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Regional Studies Association (RSA) Annual Conference 2026

Society and economy

This four-day event will bring together leading academics, policymakers, and researchers to share insights, perspectives, and the latest findings in regional studies, economic development, policy, and planning.

Conference
Date
15 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026
Location
School of Business, Economics and Law, Vasagatan 1, Gothenburg
Registration deadline
19 May 2026
Participants
Ron Boschma, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Jennifer Clark, The Ohio State University, USA
Dominique Foray, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), France
Simona Iammarino, GSSI, Italy & LSE, UK
Cecilia Malmström, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Hans Westlund, Jönköping International Business School, Sweden
and more
Organizer
Centre for Regional Analysis (CRA), School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Registration is closed.

Attendees can look forward to an exciting programme featuring 700+ presentations, keynote speeches from leading voices in the field, and a diverse range of special sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities. There will also be ample networking moments, walking tours, field trips, and a vibrant social programme, including the conference dinner, welcome reception, partner events, exhibitor showcases, and post-conference tours to discover more of Gothenburg and Sweden.

With participants from around 55 countries, the conference will welcome both seasoned experts and emerging scholars.

Conference themes

  • Agglomeration, Clusters, and Externalities
  • Circular Economy, Green and Just Transitions
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Systems
  • Gender, Diversity, and Equity in Regional Development
  • Global Value Chains and International Business
  • Populism, Nationalism, and Social Change
  • Regional Inequalities and EU Cohesion Policy
  • Spatial Economy, Infrastructure and Housing
  • AI and Big Data in Regional Studies
  • Demography, Labour Markets, and Migration
  • Financing Regional Development and Change
  • Regional Governance, Policies, and Institutional Change
  • Peripheral and Cross-border Regions
  • Regional Development in the Global South
  • Regional Innovation and Technological Change
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