State of the Indo-Pacific Conference 2025
9–10 October · Melbourne, New Delhi & Online · Shaping Power and Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
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Call for Panels: IPSC State of the Indo-Pacific Conference 2025
Conference Dates: 9–10 October 2025
Location: Hybrid – Melbourne, Australia; New Delhi, India & Online
About the Call
The Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) invites panel proposals for the 2025 State of the Indo-Pacific Conference. We are seeking dynamic, interdisciplinary sessions that address the Indo-Pacific's evolving geopolitical, security, economic, climate, and governance challenges. Panels should feature original insights, diverse perspectives, and practical policy relevance.
Submission Guidelines
- Panel Title (max 15 words)
- Abstract (250–300 words)
- Panel Chair and 3–4 Confirmed Speakers
- Short Bios (50–100 words each)
- Preferred Format (In-person, hybrid, virtual)
We welcome submissions from individuals and institutions regardless of nationality, location, institutional affiliation, or career stage. IPSC encourages contributions that reflect the diversity of the Indo-Pacific and beyond, including proposals from early-career researchers, practitioners, civil society, and those representing underrepresented or emerging regions. All proposals will be assessed solely on their academic and professional merit, including originality, relevance, and clarity.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: 16 August 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 30 August 2025
How to Submit
Please complete the online form linked below to submit your panel proposal. Submissions must include a title, abstract, names and affiliations of confirmed participants, and a brief description of the session format.
Please upload your proposal document as a single PDF file.
File name format: IPSC2025_Panel_LastName_ShortTitle.pdf(e.g., IPSC2025_Panel_Singh_ConnectivityReform.pdf)
Only PDF files are accepted.
Submit Your Panel ProposalEvaluation Criteria
- Relevance to conference theme
- Diversity and originality of panel composition
- Policy relevance or academic rigour
- Geographic and gender balance
For questions, contact us at the above email. We look forward to your ideas shaping this critical regional dialogue.
Submit a Roundtable Proposal
In addition to panel submissions, IPSC invites proposals for moderated roundtable discussions at the 2025 State of the Indo-Pacific Conference (9–10 October, Melbourne, New Delhi & Online). Roundtables should be dynamic 60–75 minute dialogues focused on policy challenges, regional cooperation, innovation, and strategic futures.
Roundtable Submission Guidelines
- Title of Roundtable (max 15 words)
- Roundtable Summary (200–300 words)
- Facilitator/Moderator name and affiliation
- List of 3–5 confirmed discussants (name + role)
- Format preference (in-person / hybrid / virtual)
We encourage proposals featuring diverse regional representation and practitioner-academic collaboration.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: 16 August 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 30 August 2025
How to Submit
Please complete the online form linked below to submit your roundtable proposal. Submissions must include a title, abstract, names and affiliations of confirmed participants, and a brief description of the session format.
Please upload your proposal document as a single PDF file.
File name format: IPSC2025_Panel_LastName_ShortTitle.pdf(e.g., IPSC2025_Panel_Singh_ConnectivityReform.pdf)
Only PDF files are accepted.
Submit Your Roundtable Proposal