About us

Welcome to International Conference on Urban Governance and Policy Innovation (ICUGPI-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 Helsinki, Finland, 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

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

Call For Paper

Sustainable urban governance practices
Collaborative governance in urban settings
Urban governance and citizen participation
Impact of technology on governance practices
Future trends in urban governance
Innovations in policy-making for cities
Role of leadership in urban governance
Urban policy frameworks for sustainability
Challenges in urban governance systems
Case studies of effective urban policies
Equity and justice in urban governance
Public-private partnerships in urban policy
Governance models for smart cities
Community engagement in policy innovation
Urban governance and crisis management
Role of data in policy-making
Interdisciplinary approaches to urban governance
Governance challenges in diverse communities
Policy innovation for urban resilience
Impact of globalization on urban governance

The International Conference on Urban Governance and Policy Innovation 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 Planning, 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

Organizing Committee

Arindam Sengupta

Professor

University of Calcutta, India

Dr. Priya Chadha

Assistant Professor and HOD

Journalism, Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, India

Dr. Garima Mahajan

Professor

S D Kanya Mahavidhayalya, Mansa, India

Hengyi Zang

Universitario Tecnologico Universitam, China

Dr. Muhammad Umer

Associate Professor

COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Sohail

Postdoctoral Researcher

Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU), China

Dr. Dipak Kumar Sahoo

Assistant Professor

School of Sciences, Woxsen University, India

Dr Icomiare Adebudo

Epidemiologist

Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Nigeria

Dr. Manonmani Pandyan

Assistant Professor

Bio Technology, PRIST University, Thanjavur, India

Saddam Hussain

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

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
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-
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

Pakawat Indranat

Head of Product Safety and Responsibility

Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Chulalongkorn University

Dr. ARCHIE B. LAUDERES

Associate Professor

Agriculture and Technology

Dr. Mehboob Ahmedhusen Nagarbawd

Assistant Professor

Physics, International Institute of Information Security, Pune

Dr. A. Sundaramanickam

Associate Professor

Marine Biology, Annamalai University

Dr. Mahmoud Magdy Abbas

Researcher

National Research Centre (NRC), Giza, Egypt

DR. M. Mubarak Ali

Associate professor

Chemistry, Chikkaiah Naicker College, India

Dr. Farid khallouki

Professor

Biology, University Moulay Ismail, FSTE, Morocco

Mr. Mohamad Toutounji

Department of Chemistry, UAE University, Al-Ain, UAE

ABU MD. MEHDI HASSAN

VICE PRINCIPAL

Physics, GOVERNMENT CITY COLLEGE CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh