International Conference on

Future Directions in Poverty and Development Research (ICFDPDR-27)

28th – 29th Jan 2027 | Athens, Greece | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)
Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 28–29 January 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 5 SDGs SDGs 1, 2, 4, 8 and 10
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

28 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    1
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovative Approaches to Poverty Reduction
    Track 02
    Economic Development and Social Policy Intersections
    Track 03
    Sustainable Development Goals and Poverty Alleviation
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    2
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Human Development and Social Inclusion
    Track 05
    Evidence-Based Policy Making in Poverty Research
    Track 06
    Global Trends in Poverty and Development
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

29 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Poverty
    Track 08
    Policy Innovation for Sustainable Development
    Track 09
    Research Methodologies in Poverty Studies
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    8 10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Social Policy Innovations for Economic Development
    Track 11
    Community-Led Initiatives in Poverty Reduction
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 2 Zero Hunger 4 Quality Education 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 10 Reduced Inequalities

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