The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce its conference calendar for 2026, which will include three major international conferences organized by EGPA, IASIA, and IIAS.

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) is a longstanding cornerstone of public administration scholarship and practice across Europe and beyond. We want to support our flagship forums, the Permanent Study Groups (PSGs), by awarding our newly established EGPA-Grant to innovative, forward-looking projects and initiatives coming from PSG Co-Chairs. Ad Hoc Groups (AHG) and Co-Chairs of Specialized Panels (SP) are also invited to submit applications.

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) recognizes that economic and financial constraints can represent a significant barrier to conference participation for PhD students and early-career researchers. In line with its commitment to academic inclusiveness, diversity, and equal opportunities, EGPA foresees a Travel Grant to support their participation in the EGPA 2026 Conference and/or the PhD Symposium, to be held in Rome at Sapienza University from 24 to 27 August 2026.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) are pleased to welcome Dmytro Panchuk, who will join the organisation as EGPA Executive Secretary in March 2026. With a strong academic background and extensive experience at the intersection of research, policy, and international cooperation, Dmytro brings valuable expertise to the IIAS Secretariat at a time of profound governance challenges in Europe and beyond.

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce its partnership with the 2026 Annual Conference of the China-Arab Network of Schools of Public Policy and Administration (CANSPPA), which will take place on 22–23 November 2026 at Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Dear Colleagues and Friends of EGPA,

As we turn the page to a new year, I would like - on behalf of the entire Steering Committee - to extend our warmest wishes to all participants who have been part of the EGPA 2025 Conference in Glasgow. I would also like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported the EGPA community and remained connected to it throughout the past years. The richness of our discussions, the generosity of intellectual exchange, and the strong sense of community that defined our time together remain a powerful source of inspiration as we look ahead. The world ...

On 21 November 2025, the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) held its Steering Committee (SC) meeting in Brussels, focusing on organizational renewal, membership development, and preparations for upcoming annual conferences, in particular the 2026 conference in Rome. Chaired by EGPA President Prof. Dr. Sabine Kuhlmann, the Committee reviewed progress since the Group’s 50th anniversary in 2025 and set priorities for the years ahead.

On 21 November 2025, the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) held its Steering Committee (SC) meeting in Brussels, focusing on organizational renewal, membership development, and preparations for upcoming annual conferences, in particular the 2026 conference in Rome. Chaired by EGPA President Prof. Dr. Sabine Kuhlmann, the Committee reviewed progress since the Group’s 50th anniversary in 2025 and set priorities for the years ahead.

Six months into his historic tenure as the first Global South President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), Voruganti Srinivas reflects on the Institute’s remarkable achievements and the path ahead. Elected with broad support from the membership, President Srinivas has steered the IIAS toward a vision of “collaboration without borders, knowledge without boundaries, and governance without exclusion,” emphasizing a digitally agile, publications-rich, and resource-strong institution.

In this exclusive interview, he shares insights on the progress made across international conferences, institutional reforms, global engagement, and emerging priorities. President Srinivas also discusses initiatives like the International Governance Index and IIAS Legacy Project, the Institute’s growing inclusivity, and his ongoing efforts to strengthen trust, unity, and the global reach of public administration.

About IIAS and EGPA

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is an international non-profit organization with a scientific purpose, producing policy-relevant knowledge in public administration. Established in 1930 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, it is the worldwide platform for public administration professionals: academics and practitioners. The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) is a regional group of IIAS for Europe. EGPA is the platform for academics and practitioners in Europe, gathering its Permanent Study Groups around key topics in Public Administration during its conferences and dialogues with its partners.

Job summary

Join EGPA/IIAS as our Executive Secretary, supporting the Steering Committee and President to grow our network, launch Permanent Study Groups, host the annual conference, and elevate governance research across Europe. This role is your chance to drive impactful change in public administration.