52nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
13 and 14 May, 2026
Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
13 and 14 May, 2026
The RSAI British & Irish Section invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for the 2026 RSAI-BIS Annual Conference in Belfast.
Suggested themes for the conference are listed below, though quality papers in all areas of regional science are welcome.
Please submit your abstract online via this page: Online Abstract Submission (this will open in a new tab).
Early career researchers and doctoral students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important dates:
Abstract submission opens: 20 December 2025
Deadline for abstract submission: Extended to February 27, 2026.
Presenters notified of abstract decision: No later than February 28, 2026.
Deadline for early-bird rate: 31 March 2026
Preliminary programme released: 17 April 2026
Payment deadline for inclusion in final programme: 1 May 2026
Conference fees:
Registration for the RSAI-BIS Annual Meeting in Belfast, May 2026, will open after the notification of abstract decisions (March 7th, 2024).
This year's conference fees (in Sterling) are as follows:
Standard member (Early bird until March 31st) - £280
Standard member (After March 31st) - £320
PhD student - £130
Early career researcher (3 years post PhD) - £170
Retired / emeritus member - £130
Accompanying person (social activities and dinner) - £60
Important dates regarding cancellation:
Cancellations received before April 17 will receive a full refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations between April 18 and May 1 will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations from May 2 (11 days before the conference) are not be refundable.
Proposals for special sessions are invited. Those wishing to organise special sessions are kindly invited to submit their proposals via the following submission portal: Special Session Proposals.
Questions on the conference should be directed to the Chair, Declan Jordan ([email protected]), or the Local Conference Organiser, Kevin Mulligan ([email protected])
Suggested themes for the conference are listed below, though quality papers in all areas of regional science are welcome.
- Regional growth and productivity
- Regional labour markets
- Migration, refugees, and integration
- Regional transportation networks
- Regional inequalities
- Spatial and geo-demographics
- Smart cities
- Sustainable regional development
- Regional energy use and environmental impacts
- Spatial political analysis and voting patterns
- Regional innovation and competitiveness
- European and national regional policy
- Rural economy and communities
- Liveable cities
Please submit your abstract online via this page: Online Abstract Submission (this will open in a new tab).
Early career researchers and doctoral students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important dates:
Abstract submission opens: 20 December 2025
Deadline for abstract submission: Extended to February 27, 2026.
Presenters notified of abstract decision: No later than February 28, 2026.
Deadline for early-bird rate: 31 March 2026
Preliminary programme released: 17 April 2026
Payment deadline for inclusion in final programme: 1 May 2026
Conference fees:
Registration for the RSAI-BIS Annual Meeting in Belfast, May 2026, will open after the notification of abstract decisions (March 7th, 2024).
This year's conference fees (in Sterling) are as follows:
Standard member (Early bird until March 31st) - £280
Standard member (After March 31st) - £320
PhD student - £130
Early career researcher (3 years post PhD) - £170
Retired / emeritus member - £130
Accompanying person (social activities and dinner) - £60
Important dates regarding cancellation:
Cancellations received before April 17 will receive a full refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations between April 18 and May 1 will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations from May 2 (11 days before the conference) are not be refundable.
Proposals for special sessions are invited. Those wishing to organise special sessions are kindly invited to submit their proposals via the following submission portal: Special Session Proposals.
Questions on the conference should be directed to the Chair, Declan Jordan ([email protected]), or the Local Conference Organiser, Kevin Mulligan ([email protected])