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International Conference on Urban Governance and Policy Innovation (ICUGPI - 26)
14th - 15th November 2026 , Venice, Italy
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  • Best Paper Presentation Award:
    Dr. Shatha Hawarna from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University received the Best Paper Presentation Award at (ICBAI-25) in Bangkok, Thailand.
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    "The conference will explore themes related to sustainability and inclusive development, with an emphasis on research that contributes to global well-being."

Call For Papers

The ICUGPI provides a supportive platform for both experienced researchers and early-career academicians to present their work and gain recognition.

The conference covers diverse topics such as Urban Planning, encouraging participation from emerging researchers and fostering academic growth.

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

01
Urban governance and citizen participation
02
Innovations in policy-making for cities
03
Role of leadership in urban governance
04
Collaborative governance in urban settings
05
Impact of technology on governance practices
06
Urban policy frameworks for sustainability
07
Challenges in urban governance systems
08
Case studies of effective urban policies
09
Equity and justice in urban governance
10
Public-private partnerships in urban policy
11
Governance models for smart cities
12
Community engagement in policy innovation
13
Urban governance and crisis management
14
Future trends in urban governance
15
Role of data in policy-making
16
Interdisciplinary approaches to urban governance
17
Governance challenges in diverse communities
18
Policy innovation for urban resilience
19
Impact of globalization on urban governance
20
Sustainable urban governance practices

Assessment

Submissions will be reviewed to ensure quality and relevance, with a focus on encouraging emerging research contributions. Accepted papers will be presented and considered for publication opportunities.

Registration

Early-career researchers are encouraged to register and present their work, gaining valuable feedback and academic exposure.

Publication

The conference provides opportunities for emerging researchers to publish their work in recognized platforms.

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