14^th General Conference, held virtually

24 –28 August 2020*

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The ECPR General Conference facilitates and nurtures political science across Europe, delivering an interactive and engaging platform for discussion, debate and innovative thinking.

And while we’re sad not to meet face to face this year, we can still offer you all the academic and social benefits of a real-life conference, via a digital platform.

Here’s a taster of what you can expect from the virtual General Conference experience. More details to be announced as we explore all our technical options, and collect valuable feedback from our Member affiliates on generalconference@ecpr.eu.

Academic

• Plan your route through the virtual conference: ahead of the event, build your itinerary via MyECPR, earmarking everything you’d like to take part in
• Attend Panel sessions live – present your Paper to the people who matter; ask questions, discuss and debate, just as you would face-to-face
• Call for Covid-19 related Papers – now open
• Everyone’s welcome – register as an Observer (spots to be released in due course) and browse Panels as you wish

Other plenary events

• 50th anniversary film to view on demand
• Practical workshops and seminars

Virtual meeting space

• Book a virtual room for your Standing Group or Research Network meeting
• Pre-bookable slots to meet the Editors of our co-published journals and book series 

Social

• Enhanced MyECPR functions: Update your profile, add specific research interests, and connect with like-minded scholars. The quickest way to find the people you need to meet
• Join virtual breakout rooms to carry on your discussion over drinks

Registration fees

• Standard non-ECPR member £200
• Standard ECPR member £100
• Student non-ECPR member £100*
• Student ECPR member £50*

Observer spaces will also be offered, to be released in due course. 

*To be eligible for the student rate, you must send one of the following to the Events Team:

• a valid copy of your student ID
• a letter from your supervisor or Head of Department confirming you are or will be a student at the time of the event
• a copy of your enrolment confirmation

While we are disappointed not to be coming to Austria in our 50th anniversary year, we are delighted that the University of Innsbruck will be hosting the General Conference in 2021; dates TBA. Read full statement from our Executive Commitee here. 

*Dates are subject to minor adjustments depending on the number of participants commited to attending the virtual General Conference.