2026 RSAI World Congress

The 15th World Conference of the Regional Science Association International will be held from 9th to 12th June, 2026, at Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN), Quito, Ecuador. The conference is jointly organized by the RSAI and the Ecuadorian Section, Ecuadorian Regional Science Network (RECiR).

The meeting is open to the world-wide regional science community. It aims to bring together the key elements of multidisciplinary regional science research and to provide a scientific platform for presenting and discussing research that advances our understanding of wellbeing and sustainability across regions and communities.

The central theme is “Wellbeing and Sustainability: Regional Science discussions at the Earth’s Core“. Key topics include wellbeing; regional, rural, and city development; spatial planning; climate and environmental change; sustainable development; governance; resilience; innovation; data science; and artificial intelligence—reflecting the Congress’s commitment to advancing wellbeing and sustainability at the Earth’s core, are important issues covered in the 2026 RSAI World Congress.

The congress will host countless exciting events, including special sessions and semi-plenary policy sessions.

This global event expects to host between 250 and 300 participants from around the world. 

Important dates

Deadline for special session proposals: December 15th 2025

Deadline for abstract submission: January 20th, 2026.

Notification of abstract acceptance: January 30th, 2026

Deadline registration at a reduced fee: February 20th, 2026

Deadline registration for being included in the program: March 23th, 2026

Registration fees are differentiated by RSAI membership and type of country.