PEC 2026

19th Pan-European Conference on International Relations,
ISCTE- University Institute of Lisbon, 1-4 September 2026

We are delighted to invite you to the 19th EISA Pan-European Conference on International Relations (PEC), to be held at ISCTE- University Institute of Lisbon on 1-4 September 2026.

In 2026, our flagship event will take place in Portugal, at the crossroads of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, offering a unique vantage point for exploring contemporary international relations. Following the remarkable success of PEC 2025 in Bologna, we will gather in Lisbon’s inspiring scholarly environment at the ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon.

As per our tradition, PEC 2026 will be organized in thematic sections, both standing and new ones, and will welcome colleagues from a diversity of disciplines relating to international studies, from Europe and beyond. Plenary sessions will highlight key issues in current debates in international relations, with leading experts from our association. We will also offer opportunities through our Early Career Development Group events, social events, and professional development activities to nurture our community.

The EISA’s Mobility Fund has been increased over the years, and we will continue providing support for those in financial need to attend, ensuring our conference remains more inclusive and accessible. We are committed to making the 19th edition of our conference as welcoming and rewarding as possible, where ideas can be formulated, debated, criticized, shaped and sharpened through mutual respect and understanding.

It is this spirit which has made EISA’s Pan-European Conferences the leading annual event in International Relations in Europe, and we are looking forward to continuing this tradition Portugal’s vibrant capital!