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this is a reminder of our call for the 2nd International Conference on Digital Science in Public Administration (22-23 May 2025), organised by the German University of Digital Science. </div>
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You are invited to submit a short 500 word abstract on completed research, work in progress, symposia and posters. The deadline is 10 April. Online participation is free for presenters and their co-authors. In addition, we offer the opportunity to publish
accepted papers in a double-blind, peer-reviewed conference proceedings.</div>
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Detailed information about the event can be found below and on the website: <a href="https://german-uds.de/2nd-international-conference-on-digital-science-in-public-administration" title="https://german-uds.de/2nd-international-conference-on-digital-science-in-public-administration">
Digital Science in Public Administration.</a><a href="https://german-uds.de/2nd-international-conference-on-digital-science-in-public-administration" title="https://german-uds.de/2nd-international-conference-on-digital-science-in-public-administration" style="text-decoration: none;"> </a></div>
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If you have any questions, please contact us at conf-office@german-uds.de. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event, either in person or online.</div>
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<b>Call for Proposals: Papers, Workshops, and Symposia</b></div>
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<span style="color: black; background-color: white;">2nd International Conference on Digital Science in Public Administration<br>
Navigating the Digital Evolution: Challenges and Opportunities in Public Administration<br>
May 22–23, 2025 | German University of Digital Science, Potsdam, Germany<br>
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<b>Organizing Committee:</b></div>
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Conference Chairs: Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel, Prof. Dr. Mike Friedrichsen, Dr. Georg Loscher</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
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<b>Full Paper Submission for the conference:</b> May 19th, 2025</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr;">
<b>Conference Dates:</b> May 22nd-23rd, 2025</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr;">
<b>Paper Submission Deadline:</b> July 31st, 2025</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr;">
<b>Paper Notifications:</b> 30th September, 2025</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr;">
<b>Camera-Ready Completion Deadline:</b> 28th February, 2026</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<div style="direction: ltr; margin: 0px;"><b>Scheduled Publication Date:</b> 2026</div>
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<b>Types of Submissions:</b></div>
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Papers: 20-minute presentations with 10-minute discussions. Submit a title, 500-word abstract, 150-word bio, up to 5 keywords, and 3 references.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Symposia: 90-minute sessions with 3–4 related papers. Include a thematic introduction, titles, 500-word abstracts, up to 5 keywords, and 3 references per paper, along with 150-word bios for each speaker.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Posters and Demonstrations: Visual presentations of research or projects (500-word abstract).</li></ul>
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Strategic Digital Transformation in Public Administration: E-government initiatives, digital infrastructure, change management, and performance measurement.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Artificial Intelligence and Automation: AI applications, ethical frameworks, predictive analytics, and human-AI interaction.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Citizen-State Relations and Service Delivery: Digital service design, citizen engagement, trust building, and digital inclusion.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Intergovernmental Coordination and Collaboration: Cross-agency platforms, interoperability standards, and integrated service delivery.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Security and Risk Management: Cybersecurity frameworks, privacy protection, risk assessment, and system resilience.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Digital Competencies and Skills: Digital skills development, leadership in digital transformation, and capacity building.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Challenges and Critical Perspectives: Digital divides, democratic accountability, ethical implications, and civil liberties.</li></ul>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Submission:</b><br>
All submissions must be sent via email to </span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><b><u><a href="mailto:conf-office@german-uds.de" id="OWA8ee771a8-53a6-42c4-b9a3-38de5df006ff" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">conf-office@german-uds.de</a></u></b></span><span style="color: black;"> by
March 15, 2025. For detailed submission guidelines, visit the conference website.</span></div>
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<b>Registration Fees:</b></div>
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Publication in Springer-Nature Proceedings: 200 € (for accepted papers only)</li></ul>
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<b>Proceedings:</b><br>
Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer-Nature. The proceedings will be indexed and accessible through the SpringerLink Digital Library.</div>
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<b>Venue:</b><br>
The conference will be held in a hybrid format:</div>
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On-Site: CloudHouse, Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 14, Potsdam, Germany</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; direction: ltr; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px 0px 8pt;">
Online: Virtual participation options available</li></ul>
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<span style="color: black;">More Information:<br>
For additional details, visit the conference website: </span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a href="http://www.german-uds.de/" id="OWA673c4f42-bff2-633a-44d9-427ec782a756" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">www.german-uds.de</a></u></span><span style="color: black;"><u><br>
</u>Contact: </span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a href="mailto:conf-office@german-uds.de" id="OWA22005fd7-12ed-a24e-9cbe-419abae8918e" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">conf-office@german-uds.de</a></u></span></div>
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