📌 Today at IASIA 2026 · Wednesday, 14 October Today’s programme brings together the Opening Ceremony, two plenaries and the IASIA General Assembly, alongside the celebration of IASIA’s 65th anniversary. 🕘 09:00–10:30 · Opening Ceremony With representatives of the Greek government and the leadership of IIAS, IASIA and ΕΚΔΔΑ-EKDDA - Εθνικό Κέντρο Δημόσιας Διοίκησης & Αυτοδιοίκησης. 🕚 11:00–12:30 · Conference Theme Plenary “Rethinking Governance for a Changing World” Featuring Prof. Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos, Prof. Michael W. Bauer, Sen. Dr Abla Amawi and Prof. George Pagoulatos. Chair: Dr Dr Maréve Biljohn. 🕜 13:30–15:00 · Host Country Plenary “Democratic Resilience and Institutional Trust” Featuring Dr Athanasios Papaioannou, Mr Ioannis Foustanakis, Prof. Vassilis Kefis and Prof. Maria Vakola. Chair: Dr Angeliki Bourbouli. 🕞 15:30–17:00 · IASIA General Assembly & 65th Anniversary Chaired by Prof. Dr LIEZEL LUES. Open to all conference participants. 🕖 19:00–23:00 · Gala Dinner 📍 Baraonda Music Hall Explore the full programme: conftool.org/iasia-conferenc… #IASIA2026 #IASIA #IIAS #PublicAdministration #Governance

📌 Today at #IASIA2026 · Tuesday, 13 October Working Group sessions take place throughout the day, bringing together research on education and training, public sector reform, ethics, gender and equity, leadership, public policy, human resources, digital technologies and resilience. Today’s programme also features three panels: 🕜 13:30–15:00 MENAPAR–ESCWA Dialogue 🕜 13:30–15:00 Beyond Borders: Preparing a risk and crisis-aware workforce: An International Dialogue 🕞 15:30–17:00 The Evolution of IIAS Governance: A Decade of Crisis and Renewal (2017–2026) Join us for the Welcome Reception from 18:00 to 21:00 at the EKDDA Foyer. Explore the full programme: conftool.org/iasia-conferenc… #IASIA2026 #IASIA #IIAS #PublicAdministration #Governance

📌 IASIA 2026 Programme Highlights: IASIA–MENAPAR Dialogue On Monday, 12 October, the IASIA–MENAPAR Dialogue will bring together perspectives from academia, public administration and international organisations. Chaired by H.E. Musa Abu Zaid, MENAPAR President, the session will feature: • Prof. Dr Liezel Lues, IASIA President • Sen. Dr Abla Amawi, Jordanian Senate • Dr Sofiane Sahraoui, IIAS Director General • Dr Younes Abouyoub, Chief of Governance and State-Building, UNESCWA 🕚 11:00–12:30, Athens time 📍 Athens, Greece Open to all conference participants. Explore the programme: iias-iisa.org/iasia-2026-con… #IASIA2026 #IASIA #MENAPAR #PublicAdministration #Governance

Congratulations to Professor Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar, Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS), on his renewed inclusion among the world’s top-cited scientists. It is an honour for IIAS to count him among our community and to benefit from his scientific leadership as IRAS Editor-in-Chief. Read more at iias-iisa.org/news/iras-edit… #IRAS #Journal #PublicAdministration

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Next week, the IASIA community meets in Athens! From 12 to 16 October, #IASIA2026 will bring together scholars, educators, practitioners and public officials to Rethink Governance for a Changing World. Hosted in cooperation with Greece’s National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government (EKDDA), the conference will feature plenaries, Working Group sessions, thematic discussions and a PhD seminar. We will also mark IASIA’s 65th anniversary, celebrating decades of learning across countries and generations. Over the coming days, we will share highlights from the programme. Stay tuned! Explore the programme and practical information: Website: iias-iisa.org/iasia-2026-con… Preliminary Programme: conftool.org/iasia-conferenc… #IASIA2026 #IASIA #PublicAdministration #Governance #Greece #Athens

One day left to register for IASIA 2026! Registration closes tomorrow, 11 September, as the IASIA community gets ready to come together in Athens this October. Join colleagues from across the world for five days of exchange, discussion, collaboration and connection across the public administration community. 📍 Athens, Greece 📅 12–16 October 2026 Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of IASIA 2026. Register by tomorrow. #IASIA2026 #PublicAdministration #Governance #Athens2026

During the audience granted to the members of the IIAS as a side event of the EGPA 2026 Conference , His Holiness stressed the need for technologies to serve humanity

Momentum is building for the #IASIA2026 Annual Conference, and registration is now officially open. From 12-16 October 2026, Athens will become the meeting point for the international public administration community as more than 600 delegates gather to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore innovative responses to today's governance challenges. This year's conference, held under the theme "Rethinking Governance for a Changing World," comes at a particularly meaningful moment as IASIA celebrates its 65th anniversary. The enthusiasm surrounding the event is already evident, with over 600 submissions received from researchers and practitioners across the world-setting the stage for one of the Association's most vibrant conferences in recent years. Participants can look forward to an engaging programme featuring keynote addresses, Working Group sessions, thematic panels, special events, networking opportunities, and discussions that bridge research, policy, and practice. Whether you are an author, practitioner, policymaker, or passionate about the future of public administration, IASIA 2026 offers a unique opportunity to connect with a truly global community. Join us in Athens and be part of the conversations shaping the future of governance! Reserve your spot at conftool.org/iasia-conferenc…