From Glasgow to Rome: EGPA 2026 to Focus on Public Governance for the Common Good

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) will hold its next Annual Conference in Rome, Italy, from 24–27 August 2026, in collaboration with the Sapienza University of Rome.

Under the theme “Public Governance for the Common Good: Human Intelligence Serving the Global Community,” the EGPA 2026 Conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from across Europe and beyond to reflect on how public governance can address shared global challenges through human-centered intelligence, collaboration, and innovation.

Building on the success of EGPA 2025 — the largest conference in the association’s history — the 2026 edition will continue to strengthen EGPA’s role as a key platform for exchange and dialogue between research and practice in public administration.

As preparations begin for the Rome conference, EGPA invites the community to shape the event’s intellectual landscape. The Call for Proposals for new Permanent Study Groups (PSGs), Ad Hoc Groups (AHGs) and Specialized Panels (SPs) is now open, offering an opportunity to propose innovative and future-oriented themes that will guide research and dialogue in public administration for years to come (link below).

The Call for Papers will be announced soon and participants will have the opportunity to engage with the wide range of topics explored across EGPA’s Permanent Study Groups, covering key areas of public administration, governance, policy, and innovation. These groups provide dedicated spaces for scholarly exchange, collaboration, and practical insights, ensuring the conference reflects both cutting-edge research and real-world challenges in the field.

More details, including registration information and practical arrangements, will be shared in the coming months.

Stay tuned to the IIAS website and social media for updates, and save the date to join us in Rome for EGPA 2026!

Resources

EGPA Conference Website - Link Open link

Call for Proposals - EGPA 2026 Conference - Link Open link

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