IIAS DARPG India Conference 2025: Key Highlights and Registration Details

Diogo Pereira,

With 338 abstract submissions from 208 institutions across 58 countries, the IIAS DARPG India Conference 2025 promises to be a truly global academic gathering. Scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India, the event will feature 7 plenary sessions, 12 panels, and unparalleled opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange.

This year’s conference features a high-level lineup of speakers, including globally recognized experts such as Wolfgang Drechsler from Tallinn Technological University, Meghna Sabharwal from the University of Texas at Dallas, and Voruganti Srinivas representing the Republic of India. These professionals, along with many others, will share their insights on the most pressing issues in public administration. The full list of speakers are available on the link below. 

As part of the conference program and included in the registration fee, participants will embark on a one-of-a-kind Agra Heritage Tour. This trip will include a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, and other historic landmarks such as Fatehpur Sikri. Participants will also enjoy a special lunch featuring local delicacies, making the experience both enriching and memorable.

To ensure a smooth experience, the conference offers limited hotel accommodations at discounted rates. The partner hotel is the only venue providing direct transport to the conference site, making it a convenient choice for attendees. 

Additionally, our streamlined visa service simplifies the entry process for international participants

For participants with approved abstract submissions, please be reminded that the deadline for full paper submission is set for January 15.

Publish Your Work in DinA

Participants presenting full papers at the conference will have the opportunity to publish their work in DinA, the International Journal of Administrative Sciences. For a nominal fee of €100 per article, billed as IASIA individual membership contribution, authors can showcase their research to a global audience, further enhancing their academic impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the global public administration community, learn from leading experts, and immerse yourself in India’s rich cultural heritage. 

Register now!

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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