CALL for conference abstracts: 'Imagining New Ground for Science Diplomacy,' 16–17 June 2026, at AIAS at Aarhus University, Denmark

[Matteo de Dona]

Dear researchers,

Do you have an interest in the field of science diplomacy? The Science Diplomacy group of research fellows at the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) at Aarhus University in Denmark invites submissions of abstracts for the conference “Imagining New Ground for Science Diplomacy” to be held on 16–17 June 2026 at AIAS at Aarhus University, Denmark.

The field of science diplomacy stands at a significant turning point, shaped by emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing — both diplomatic tools and competitive forces — alongside complex and tension-filled multipolar power relations and urgent global challenges. In this context, science is often portrayed as vital to tackling these issues and gaining strategic advantage worldwide. This pivotal turning point represents an opportunity to broaden and enrich the field of science diplomacy: to make space for fresh perspectives and approaches to the topic and to invite those already working on science diplomacy to consider where multiple conceptions of “science” and multiple understandings of “diplomacy” intersect, conflict and co-exist. 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR THE CONFERENCE THEME: Imagining New Ground for Science Diplomacy

The Science Diplomacy group asks: Where can we imagine new ground — and new grounding — for science diplomacy? What practices, perspectives and possibilities have we overlooked when thinking about how science exists at the intersection of its epistemic and diplomatic dimensions?

HOW, WHAT and WHEN to submit?

To be considered for participation, please submit the following online by 1 December 2025:

☑️ a title

☑️ an abstract (of a maximum of 300 words)

☑️ a short bio (of a maximum of 200 words)

Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than 1 January 2026.

ACCESS THE FULL CALL FOR ABSTRACTS & SUBMIT HERE

🔗https://aias.au.dk/events/science-diplomacy-conference

ORGANIZERS: The AIAS Science Diplomacy group:

Casper Andersen, Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas, Aarhus University, Denmark

Maria Rentetzi, Department of Science Technology and Gender Studies, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany

Matteo de Donà, Department of Political Science, Lund University, Sweden

Rachel Fishberg, Department of Political Science at Aarhus University, Denmark

We are looking forward to your contribution and to engaging discussions in Aarhus this coming June. 

Kind regards,

The AIAS Science Diplomacy group