Conferences
Members present formal theory research at the APSA Annual Meeting and at the conferences and workshops listed below.
APSA Annual Meeting
The Section organizes panels at the APSA Annual Meeting each year. Panel proposals are coordinated by the Section’s program chairs.
2026 Annual Meeting
Upcoming · September 3–6, 2026 · Boston, MA
2027 Annual Meeting
Call for proposals · Due January 13, 2027 (expected)
Dates marked expected follow APSA's usual schedule and are not yet confirmed.
Conferences of Interest
Conferences and workshops relevant to the formal theory community. Dates are approximate and may vary by year. Events are also circulated via the Formal Theory Talks email list.
| Conference | Timing | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University Early Career Formal Theory Conference | May | February |
| European Political Science Society (EPSS) | June | February |
| LSE-NYU Political Economy Conference | May | February |
| Formal Theory and Comparative Politics (FTCP) | June | March |
| Alghero Political Economy Workshop | June | March |
| Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) | January | August |
| Comparative Formal Theory Conference | October | August |
| Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) | April | October |
| Public Choice Society | March | October |
| Western Political Science Association (WPSA) | April | October |
| APSA Annual Meeting | September | January |
| Bocconi-Columbia Political Economy Conference | June | December |