The Italian Political Science Association (SISP) has opened the call for abstracts for its 2026 Annual Conference, which will take place in Trento from 3 to 5 September 2026.

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their paper proposals by 29 May 2026 via the official conference website: https://www.sisp.it/

Within Section 6 – Public Policies and Public Administration, Fernanda Odilla Vasconcellos De Figueiredo (University of Bologna, RESPOND project partner) is co-organizing two panels:

• Panel 13 – “AI and the Transformation of the Public Sector: Risks, Opportunities, and Governance Challenges in Public Administration”
  This panel explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping governance, public services, and administrative practices.
• Panel 2 – “Rethinking Anti-Corruption and Integrity amid International Challenges”
  This panel focuses on evolving integrity frameworks and anti-corruption strategies in a rapidly changing global context.

The SISP Conference is a key forum for scholarly exchange, offering participants the opportunity to engage in critical debates, present emerging research, and build new collaborations.

Submission guidelines:
Abstracts (maximum 6,000 characters) must be submitted by 29 May 2026 through the conference website: https://www.sisp.it/. Applicants are asked to select Section 6 – Public Policies and Public Administration and indicate the relevant panel.

We encourage all interested colleagues to apply and to share this call within their networks.