Call for Abstracts
Dear IRSPM members and friends,
On behalf of the IRSPM 2026 Scientific Committee, we are delighted to invite you to submit abstract proposals for the IRSPM Conference 2026, taking place April 8–10, 2026, proudly hosted by Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law at our Joondalup Campus in Perth, Australia.
This edition of the conference marks the 30th anniversary of the IRSPM conference series and the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the International Research Society for Public Management.
The call for abstracts is now open and will close on Monday, October 12, 2025 (midnight GMT).
Conference Theme:
Breaking Boundaries: Wellbeing, Innovation, and the Future of Public Management
We welcome submissions that contribute meaningfully to scholarly debate and help shape the future of public management in inclusive and holistic ways. IRSPM 2026 will focus on advancing both theory and practice, and we encourage submissions across this spectrum.
With 36 themed panels available, there are a wide variety of targeted forums through which to elevate your research and engage with global scholars.
Key Links
- List of Panels – Please read the panel descriptions carefully before submitting your abstract.
- Author Guidelines – Ensure you review these before submission.
Create a login and follow the instructions to submit.
Support and Assistance
- General academic queries: IRSPM2026@ecu.edu.au
- Technical help with ExOrdo:
- First, check the ExOrdo Initial Submission Help Page
- For further technical support: support@exordo.com
- Panel-specific queries: Contact the corresponding panel chairs listed in the panel descriptions (List of Panels)
We look forward to receiving your abstracts and welcoming you to Perth in 2026!
Warm regards,
Prof. Kerry Brown – Chair, Local Organizing Committee
Prof. Ileana Steccolini – IRSPM President & Chair, Scientific Committee
Prof. Laura Ripoll Gonzalez – IRSPM Conference Manager