The conference will examine how public administrations can harness economic growth for broader societal resilience and legitimacy in a world marked by overlapping crises. It will explore new forms of collaborative governance involving private-sector and societal actors, the rejuvenation of strategic public leadership, and the enabling role of public administration in talent development, ethical AI governance, and inclusive innovation — all while preserving and strengthening public value.

We warmly invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to submit high-quality individual papers and panel proposals. A selection of papers will be considered for a special issue of the International Review of Administrative Sciences, with a book volume also planned.

Suggested topics (non-exhaustive) include:

• National industrial policies and public–private collaboration

• Resilience, supply chains, and strategic autonomy in a multipolar world

• Public administration and the AGI/AI transition

• Outcomes-based instruments and measuring public value for inclusive societies (including social impact bonds and sustainable ageing)

• Civic Tech and citizen-driven social innovation

• AI readiness and data-driven governance

• Comparative governance and state capacity

• Public administration education and leadership for democratic resilience

Key dates

• Abstract and panel submission deadline: 16 August 2026

• Notification of acceptance and opening of registration: 30 August 2026

• Full paper submission: 4 October 2026

For full details and submission instructions, please visit the conference page:
https://www.iias-iisa.org/iias-2026-conference/

We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you in Seoul.