Call for Papers: IASIA 2025 Conference in Mexico City

Cesar Rojas Alfonzo,

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the IASIA 2025 Conference in Mexico City from October 13 to 17, 2025, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Mexico. Under the theme "Shaping the Future of Governance: Transforming Mindsets, Enhancing Skills, and Expanding Knowledge," the Conference will convene scholars, practitioners, and students to explore how public administration can evolve to meet 21st-century challenges.

A Global Platform for Research and Exchange

The IASIA Annual Conference is an exclusive opportunity to present and discuss cutting-edge research on critical governance challenges, engage with leading experts in public administration worldwide, and network with peers across academia, government, and international organizations.

The 2025 edition will offer:

  • High-level plenary sessions featuring distinguished leaders on public governance;
  • Special panels on cutting-edge topics;
  • Working Group sessions covering diverse themes;
  • A dedicated PhD seminar, providing valuable feedback and networking for early-career scholars.

Submit Your Abstract

We invite contributions in the form of abstracts addressing the conference theme or relevant topics within the 10 IASIA Working Groups, including:

  • Education and Training in Public Administration
  • Ethics and Culture in the Public Sector
  • Public Sector Reform
  • Subnational Governance and Development
  • Gender, Diversity and Equity
  • Governance, Leadership and Management
  • Public Policy and Implementation
  • Human Resources Management in the Public Sector
  • International Dimensions of Public Administration
  • Public Administration in Fragile and Conflict-affected States

Whether you are a senior scholar, a policymaker, a practitioner, or a doctoral student, IASIA 2025 is your opportunity to engage with a dynamic and diverse community committed to improving public governance research, education, and practice worldwide.

📬 Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025

🔗 For submission guidelines and more information, visit the IASIA Conference website.

We look forward to meeting you in Mexico City to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and co-create the future of public governance.

Resources

The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) informs all interested participants that the extended deadline for submitting abstracts or panel proposals is rapidly approaching. Submissions for the IASIA 2025 Conference will be accepted only until June 30, 2025.

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