About the Conference
Public Service Without Borders:
Reimagining Global Leadership, Inclusiveness, and Collaboration
This conference will explore how public service education can transcend national, institutional, and disciplinary boundaries to address regional and global challenges. It will focus on renewing international partnerships, advancing inclusiveness across contexts, improving collaborative teaching, and building resilient, inclusive institutions in a time of political and social uncertainty.
Track 1: Accreditation Around the Globe and Quality Assurance
- Innovations in accreditation across regions
- Expanding our accreditation partners
- Guidance and support for small and new programs
Track 2: Inclusivity and Institutional Trust Across Borders
- Promoting ethical practices and social justice in institutions around the world
- Building inclusive governance in diverse systems
- Indigenizing public affairs curriculum globally
- Sustainability in public affairs education
Track 3: Cross-National Leadership Development
- Training the next generation of global public service leaders
- Global strategies for improving public trust in public service
- Leadership in fragile democracies and post-conflict countries
- Supporting women and marginalized leaders in global public administration
Track 4: Collaborative Teaching and Learning Models Across the Globe
- Sharing courses and faculty resources across institutions
- Teaching across modalities/Implementing flexible modalities to meet students’ demands
- Adapting and managing telework settings for students and faculty
- Developing an undergraduate program curriculum and teaching methods
Track 5: Global Strategies for Improving Faculty and Student Well Being
- Defining emotional labor in research and teaching
- Strategies to address stress, burnout, and mental health challenges among faculty and students
- Strategies to support students facing uncertainty about careers in public service
Track 6: New and Emerging Challenges in Global Education
- Teaching and researching public administration in conflict and post conflict countries
- Reinventing and reinvigorating public service globally
- The use of artificial intelligence in teaching or public sector work
- Teaching public administration amid political, fiscal, or organizational constraints
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Members lead the Conversation!
Members shape the conversation around the future of public affairs education at NASPAA Global! This year's conference offers workshops, roundtables, and panels that connect peers to discuss the most pressing global challenges.
Call for proposals closed on March 13, 2026.
Decisions will be announced on April 10, 2026.
The 2026 Conference Co-chairs share their thoughts on why this conference matters and why your voice is essential:
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Join us in making a difference by supporting our conference! With sponsorship levels available at a range of price points, every member has an opportunity to contribute and showcase their programs to our community. Head to our sponsorships page on the top right for more information.
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Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibit tables are available for $800 and can be reserved with or without a sponsorship level.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 NASPAA GLOBAL CONFERENCE HOSTS!
DETAILS
When
Where
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Questions?
Contact events@naspaa.org with any questions.