Trans-European Dialogue 2027

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) presented its 2026 awards at the closing ceremony of its Annual Conference in Athens, on 15 October.

The IASIA Board of Management has announced changes to its composition and to two Vice-Presidencies.

The IASIA Annual Conference in Athens hosted the first dialogue session between IASIA and MENAPAR (Middle East and North Africa Public Administration Research).

The IASIA closing ceremony in Athens included a special tribute to IIAS Director General Dr Sofiane Sahraoui, who will step down at the end of the year.

From 12 to 16 October 2026, the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) held its Annual Conference in Athens, hosted by EKDDA, the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government. Under the theme “Rethinking Governance for a Changing World”, the conference gathered 400 delegates from 57 countries and marked the 65th anniversary of the association. Athens was a conference grounded by learning and history but also new projects and connexions.

In just two weeks, the IASIA community will gather in Athens, Greece, for its 2026 Annual Conference. Hosted in cooperation with the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government (EKDDA) from 12 to 16 October, the event will bring together scholars, practitioners, educators, and public officials from around the world to exchange research and experience under the theme “Rethinking Governance for a Changing World.”

IASIA invites members to propose new Working Groups, renew or revise existing ones, and express interest in leadership roles by 6 October 2026.

We are pleased to announce Betânia Lemos, Michael W. Bauer and Christina Koulouri as keynote speakers for the IASIA 2026 Annual Conference, taking place in Athens from 12 to 16 October 2026 under the theme “Rethinking Governance for a Changing World.”

With more than 600 contributions received, momentum is building for the IASIA 2026 Annual Conference, taking place in Athens from 12 to 16 October 2026. As IASIA prepares to celebrate its 65th anniversary, authors are encouraged to complete their registration by 31 August 2026 to secure their place in the main conference programme.

Registration is now open for IASIA's 65th Anniversary Conference in Athens- bringing together the global public administration community to shape the future of governance.

IASIA 2026 Conference Attracts Over 600 Submissions in a Landmark Year for the Association