IPSA Launches the 2029 World Congress Host City Bid Process

IPSA has launched the host city bid process for the 2029 IPSA World Congress of Political Science. The bid period runs until 1 March 2026. Following the shortlisting of cities by the Bid Committee, site visits will be organized from May to July 2026. The 2029 host city will be selected by the IPSA Executive Committee based on the recommendation of the Bid Committee and announced in October 2026.

In accordance with IPSA Rules and Procedures, the bid must be submitted by the authorized person(s) legally representing the national or regional political science association that is an IPSA Collective member or the organization recognized by IPSA. Bids may be submitted by a Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) but must be supported by a national or regional political science association that is an IPSA Collective member. If a bid comes from an entity from a region/country where there is no national or regional political science association that is an IPSA Collective member, IPSA reserves the right to accept the bid.

For more information and to download the documents required to make a bid proposal request, please visit the IPSA Call for Bids webpage.

Any questions regarding the WC2029 bid should be directed to callforbids@ipsa.org.