The Public Management Research Association (PMRA) is seeking proposals to host the 2027 Public Management Research Conference to be held outside the United States.

To support institutions interested in submitting a proposal, PMRA President Rob Christensen ([email protected]) and President-Elect Lael Keiser ([email protected]) will be available to meet with potential hosts during the 2025 Public Management Research Conference (PMRC) in South Korea to discuss the application process and answer any questions.

Call for Proposals

2027 PMRC Host Application

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Public Management Research Conference (PMRC) will be hosted by American University’s School of Public Affairs in Washington, DC! Mark your calendars for June 4–6, 2026, and join us on AU’s beautiful campus for three days of cutting-edge research presentations, networking, and engagement with leading scholars and practitioners in public management.

American University Welcome Video

To better accommodate requests from many prospective attendees, SNU has extended the early-bird registration deadline for PMRC Seoul to April 2, 2025 (Korean Standard Time).

Please note: If you plan to register for PMRA membership prior to signing up for PMRC Seoul, you must complete your PMRA registration by March 28, 2025, to qualify for the PMRA member rate.

We are excited to announce that registration for PMRC 2025 is now open! Join us June 26–28, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, for the premier gathering of public management scholars. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, network with colleagues from around the world, and participate in thought-provoking discussions shaping the field of public management.

Ealy-Bird Registration Deadline: March 25, 2025

PMRC Website

As preparations for PMRC 2025 in Seoul advance, we invite organizations and individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities to reach out to PMRC hosts at [email protected] by April 1 to discuss available options.

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