International Conference on

Urban Politics, Democracy, and Participation (ICUPDP-26)

26th – 27th Nov 2026 | Manila, Philippines | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Urban Politics, Democracy, and Participation invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Urban Studies encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Democratic practices in urban governance ›
02
Citizen participation in local politics ›
03
Impact of social movements on urban policy ›
04
Political representation in urban areas ›
05
Urban democracy and civic engagement ›
06
Challenges to democratic governance in cities ›
07
Role of technology in political participation ›
08
Equity in urban political processes ›
09
Case studies of urban political transformations ›
10
Public trust in urban institutions ›
11
Youth engagement in urban politics ›
12
Gender and urban political participation ›
13
Impact of globalization on urban democracy ›
14
Political accountability in urban governance ›
15
Civic education for urban citizens ›
16
Innovative democratic practices in cities ›
17
Community organizing for political change ›
18
Urban politics and social justice ›
19
Future of democracy in urban settings ›
20
Collaborative governance and citizen power ›
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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