CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
CALL FOR PANELS, PAPERS AND INTEREST GROUPS
We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2025 ICON•S Annual Conference, which will be held in person at the University of Brasilia (UnB), in Brazil, from July 28 to 30, 2025.
The conference theme is “At the Crossroads of Public Law: Equality, Climate Emergency, and Democracy in the Digital Era.” We particularly encourage submissions relating to the conference theme but welcome proposals addressing all areas of public law, broadly defined.
The submission process has been modified this year. Please read the guidelines carefully for each submission type. Incomplete submissions cannot be accepted.
Types of Submissions
We welcome three types of submissions:
- Individual Submissions: A single paper presentation proposal.
- Fully-Formed Panels/Book Roundtables: Pre-arranged panels composed of multiple presentations around a unified theme or dedicated to discussing a book.
- Interest Groups: ICON-S interest groups collaborating on specific themes.
Each submission type has distinct requirements detailed in the dedicated submission links provided below. In general, all submissions should include a title, an abstract/description of up to 250 words, and biographical details of participants.
Please note, that all individuals involved in a fully-formed panel, book roundtable, or interest group will need to make an individual submission in addition to the overarching proposal submitted by the panel organizer or group convenor. Each individual must also be an active member of ICON-S in order to make a submission.
Submissions are open only to those who have completed their first degree in higher education (Bachelor’s/BA/BSc/LLB or equivalent, including Brazilian “Bacharelado” or “Licenciatura”).
How to Submit
The entire conference process, including submissions, decision notifications, conference announcements, and participation certificates, will be managed through the Oxford Abstracts conference management software. Ensure that the email address associated with your Oxford Abstracts account is one you regularly use, as communication regarding the conference will be directed to that address. Kindly use this email address consistently at all stages of the conference; failure to do so may result in issues such as appearing unregistered.
Details on how to create an Oxford Abstracts account can be found here.
If you are facing financial hardship and cannot purchase a membership, you can apply for a waiver:
Participation Limits
Each participant can make up to TWO paper presentations (as a sole or presenting co-author). Subject to scheduling feasibility, each participant may take on TWO additional roles as chair or discussant. Exceptions may apply in cases where ICON•S assigns individuals as chairs or discussants.
Next Steps
Submissions will remain open until January 10, 2025. You should receive notification of our decision by approximately February 10, 2025.
If your proposal is accepted, you will then need to register for the event via Oxford Abstracts in order to confirm your participation. The relevant details and deadline for doing so will be included in the acceptance email.
Please remember: notification of acceptance does not equate to registration for the conference.
Anti-Harassment Policy
We draw your attention to the ICON•S anti-harassment policy, which including avenues for assistance and redress. This policy applies to all ICON•S programs, including both the in-person and virtual components of this Annual Conference.
Organizing Committee
Richard Albert, Juliana Cesario Alvim Gomes, Juliano Zaiden Benvindo, Gráinne De Búrca, Gustavo Buss, Marta Cartabia, Mariana Canales, Lorenzo Casini, Sabino Cassese, Erin Delaney, Rosalind Dixon, Claudia Golden, Michaela Hailbronner, Ran Hirschl, Juan Sebastián López, Ruth Rubio Marín, Ana Cristina Melo de Pontes Botelho, Emílio Peluso Neder Meyer, Stefano Osella, Irene Parra Prieto, Anna Pirri Valentini, Marianne Poehls Risco, Evan Rosevear, Amal Sethi, Sergio Verdugo, Joseph Weiler, Lucas Zwicker.
Submit Your Proposals
ICON•S membership is required to access the links.
