An official announcement from the Organizing Committee of the 4th Global Conference on Parliamentary Studies
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the evaluation process for the 4th Global Conference on Parliamentary Studies, set to take place in Athens, Greece, on 13 June 2025. More than 90 high-quality abstracts achieved an average score of 2.5 or higher on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) Likert scale, and over 100 leading parliamentary scholars and practitioners from around the world (30+ countries) have been invited to participate in what promises to be a landmark academic event.
Set in the historic cradle of democracy, this conference will explore how democratic institutions can evolve to meet the complex challenges of the 21st century. In an age of rapid technological advancement, rising artificial intelligence, rampant disinformation and shifting geopolitical dynamics, parliaments are called upon to adapt and innovate. This global gathering will focus on the transformation of parliaments in the digital era, the impact of AI on policymaking, the role of social media and the metaverse in civic engagement and the fight against disinformation.
The conference will gather participants to examine the intersection of technology, policy and societal change within parliamentary contexts, while promoting international collaboration and reinforcing democratic resilience. Key themes include:
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The evolution of the digital parliament
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Media and disinformation in the digital age
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Geopolitical shifts and democratic stability
Important deadlines:
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Registration (upin invitation for paper presenters and attendees): 8 April – 31 May 2025
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Full paper submission: 7 June 2025
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Conference date: 13 June 2025
A conference book of abstracts will be published and all presented papers will be made openly accessible through a public repository under a CC BY 4.0 license.
We extend our deepest thanks to all who submitted abstracts and to those who supported the evaluation process. We now look forward to one of the largest and most significant academic gatherings in parliamentary science in recent years; an event that highlights our shared commitment to democratic progress in a time of great transformation.
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