Call for Abstracts 2027
Dear IRSPM members and friends,
On behalf of the IRSPM 2027 Scientific Committee, we are delighted to invite you to submit abstract proposals for the IRSPM Conference 2027, taking place April 28 – 30, 2027, proudly hosted by Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway.
The call for abstracts is now open and will close on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (midnight CEST).
Conference Theme
Polycrisis, Wicked Problems and Grand Challenges: Public Administrations in Search of Safety and Security
We welcome submissions that contribute meaningfully to scholarly debate and help shape the future of public management in inclusive and holistic ways. IRSPM 2027 will focus on advancing both theory and practice, and we encourage submissions across this spectrum.
With 41 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.
- Abstract Submission Guidelines – Ensure you review these before submission.
Create a login and follow the instructions to submit.
Support and Assistance
- General academic queries: irspm2027@konferanser.ntnu.no
- Technical help with the abstract submission and/or the use of the submission portal: irspm2027@konferanser.ntnu.no
- 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 Trondheim in 2027!
Kind regards,
Prof. Barbara Zyzak – Chair, Local Organizing Committee
Prof. Ileana Steccolini – IRSPM President & Chair, Scientific Committee
Prof. Laura Ripoll Gonzalez – IRSPM Conference Manager
IRSPM Scientific Committee 2027