International Conference - Comparative Public Management and Governance in the Artificial Intelligence Era

The International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM) is pleased to be an Academic and Association Partner for Comparative Public Management in Asia, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, on 3 – 4 December 2026.

Hosted and organised by the Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA), the conference is being delivered in partnership with IRSPM, City University of Hong Kong, Universitas Ngurah Rai and Universitas Brawijaya.

The conference will bring together researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners and postgraduate students interested in comparative perspectives on public management and governance in Asia. It will provide a forum for presenting research, exchanging ideas and strengthening academic and professional connections across countries and institutions.

The programme will explore themes including comparative public management and governance, digital government and artificial intelligence in the public sector, sustainable development, behavioural public administration, and cultural policy and development.

As an Academic and Association Partner, IRSPM is supporting the development of the conference’s academic programme. IAPA remains responsible for hosting and organising the event, including its administrative, registration and financial arrangements.

Event details

• Dates: 3 – 4 December 2026
• Location: Bali, Indonesia
• Host and organiser: Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA)

Submission and regsitartion timelines

• 2 November 2026 — Full Paper Submission Deadline
• 18 November 2026 — Final Paper Acceptance
• 20 November 2026 — Registration & Payment Deadline
• 27 November 2026 — Final Presentation Submission
• 3 – 4 December 2026 — Conference

Further information about the programme, call for papers and registration will be available on the event webpage.

Visit the event webpage : https://cpm.iapa.or.id/