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The call for Section proposals opens on 13 October.
The ECPR General Conference is Europe’s leading and largest annual gathering of political scientists.
The ECPR General Conference brings together thousands of scholars and practitioners from around the world to present cutting-edge research, exchange ideas and engage in debate on the most pressing issues shaping politics and political science today.
With its international reach and diverse programme, the General Conference provides a space for researchers across the discipline and at all career stages to share their work, connect and collaborate with others, explore new perspectives and engage in meaningful academic discussions.
Participants with an active role at the Conference can now earn recognised CPD hours and receive a CPD certificate. This important step reaffirms our commitment to recognising and supporting professional development across the ECPR community. Learn more about CPD.
Panels
Discussions covering all corners of political science
Headline events
Exploring pressing matters across the discipline
Networking
Curated activities that foster meaningful connections
Located in the heart of Barcelona, Pompeu Fabra University was founded in 1990 and has developed a strong reputation for research, education and international collaboration.
Barcelona is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, known for its distinctive architecture, rich cultural heritage and Mediterranean setting, offering an inspiring environment for scholarly exchange and discussion.
We warmly thank the local organising team at Pompeu Fabra University for their generous support in hosting the conference and bringing the ECPR community together in Barcelona.
Submit your Section Proposal from 13 October to 9 November 2026.
Put your research area at the heart of our flagship event. Propose a Section to advance debate, champion new research directions, and bring scholars together around a shared theme.
We welcome cutting-edge Section proposals across all areas of political science – from comparative politics and public policy to international relations, political theory and European studies.
As a Section Chair, you will define your Section’s focus, select Panel and Paper proposals, and bring them together into a rich and varied programme. It is an opportunity to raise the profile of your field, strengthen scholarly networks and spark collaborations across regions and career stages.
It is assumed that all Panels included in the Section proposals are to be held in person at Pompeu Fabra University. Section Chairs wishing to hold a fully virtual Section should contact our Events Team before the submission deadline.
Read the full guidelines here and get ready to submit your proposal.
Participants attending and appearing in any capacity in the Academic Programme must register and pay through our online system.
All participants must pay a fee. Your space is not secured until your registration is paid in full.
Member and student discounts are applied automatically to eligible accounts when a package is selected. Please ensure your profile details are up to date before registering.
ECPR events can be subject to VAT depending on the host country. In Spain, ECPR is exempt from VAT, so no local VAT is applied to registration fees.
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