Overview

Our General Conference is a prestigious global stage that promotes innovative thinking, facilitates rich discussions and nurtures the development of research across all sub-disciplines of political science.

Details

Having brought together over 2,000 scholars in Innsbruck and online for our 2022 General Conference, we are thrilled to be planning the 2023 event in the historic city of Prague, at Charles University.

How it works

Around 70 Sections of c.500 Panels covering the full breadth of political science
Each Section comprises 3–8 Panels addressing a common theme
Alongside Sections and Panels, our featured roundtables, special sessions and networking opportunities keep participants inspired and engaged
What's in it for you

As a leading industry event, the General Conference continues to support the advancement of political science across Europe.

As such, it provides opportunities for scholars across all regional and national borders to come together, present research to peers, connect with like-minded researchers and benefit from fascinating discussions and intense debates.

Call for Sections – now open

Our call for Sections is YOUR chance to help shape the programme for our flagship event. We welcome proposals in all areas of political science, political theory and international relations.

Need inspiration? Browse Sections of this year's Virtual General Conference.

Only the proposed Section Chair may submit a Section proposal. Submission deadline Wednesday 8 December, midnight UK time. Read full guidelines.

Key dates and deadlines

08 Jan 2023 - Deadline for Section proposals
26 Jan 2023 - Panel and Paper proposals open
28 Feb 2023 - Deadline for Panel and Paper proposals
07 Apr 2023 - Funding opens
12 Apr 2023 - Registration opens
09 May 2023 - Deadline for funding application
25 May 2023 - Registration deadline