THE 20th IRSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025

Will be held on July 14-⁠15, 2025 at City of Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

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THE 20th IRSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025

Welcome to the 20th Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) International Conference. We are delighted to announce that the 20th IRSA International Conference will take place on 14–15 July 2025 in the City of Semarang, Central Java. This annual event is hosted by Diponegoro University (UnDip), in collaboration with IRSA.

Diponegoro University, a leading institution in Central Java and one of Indonesia’s most esteemed universities, has long been at the forefront of advancing research and education in the country. Known for its dedication to academic excellence and community engagement, UnDip continues to play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and sustainable development.

This year’s IRSA conference will focus on the theme: “Localizing Smart Economy and Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth and Sustainability”. We look forward to welcoming researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to join us in exploring innovative solutions for building a smarter, more inclusive, and sustainable future.

The Conference

This conference is IRSA’s flagship annual event, dedicated to advancing research and fostering collaboration across Indonesia. It serves as a platform for open discussions, knowledge sharing, policy strategy development, and networking among scholars and policymakers. Since its inception, the IRSA conference has attracted a wide audience from various academic and policy institutions across Indonesia. Over the years, IRSA has built an extensive network of academics and policymakers focused on regional development. This network has grown to a critical mass, enabling significant contributions not only to academic research and publications but also to the formulation of evidence-based regional development policies at national, regional, and local levels.

The Location

Semarang
Central Java Province
INDONESIA

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Diponegoro University invite scholars, practitioners, and students to submit papers to be presented in the 20th IRSA International Conference. The theme of the conference is Localizing Smart Economy and Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth and Sustainability, and it will be held in Semarang, Central Java on 14-15 July 2025.

Potential topics to be discussed in the conference include, but not limited to:

  1. Digital and smart economy and local development
  2. Smart infrastructure and regional development
  3. Innovative governance and institutions for sustainable cities and regions
  4. Climate mitigation and adaptation in the changing environment
  5. Innovations for strengthening local competitiveness
  6. New frontiers in regional science theories and approaches
  7. Spatial transformation in the rapid urbanization era
  8. Mainstreaming gender and social inclusion in policy and practice

Extended paper abstract of about 500 words should be submitted online via http://www.conftool.com/irsa2025 by 2 March 2025.

Abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, potential contributions, and keywords. Abstracts must be submitted in English, as also the full paper.

Paper sessions are seminar-style for each paper and ample time for discussion and for participants to provide constructive feedback to authors. Paper presentations will be in English.

IMPORTANT DATES

1 Dec 2024                 : Call for Paper

5 Jan 2025                 : Abstract Submission Opening

2 Mar 2025                : Abstract Submission Deadline

4 May 2025                : Early Bird Registration Open

4 May 2025                : Notification of Abstract Acceptance

25 May 2025              : Early Bird Registration End

8 Jun 2025                  : Full Paper Submission Deadline

8 Jun 2025                  : Paper Presenter Registration Deadline

12 Jun 2025               : Pre-conference Workshop Registration Deadline

29 Jun 2025               : Non-Presenter Registration Deadline

12-13 Jul 2025           : Pre-conference training

14-15 Jul 2025           : Conference Date

CONFERENCE AGENDA

THE 20TH INDONESIAN REGIONAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION (IRSA) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

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PROGRAM

VENUE

 

DAY 1, 14 JULY 2025

 

08.00 – 08.30

Conference Registration

 

08.30 – 09.00

Opening Ceremony:

–      Chair of the Local Organizing Committee

–      President of IRSA Prof. Djoni Hartono

–      Rector of Diponegoro University Prof. Suharnomo

 
 

Plenary Session (2 Speakers)

 

09.00 – 09.30

Prof. Nicholas Phelps

 

09.30 – 10.00

Assoc. Prof. Rita Padawangi

 

10.00 – 10.30

Q&A Session

 

10.30 – 10.45

Coffee Break

 
 

1st Parallel Session

 

10.45 – 12.45

4 speakers per session

 

12.45 – 13.45

Lunch Break

 
 

2nd Parallel Session

 

13.45 – 15.45

4 speakers per session

 

14.45 – 16.00

Coffee Break

 

16.00 – 16.45

Keynote Speaker:

Prof. (H.C. Undip) Bambang Susantono

 

16.45 – 17.00

Q&A Session

 
 

3rd Parallel Session

 

17.00 – 18.30

3 speakers per session

 

18.30 – 19.00

Preparation to Gala Dinner

 

19.00 – 21.00

Gala Dinner with the Governor of Central Java Province (TBA)

 
 

DAY 2, 15 JULY 2025

 
 

4th Parallel Session

 

08.00 – 10.00

4 speakers per session

 

10.00 – 10.15

Coffee Break

 
 

5th Parallel Session

 

10.15 – 12.15

4 speakers per session

 

12.15 – 13.15

Lunch Break

 
 

6th Parallel Session

 

13.15 – 15.15

4 speakers per session

 

15.15 – 15.30

Coffee Break

 
 

Plenary Session (2 Speakers)

 

15.30 – 16.00

Prof. Arnold Tukker

 

16.00 – 16.30

Prof. F.X. Sugiyanto

 

16.30 – 17.00

Q&A Session

 

17.00 – 17.15

Coffee Break

 
 

Closing Ceremony

 

17.15 – 17.30

Cultural Performance

 

17.30 – 17.45

Research Awards

 

17.45 – 18.00

Closing Remarks by the President of IRSA

 

PLENARY SPEAKER 2025

Bambang Susantono

Nicholas Phelps

Rita Padawangi

F.X. Sugiyanto

Arnold Tukker

VENUE

The 20th Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) International Conference will be held in:

PATRA SEMARANG HOTEL AND CONVENTION

Jalan Sisingamangaraja
Semarang 50252
Central Java Province
Indonesia

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