About us

Welcome to International Conference on Citizen Participation in Local Decision-Making (ICCPLDM-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 14th - 15th August, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society. Whether you're a student looking to learn from the best and brightest in your field, an academician seeking to share your research with a wider audience, or an industry professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, you'll find something to inspire and challenge you at our conference. So why wait? Register today and join us at our conference for an unforgettable experience!

Important Dates

Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Paper Submission
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Last date of Registration
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Innovations in participatory governance
Enhancing citizen participation in governance
Barriers to effective citizen engagement
Role of technology in decision-making processes
Innovative approaches to public consultations
Case studies of successful citizen initiatives
Impact of citizen participation on policy outcomes
Strategies for inclusive decision-making
Youth engagement in local governance
Evaluating participatory budgeting practices
Public forums and community dialogues
Social media's role in citizen participation
Empowering marginalized communities in decision-making
Collaboration between citizens and local officials
Feedback mechanisms for local governance
Civic education and engagement strategies
Measuring the impact of citizen involvement
Local government transparency and accountability
Cultural factors influencing citizen participation
Future of citizen engagement in local politics

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Citizen Participation in Local Decision-Making invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as Local Government, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Conference Committee

Dr Jagbir Singh Narwal

Assistant Professor

Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India

Prof. Priti Diliprao Pohekar

Principal

Swa. Sawarkar Mahavidyalaya, Beed, Maharashtra, India

Rajakumar Guduru

Assistant Professor

School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, India

Dr. Ranita Basu

Associate Professor

Psychology, Woxsen University, India

Ms. Sara Ray

President

Summar Welfare Foundation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oleg Fylyk

Independent researcher

Lviv European University, Ukraine

Bahar Muhammed

Lecturer

Salahaddin University - Erbil, Iraq

Dr Heshamat Roshandel

Lecturer

Payame Noor University and Islamic Azad University, Iran

Zahra Hosaneea

Disability Rights Consultant

Kolpin & O'Connor Global Consultants, Mauritius

Dr. Vindhya Sathya Singh

Assistance lecturer

Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$416$382
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$654$611
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,861$1,623
Listener
$263$237
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$322$297
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$246$229
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$263$237
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$577$535
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,674$1,436
Online Listener
$161$152

Speakers

Mr. Bosse Omar NDAHETWA

international relation

Kocaeli University, Turkey

Dr. Sumanth S Hiremath

M.A., Ph.D

Sociology, Rani Channamma University, Karnataka, India

Jeronimo Paiva

PhD Researcher

Intelligent and Adaptive Software Systems, Portugal University

Dr. Paula da Silva

Senior Lecturer

English, Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies / CEAUL - University of Lisbon

Dr. Mohamad Maulana Magiman

Associate Professor

Social Science and Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

Dr. Stella Zorpa

English Language Teacher

English Language Teacher at Smart Learning, Saint Louis University, USA

Dr. Samar S.Hammadi

Assistant Professor

English, Al-Nahrain University

Dr. Pubalin Das

Department of Psychology, Heart2Mind Psychological Services, India

N.Hima Bindu

Associate professor

Human Resource Management, Andhra university

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ina Suryani

Associate professor

Language & General Studies, UniMAP