CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Department of International Relations and Diplomacy of the Ludovika - University of Public Service Budapest, Hungary organize a hybrid (on-site and online) conference on
June 19-20, 2025
titled
International Relations and Diplomacy Conference
“Crisis and Cooperation in a Transforming Global Landscape”
Venue:
On-site:
(Budapest, Hungary – Ludovika – University of Public Service)
Online:
MS Teams
In a time of rapid geopolitical change, understanding the relationship between crises and international cooperation is essential. The International Relations and Diplomacy Conference brings together scholars, researchers, and experts to discuss the key challenges and opportunities shaping global politics and security.
The conference will cover topics such as international relations, regional security, diplomacy, and security studies. A special panel will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chile-Hungary diplomatic relations, reflecting on historical ties and contemporary cooperation. We welcome faculty members, researchers, and PhD students from Hungarian and international institutions to share their research and engage in dialogue.
Dates and deadlines:
• March 20, 2025: Call for applications opens
(The abstract evaluation process takes approximately seven days, after which the applicant will be notified of the acceptance decision)
• May 31, 2025: Deadline for submitting abstract via online form
• June 02, 2025: Final Notification of abstract acceptance
• June 10, 2025: Conference program available
• June 19, 2025: Book of abstracts available
· June 19-20, 2025: Conference Day
Preliminary Program (CET- Central European Time):
Conference Inauguration & Roundtables
· June 19, 2025 (Thursday), 16:00 – 19:00
Panel Sessions
· June 19, 2025 (Thursday), 10:00 – 12:00
· June 19, 2025 (Thursday), 14:00 – 16:00
· June 20, 2025 (Friday), 10:00 – 12:00 (Hybrid)
· June 20, 2025 (Friday), 14:00 – 18:00 (Hybrid)
· June 20, 2025 (Friday), 18:00 – 20:00 (Online – MS Teams)
Information for Participants:
· The working languages of the conference are English, German, Hungarian and Spanish.
· Application: Please submit your application using this abstract form (Link)
· Submission of the abstract: (Link)
· Abstract requirements: The abstract should be 150-200 words in length, written in the presentation language (English, German, Hungarian, or Spanish), and include 5 keywords.
· Book of Abstracts: All accepted abstracts will be published in our online Book of Abstracts.
· Presentations: Should not exceed 20 minutes and can be delivered in English, German, Hungarian, or Spanish.
· Registration fee: Free registration, which includes participation in the conference, the program, the Book of Abstracts, and a Certificate of Participation.
Publication Opportunity: We are currently working on securing publication opportunities in several peer-reviewed journals. The deadline for submission of papers is 31 August 2025. The Call for Papers will be published at the following link: Link. The list of available journals will be updated on an ongoing basis..
Please note: The number of participants is limited. The conference will be held on-site in the Education Building at the Ludovika Campus (University of Public Service, Budapest). In exceptional cases, the conference organizing committee may:
- Allow online participation for those unable to attend in person.
- Accept Master’s students as participants, depending on the relevance of their research.
- Información en Español: Link
- Magyar nyelvű felhívás: Link
