26th Public Management Research Conference

PMRC 2027 | Budapest, Hungary

Public Management and Democratic Repair: Possibilities, Limits, and Trade-offs

Corvinus University of Budapest | June 3-5, 2027 | Pre-Conference Workshops June 2, 2027

Read the Call for Proposals Submit a Proposal Visit the PMRC 2027 Website

Proposals are due October 30, 2026. All proposals must be submitted through the official PMRC 2027 submission platform.

Corvinus University of Budapest warmly invites public management scholars to PMRC 2027, hosted by its Department of Public Policy in the heart of Budapest. Periods of political and institutional change bring the relationship between democracy and public management into sharp focus. The conference welcomes submissions across the breadth of public management research and especially encourages work on how public management reforms can contribute to, or hinder, democratic repair.

Submission Types

  • Individual Papers: empirical (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) or theoretical/conceptual research.
  • Pre-Formed Panels: three to four complementary papers and a chair; a discussant may be included.
  • Roundtables: interactive sessions on significant and timely issues in public management.
  • Pre-Conference Workshops: skills-based or professional development sessions held June 2, 2027.

Each participant may submit up to two paper proposals and may present once. Abstracts are limited to 400 words. Full guidelines are in the Call for Proposals.

Key Dates

October 30, 2026 Submission deadline
January 2027 Decision notifications
February 2027 Preliminary program
April 2027 Final schedule
June 2, 2027 Pre-conference workshops
June 3-5, 2027 Conference

Plan Your Visit

Registration and fees | Travel, accommodation, and campus | Budapest guide | Sponsorship

Questions? Contact the conference team at [email protected].

Watch the PMRC 2027 Teaser

PMRC 2027 Save the Date. Click to watch the teaser.

About the Public Management Research Conference

The Public Management Research Conference (PMRC) is the premier event hosted by the Public Management Research Association (PMRA), bringing together leading scholars and practitioners in public management and governance. This annual conference provides a unique platform to share innovative research, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration within the global public management community.

  • Rigorous Peer Review: All proposals undergo a competitive peer-review process to ensure the highest quality presentations and discussions.
  • Unparalleled Networking: Connect with top scholars, emerging researchers, and practitioners from around the world.
  • Diverse Program: Participate in panels, workshops, and presentations covering a broad range of public management topics.
  • Professional Growth: Engage in intellectual exchange that supports academic and professional development.

Host PMRC 2028

New for 2028: PMRA will provide the conference platform. At its September 24, 2026 meeting, the PMRA Board voted to invest in a PMRA-hosted conference platform for PMRC hosts, beginning with PMRC 2028. Hosts will no longer need to select, contract for, or build their own software for abstract submission, registration, and event management. Host teams can focus on content and programming, start from the prior year's setup, and give attendees a consistent experience year to year.

Read the Call for 2028 Hosts

Past Conferences

  • 2026 | Washington, D.C. School of Public Affairs, American University | PMRC 2026 Photo Gallery
  • 2025 | Seoul Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul National University | PMRC 2025 Photo Gallery
  • 2024 | Seattle Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington | PMRC 2024 Photo Gallery
  • 2023 | Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University
  • 2022 | Arizona Arizona State University and University of Arizona
  • 2021 | Hawaii University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (virtual)
  • 2019 | North Carolina University of North Carolina Charlotte
  • 2018 | Singapore National University of Singapore
  • 2017 | Washington, D.C. American University
  • 2016 | Denmark Aarhus University
  • 2015 | Minnesota University of Minnesota
  • 2013 | Wisconsin University of Wisconsin, Madison