Call for Papers - European (Local) Public Innovation Conference
2024-09-17 08:00 - 2024-09-19 17:00 (Europe/Prague)
We are excited to announce the European (Local) Public Innovation Conference hosted by the City University of Applied Sciences Bremen. This conference is an integral part of the INNLocal project, which aims to co-design training and capability-building programs and continuously redesign local public services using mission-oriented innovation, digital-based solutions, and future-oriented methodologies.
Conference Dates: 17 to 19 September 2024
Location: House of Science, Bremen (Hybrid Conference)
Call for Papers: We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit their papers for the paper session on 18th September 2024.
Submission Deadline: 15 August 2024.
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Join us for the INNLocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments Conference!
2024-09-17 14:00 - 2024-09-19 13:30
September 17th, 18th and 19th 2024 in Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Germany
Explore how innovation thrives in local governments. Dive into sessions on environmental sustainability, citizenship participation, diversity, and change management. Speakers from across the globe will share insights on transforming communities through innovative practices. Don’t miss this chance to learn and collaborate.
Hybrid attendance available via Zoom! You are invited to take part.
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Call for Papers: II. European (Local) Public Innovation Conference
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-07-15 17:00
We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the II. European (Local) Public Innovation Conference, which will take place in September 16–18, 2025, at Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic. This hybrid conference is part of the INNlocal project, aiming to explore and promote innovation in local public administration.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit their papers for the paper session on 17th September 2025.
Submission Deadline: 15 July 2025.
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Join us for the II. European (Local) Public Innovation Conference in Opava!
2025-09-16 08:00 - 2025-09-18 18:00
From 16–18 September 2025, the Faculty of Public Policies at the Silesian University in Opava will host the second edition of the international conference focused on innovation in local public administration.
The programme features opening speeches, keynote lectures, and panel sessions, covering topics such as civic participation, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and diversity & inclusion. The conference welcomes academics, professionals, public administration employees, students, and all those interested in innovation and modern governance of cities and municipalities.
On the 2nd and 3rd day, the conference will also be accessible online via MS Teams and you are invited to take part. Participation is free of charge.
Find more information and the full programme here: innlocal.eu
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Get ready! INNlocal Conference 2026
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28
Innovation in local public governance is taking the spotlight in 2026 — and we want you with us.
Join the III European (Local) Public Innovation Conference, the flagship event of the INNlocal project, bringing together academia, local governments, civil society, and innovation leaders to rethink the public services of the future.
Over three days, we’ll explore mission-oriented innovation, digital-driven solutions, and new methodologies to tackle key challenges such as sustainability, inclusion, and citizen participation.
📅 26–28 May 2026
📍 EsACT – Bragança Polytechnic University
Be part of the community transforming skills, tools, and visions for public administration across Europe.
Innovation starts locally — and it starts with you.
