The 2027 IPSA World Congress of Political Science will be held at Luiss Guido Carli in Rome, Italy, from 24-28 July 2027 as a fully in-person event. Organized in collaboration with Luiss and the Società Italiana di Scienza Politica (SISP), the Congress will mark IPSA's return to Rome for the first time since 1958 and will be held under the theme Uncertain Democracies: Rethinking Governance in a Changing Global System. With a history spanning over two thousand years, Rome offers a unique setting for the Congress, combining world-renowned historical landmarks with a vibrant political and cultural landscape.
Call for Proposals Opens on 8 July 2026:
| Start | End | |
| Open Panels | 8 July 2026 | 26 August 2026 |
| Closed Panels | 8 July 2024 | 4 November 2026 |
| Papers | 8 September 2024 | 4 November 2026 |
In Memory of Leonardo Morlino
The 29th IPSA World Congress will honor the memory of Leonardo Morlino, IPSA Past President (2009-2012) and a pioneering scholar whose work on democracy and democratization has had a profound impact on political science.
He was also Emeritus Professor of Political Science and former Deputy Rector for Research at Luiss. Prof. Morlino passed away in June 2025, shortly before the opening of the 28th IPSA World Congress in Seoul. Several special events will be organized during the Congress in Rome to pay tribute to his scholarly legacy and the lasting influence of his work.