About us

Welcome to International Conference on Poverty, Urban Governance, and Social Inclusion (ICPUGSI-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 22nd - 23rd December, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea , 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.

Important Dates

Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Wed, Dec 2, 2026
Paper Submission
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
Last date of Registration
Tue, Dec 22, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Global perspectives on urban governance
Youth participation in urban decision-making
Crisis Management in Urban Governance
Public policy and social cohesion
Cultural diversity and social inclusion
Urban governance and social inclusion
Participatory governance models in cities
Impact of urban policies on marginalized groups
Social inclusion strategies in urban areas
Role of civil society in urban governance
Urban planning for diverse communities
Access to public services and inclusion
Community empowerment in urban governance
Evaluating urban governance effectiveness
Social justice and urban policy frameworks
Gender equity in urban governance
Urban resilience and governance challenges
Public-private partnerships for inclusion
Data-driven governance in urban settings
Environmental justice and urban inclusion

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Poverty, Urban Governance, and Social Inclusion 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 Urban Studies,Poverty,Public Policy, 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

Eduard Albay

Professor

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Philippines

Mohammad Dr. Ashik Mosaddik

Pro Vice Chancellor

East West University, Bangladesh

Farah Naz

Assistant Professor

Kinnaird College for Women, Pakistan

Mrs. Aouatef Oueslati

Communications Expert

Leoni, Tunisia

Dr. Allen Badeau

Chief Technology Officer & Founder

Harmonic AI, USA

Cassadee Yan

Managing Researcher

Maslow Quest Foundation, Cook Islands

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$489$449
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$769$719
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$2,189$1,909
Listener
$309$279
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$379$349
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$289$269
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
$309$279
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$679$629
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,969$1,689
Online Listener
$189$179

Speakers

Mr. Prabhakaran rajendran

Director of Supply Chain Professional Services

Supply Chain, CSCS LLC, US

Dr. Jamel Kaur Singh

Educator and consultant in Cultural Intelligence

Consultsingh Pty Ltd

SUREKHA NAKMAN KARANGUTKAR

Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's Law College, Mumbai, India

Jordan Waid

International Keynote Speaker

Foresight, Innovation & Strategy, University of Kansas

Dr. Vikas Arora

Director

Sunshine Group of Institutions, Rajkot, India

Dr Abhishek Ruia

Audiologist & Speech Therapist

Abhishek Speech & Hearing Centre, Kanpur

Veeramani Sampathkumar

FinTech Technology Leader & Independent Researcher, IEEE Senior Member

India

Dr. Ehsan Forouzandeh

Tehran Institute of Technology, Iran

Dr Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica

Executive Tourism Strategist

Tourism, ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA SAUDI ARABIA and NATIONAL AIRLINE OF MONTENEGRO

Dr. ARCHIE B. LAUDERES

Associate Professor

Agriculture and Technology