Prague Conference

Conference 2026

General Information about the 2026 Conference

July 9-11, 2026, Prague

The 16th annual conference of the European Political Science Association will take place from July 9-11, 2026, in Prague, Czech Republic at the Prague Congress Centre.

European Political Science Association (EPSA) Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a welcoming and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion (or lack thereof).

We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. EPSA conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event at the discretion of the conference organisers.

This code of conduct applies to all participants, including the organizers and applies to all modes of interaction, both in-person and online.

Policies and Procedures in the Event of EPSA Code of Conduct Violations

Council Adopted 09 September 2022

In our Code of Conduct, EPSA has set forth clear expectations regarding the behavior of its members and participants at EPSA-sponsored events. This document outlines policies and procedures in the event of a violation of the Code of Conduct.

Violations of the Code of Conduct can be reported within two years of the date when the violation is claimed to have occurred to EPSA’s Ombudsperson, a meeting organizer, a member of the EPSA Council, or the EPSA President.

The Role of theD Ombudsperson

The Ombudsperson will be nominated by the association’s President and ratified by a majority vote of the Council and will serve a term of two years.

The Ombudsperson will act as a point of contact for any individual that has experienced a Code of Conduct Violation. The Ombudsperson will provide guidance to the complainant and make clear the avenues for pursuing a complaint both within the organization and with outside authorities. The Ombudsperson cannot provide legal advice but can be an important source of support and information.

While complainants are free to report Code of Conduct violations to any of the association officials mentioned above, it is strongly recommended that complainants begin by consulting with the Ombudsperson. Consultations with the Ombudsperson or any of the association officers listed above are strictly confidential and the details of any related communication will remain confidential, except as required by law. Consultation with the Ombudsperson or any of the association officials mentioned above does not commit the complainant to any further action. If, after consulting with the Ombudsperson or any of the association officials mentioned above, the complainant wishes to pursue a formal complaint, they should contact the Executive Director and President in writing. Throughout the process, the ombudsperson should continue to try to determine the complainant’s view of what appropriate remedies might be.

The formal complaint should include as much identifying information as possible(name/institution/position) of the person accused of the violation; the behaviour that was in violation; the approximate time/date of the behaviour; the location and circumstances surrounding the incident; and any other people that may have been involved in or witnessed the incident.

APPEAL PROCESS

Should either party to a complaint wish to appeal any decision produced by the process described above, they should issue an appeal within 30 days to the Council. Council members involved in the above decision process will be recused at the appeal stage.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

All EPSA-appointed participants to the process will agree to maintain strict confidentiality of the process and its outcome, including signing a non-disclosure agreement to this effect. This will include the Ombudsperson,  members of the FFC, the President, the Executive Director, and should there be an appeal, any additional Council members who are provided  details of the appeal.

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