European Political
Science Association
General Information about the 2026 Conference
July 9–11, 2026 · Prague, Czech Republic
Conference Dates
July 9–11
16th Annual EPSA Conference
July Weather in Prague
22–28°C (72–82°F)
Warm and pleasant — ideal for sightseeing
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world — romantic and cosmopolitan, ancient and modern, and very used to welcoming visitors. The 16th annual EPSA conference brings Europe's leading political scientists to one of the continent's most iconic capitals.
Conference Venue
Prague Congress Centre
Address: 5. května 1640/65, Nusle, 140 00 Prague 4, Czechia
One of the largest and best-equipped conference centres in Europe. Metro access to the city centre is convenient and takes minutes.
📄 On-Site Information
Registration & Exhibitors
First floor foyer — use building entrance Number 4 (Ground Floor)
Wi-Fi Access
Free event Wi-Fi available throughout the venue (network details TBC)
View Venue Floor Plans
🏨 Accommodation
★ Recommended Hotel
Hotel Coronet
Quiet, good-value hotel
Rezidence Vyšehrad
Apartment-style accommodation
Hotel Union Prague
Well connected via tram
Hermitage Hotel Prague
Higher-end option
🏛 Explore Prague
Prague is one of Europe's most beautiful and accessible cities, offering a mix of historic architecture and vibrant cultural life. Vyšehrad Park is right next to the venue.
📝 Paper Submission Guidelines
We invite paper submissions that represent the state of the art in political science and that focus on any substantive area of politics. Conference presentations are organized by topic into broad tracks. As always, we expect tenured participants to contribute to the success of the conference by serving as chairs or discussants. Proposals for pre-organized panels are also welcome.
For pre-organised panel submissions, make sure that all proposals are submitted to the same “track” and add a panel abbreviation to the paper title. Note that we evaluate paper proposals without attention to whether they are part of a pre-organized panel.
For all additional emails and enquiries, please contact Matthew Shaikh at conference@eps-academic.org
Important Info about EPSA
The European Political Science Association (EPSA) was founded in 2009 by Ken Benoit, Ray Duch, and Thomas Plümper. The founders' goal was to promote Europe as a global leader in political science by forming an association of European scholars that would advance the scientific study of politics. Over the past two decades EPSA prides itself in having attained the founders' initial goals: The association has played an important role in fostering the careers of thousands of European political scientists. EPSA's annual conferences provides a unique venue for showcasing the leading-edge social science produced by Europe's outstanding scholars. EPSA conferences are enthusiastic and collegial scientific events that have made an important contribution to the rapidly growing numbers of world-class European social scientists. As part of our commitment to nurturing European political science, the three founders created a journal, Political Science Research and Methods. Over a very short period, the journal, published by the Cambridge University Press, has become one of the top ranked journals in political science.
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The three founders established a privately held, Irish-registered company, EPS Academic Ltd, as the vehicle for launching this new association and for creating PSRM. As the EPSA constitution indicates, EPSA is registered to EPS Academic Ltd.
Membership in EPSA does not equate with membership in EPS Academic, Ltd. Members of EPSA and registered conference participants should obtain their own tax advice on membership of EPSA, reclaiming conference expenses, etc. Members or interested parties who would like further information are encouraged to e-mail EPSA at info@eps-academic.org.
Future conference dates
EPSA 2026: Prague, Czech Republic
EPSA 2027: TBD
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Cutting-edge research presentations from leading European political scientists.
Experience groundbreaking insights from top scholars in political science.
Exclusive networking opportunities with international political science professionals.
Connect with global experts and expand your professional network at EPSA.
Prestigious venue at Prague Congress Centre.
Enjoy the conference in a renowned setting in Prague, Czech Republic.
