guidelines for participants
This section contains all the essential information for participating in the 8th Global Conference on Economic Geography, including session types, submission guidelines, and important deadlines. Keep track of the timeline to ensure you do not miss any steps, from submitting your proposal to attending the event.
All information will be announced progressively. Please check this page regularly for updates and adjustments.
Who can submit a paper to the Global Conference on Economic Geography?
The Call for Papers is open to scholars at all career stages, including PhD candidates, early-career researchers, and senior academics. Contributions from different geographical regions, methodological approaches, and theoretical perspectives are strongly encouraged, in line with the conference’s commitment to global diversity and inclusiveness.
What types of sessions and contributions are expected?
The conference will host a variety of session formats, including paper sessions, thematic panels, roundtables, and featured discussions. Detailed session types and submission formats will be announced progressively on this page as the Call for Papers develops.
How does the conference promote global diversity and inclusion?
Rome 2028 is designed as an accessible and inclusive conference. Measures include a tiered registration fee structure based on country bands, support for early-career and precarious scholars, attention to geographical and epistemological diversity, and accessibility-compliant venues. These principles guide both the Call for Papers and the overall conference organisation.
How will submissions be evaluated?
Submissions will be reviewed by the conference’s scientific governance bodies, including the International Scientific Committee, with the aim of ensuring high academic quality, thematic relevance, and diversity of perspectives. The full review process and criteria will be communicated together with the submission guidelines.
Where can I find updates on deadlines and submission guidelines?
All official information — including submission guidelines, deadlines, and updates — will be published on this Call for Papers page. As information will be released progressively, participants are encouraged to check the page regularly to stay informed.