Covered in this section:
- Venue
- Format
- Language
- Presentations
- Certificate of Attendance
- Duties of Paper givers, Panel Chairs and Discussants
Venue
Format
The 2027 IPSA World Congress of Political Science will be a fully in-person event. This decision by the IPSA Executive Committee aims to maximize the benefits of in-person interactions, essential for networking and collaboration. Participants can engage more fully in sessions, workshops, and presentations, facilitating dynamic discussions and enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, holding the congress in Rome offers a unique opportunity for cultural exchange, allowing attendees to experience a rich history and traditions. IPSA is introducing fully virtual events such as the Work-in-Progress Sessions (IPSA-WiPS) and The Africa Online Workshop Series (AOWS). For more information, please consult the official IPSA website.
Language
The general requirement for oral presentations at the Congress is that they be delivered in one of the official IPSA languages, English and French, or in the official language of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), in the case of the upcoming 2027 World Congress, Italian.
However, in order to promote greater inclusivity and enrich our academic discussions, we are pleased to continue a policy that was introduced for the 2025 IPSA World Congress that allows participants in closed panels to present in other languages, provided that all panel members agree. Note that only one other language (other than English, French or Italian in the case of LOC panels) should be used in the closed panel and not multiple languages. It is important to remember that all paper and panel submissions must still be written in English, French, or Italian if submitted to LOC tracks.
Presentations
Each presentation room will be equipped with a computer, a screen and a projector. Wi-Fi Internet connection will be available. Each computer is equipped with the Microsoft Office suite. Please be sure to have your presentation ready on a USB drive (memory stick).
The panel is 1:45 in length, and must include time for questions. For more information about your individual panel presentation, please contact your panel convenor or panel chair directly.
Certificate of Attendance
Certification will be issued to all participants who attended their panel and fulfilled their role (paper author, paper co-author, chair, co-chair, discussant or participant). A certificate of attendance and a letter of participation will be available in electronic format (PDF) in the participant's user account [My Congress] after 29 July 2027.
Duties of Paper givers, Panel Chairs and Discussants
- Paper givers (presenting authors)
- Panel chairs /co-chairs
- Panel discussants
As per the Guidelines for Participation in IPSA World Congresses.