- Digital Governance in a Multi-level and Multi-actor Ecosystem
Chair: Prof. Ann-Karin Holmen - Local Democracy as a Bastion Against Democratic Backsliding: Strengthening Resilience Through Community Engagement and Accountability
Chair: Dr. Izolda Bokszczanin - Local Governance and Climate Resilience: Strategies and Opportunities
Chair: Dr. Carmen Navarro - Local Parties: Diversity and Dynamics in Global Political Landscapes
Chair: Dr. Chris Tapscott - Making Local Food Democracy Work: Conceptualisations, Practices and Policies.
Chair: Prof. Paolo Roberto Graziano - Smart cities, AI, online participation and local state capacity
Chair: Prof. José Carlos Vaz - State Capacity and Local Governments in Challenging and Complex Times
Chair: Prof. Eduardo Grin - The Evolving Roles of Local Leaders: Strengthening Governance and Addressing Global Challenges
Chair: Dr. Daniel Alberto Cravacuore - The Local Level in Contemporary Politics: Multi-Level Dynamics and Spillover Effects Under Scrutiny
Chair: Prof. Silvia Bolgherini - The Political Economy of Intergovernmental Relations: Decentralization, Fiscal Federalism, and Governance Challenges
- Urban policies for sustainable development: policy styles aligning with Agenda 2030 around the world
Chair: Dr. Klaus Frey