Call for Contributions
PRSA Symposium 2026
Geopolitical Risk in a New World (Dis)Order

Vienna, Austria — 9–10 July 2026

The Political Risk Studies Association (PRSA) is pleased to invite submissions for its first in-person symposium, to be held in Vienna on 9/10 July, 2026.

The PRSA promotes networking and scientific exchange among researchers, students, companies, consultants, and all individuals interested in political risk analysis and management. The Association maintains a digital space for open conversation, dissemination of research, and discussion on political risk, providing updates on seminars, workshops, and publications relevant to the field.

This symposium will bring together scholars and practitioners working on political risk across political science, international relations, sociology, business, and management and other related fields. Researchers at any career stage and professionals working in political risk, geopolitical analysis, or corporate risk management are especially encouraged to participate.

Format of contributions

The symposium will feature individual presentations. Full papers are not required; however, graduate students or participants wishing to receive feedback on written work may optionally submit a paper.

How to participate

Use this link to submit contribution proposals (max 250 words) on any aspect of (geo)political risk analysis, including but not limited to:

• geopolitical risk and global fragmentation

• business strategy in high-risk environments

• forecasting and strategic foresight

• political violence, instability, and conflict

• regulatory and policy uncertainty

• climate, energy, and technology risks

• methodological approaches to political risk 

• political risk consulting and corporate practice

Deadlines

Proposal submission deadline: 21 February 2026
Notification of acceptance: early March 2026
Registration deadline: 1 April 2026

Registration

Participation in the PRSA Symposium requires payment of a registration fee, which includes coffee breaks, a social dinner, and conference materials.

Early-bird registration (until 1 April 2026): €100

Standard registration (after 1 April 2026): €125 

For inquiries, please contact:
info@politicalriskstudiesassociation.org