General Conference

30 August – 3 September 2021, Virtual event

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After careful consideration and in consultation with our host, the University of Innsbruck, we have decided to hold our 2021 General Conference virtually. Read our full statement here. 

With over 3,000 Papers submitted in the proposals phase, we've now extended the programme to Monday 30 August – Friday 3 September to allow for more flexible scheduling.

The huge success of last year’s General Conference has given us the experience and know-how to create an engaging and positively rewarding virtual experience that allows plenty of room for discussions, debates, and fruitful scholarly exchanges.

Call for Roundtables

We are looking for Roundtables that explore any aspect of politics of climate change. This call is open to all, whether or not you already have a role in, or have submitted a proposal for, this year's event.

Proposal deadline Monday 15 March, midnight GMT. Find out more.

Panel and Paper Proposals

Call for Panels and Papers is now closed. Proposers will be informed about the outcome of their submission by early April.

About our General Conference

As a leading industry event, the General Conference continues to facilitate and nurture the development of political science across Europe; delivering an interactive and engaging platform for discussion, debate and innovative thinking. With around 500 Panels across c.70 Sections, the academic programme covers the breadth of political science; developed and delivered by high-profile members of the profession.