The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Diponegoro University invite scholars, practitioners, and students to submit papers to be presented in the 20^th IRSA International Conference. The theme of the conference is Localizing Smart Economy and Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth and Sustainability, and it will be held in Semarang, Central Java on 14-15 July 2025.

Potential topics to be discussed in the conference include, but not limited to:

1. Digital and smart economy and local development
2. Smart infrastructure and regional development
3. Innovative governance and institutions for sustainable cities and regions
4. Climate mitigation and adaptation in the changing environment
5. Innovations for strengthening local competitiveness
6. New frontiers in regional science theories and approaches
7. Spatial transformation in the rapid urbanization era
8. Mainstreaming gender and social inclusion in policy and practice

Extended paper abstract of about 500 words should be submitted online via http://www.conftool.com/irsa2025 by 2 March 2025.

Abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, potential contributions, and keywords. Abstracts must be submitted in English, as also the full paper.

Paper sessions are seminar-style for each paper and ample time for discussion and for participants to provide constructive feedback to authors. Paper presentations will be in English.

For further details about the conference, please visit: https://semarang2025.irsa.or.id