International Conference on Political Geography and International Boundaries - (ICPGIB-27)


4th - 5th June, 2027 | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 4–5 June 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 3 SDGs SDGs 10, 11 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

4 JUN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Geopolitical Dynamics of Migration
    Track 02
    Territorial Disputes and National Identity
    Track 03
    Spatial Politics in Urban Environments
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Border Studies: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
    Track 05
    Global Governance and Territorial Administration
    Track 06
    Geopolitical Analysis of Regional Conflicts
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
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Day 02

Conference Schedule

5 JUN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    11
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Political Mapping and Spatial Representation
    Track 08
    State Sovereignty and Border Management
    Track 09
    Security Studies and International Boundaries
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    16
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Cultural Geography and Political Conflict
    Track 11
    Social Work and Community Resilience in Border Regions
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
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Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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