ARL Congress 2026: Deadline for abstracts extended to 15 March 2026

Submit your abstract on the topic of ‘European Regional Policy in Times of Transition’ now.

A dry, brown field with sparse grass and scrub. In the center of the image, clothes hang on an improvised clothesline strung between wooden posts, with a few old chairs nearby. In the background, a large industrial facility with silos and conveyor belts is visible. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue. — "Hang my out to dry", Second place in the 2020 ARL Photo Contest 'Just Spaces?'

The deadline for submitting abstracts for the ARL Congress 2026, 'European Regional Policy in Times of Transition', which will take place on 1 and 2 October 2026 in Cologne, has been extended. Contributions can now be submitted until 15 March 2026.
The Congress will address the current challenges and prospects of European regional policy amid multiple transformations.
Further information and the complete call for abstracts can be found on our congress website.