forward in aligning scientific activities across IIAS and its entities through a recent meeting involving Liezel Lues, President of IASIA, Tim Mau (University of Guelph), and Marco De la Cruz, Scientific Director of IIAS.

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) has received nearly 900 submissions for its 2026 Annual Conference, to be held at Sapienza Università di Roma in Rome from August 24 to 27, 2026.

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