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PSA Annual Conference
Political Studies Association 76th Annual International Conference
PSA26: Political Studies Futures
30 March – 1 April 2026, Oxford
Join us in Oxford for PSA26 to discuss 'Political Studies Futures'
Online registration is now open!
Early bird rates until 19 January 2026
Registration closes 12 March 2026
Our 2026 international annual conference will take place in Oxford, from Monday 30 March to Wednesday 1 April 2026.
The PSA’s annual conference is a rewarding, and popular event for those researching, teaching, studying, or practicing politics, political studies, international relations, and related disciplines. Hosting over 200 panels, keynotes, workshops, and professional development opportunities, last year’s conference attracted over 900 international academics, students, and professionals. This three-day conference is a unique and valuable opportunity for delegates to share research, exchange ideas, and broaden networks.
PSA26 will take place in the heart of the city, across three central venues, all walking distance from each other. The main conference hub and exhibitors will be based in the Examination Schools, with sessions and events also taking place nearby at St Catherine’s College and Wadham College.
If you are looking for answers to frequently asked questions, see our FAQs
PSA26 Registration Fees and Delegate Support
Online registration is open!
PSA26 is open to all UK and international researchers and practitioners, at any stage of their career. Registration Fees for PSA26
The PSA is a registered charity, and our annual conference is part of our charitable aims to advocate, support, advance and enrich research and practice for those teaching, learning and practicing within political studies and related disciplines. The conference does not seek to make profit, and we strive to keep registration fees as low and affordable as possible.
PSA26 Key Dates and Deadlines:
- July 2025 – Call for Papers Open
- 17 October 2025 – Paper proposal deadline
- October 2025 – Registration opens
- October 2025 – Exhibitor bookings open
- Late October 2025 – Panels proposed
- November 2025 – Panels confirmed
- 19 January 2026 – Early Bird registration deadline
- February 2026 – PSA26 programme & panel listings announced
- February 2026 – Conference exhibitors announced
- 12 March 2026 – Final registration deadline
- 30 March – 1 April 2026 – Conference
Exhibitors at PSA26
The PSA Annual Conference is a perfect opportunity for publishers and other organisations to engage with over 700 international academmic, researchers and professionals. If you're interested in exhibiting at PSA26 please contact us at events@psa.ac.uk and we will send you an exhibitor pack with details about the venue, stand options and rates.
Other Useful PSA26 Information
If you're interested in attending PSA26 as a delegate, get a sense of what to expect at a PSA conference in this three-minute film from this year's anniversary event!
Please check here for FAQs
We will make available the following information in due course:
- PSA26 Conference Programme – including panels and papers
- Keynote Speakers
- Accommodation and food options
- Travel information
- Conference exhibitors and publishers
- General Information
- Cancellation and refund policies can be found in PSA26 T&Cs
PSA26 Contacts and Support
You can contact the PSA conference team at conference@psa.ac.uk with any questions or queries you might have.