DfP’25 – Europe Edition: Call for Abstracts, Full Papers, and Panels

Leiden University, The Hague, The Netherlands, 12th & 13th June 2025

We are thrilled to announce the Data for Policy 2025 Conference – Europe Edition, to be held in The Hague, Netherlands, on 12 – 13 June, 2025, in collaboration with Leiden University. This conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and industry experts to explore the transformative power of data and AI in driving sustainability and inclusion. 

Amidst global challenges, the “twin transition”—encompassing digital and green transformations—has garnered significant attention for its potential to reshape industrial ecosystems and influence social inequalities. However, in the scientific community and policy arena questions have been raised on whether green and digital transitions are mutually compatible or whether one transition can reduce or cancel out the other. Furthermore, we see sustainability as an integrative perspective that includes  environmental, social, economical and institutional sustainability. Both public and private sectors are increasingly aligning their objectives towards digital innovation and sustainable practices. Governments are developing policies to guide these transitions, ensuring that technological advancements account for sustainability. Concurrently, substantial investments are being funneled into industries poised to drive this twin transition. Data lies at the heart of this transformation, empowering  policymakers to monitor progress in real-time, identify emerging trends, and design impactful and targeted strategies. From driving down carbon emissions to closing the digital divide, data-driven insights offer the actionable intelligence needed to tackle complex challenges and pave the way toward a more equitable, sustainable future. At this nexus, the theme of the European Data for Policy Conference is “Twin transitions in data and policy for a sustainable and inclusive future”. 

The Conference Committee welcomes abstracts, full papers, and panel proposals from a wide range of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral perspectives. Submissions are organized into six standard focus areas and four complementary special tracks in the following formats.

1. Individual Extended Abstracts: We invite individual abstract submissions that explore the conference theme, “Twin Transitions in Data and Policy for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future,” as well as other thematic areas of interest to Data for Policy. Abstracts may present preliminary research, innovative ideas, or perspectives that contribute to an understanding of the intersections between data, policy, and sustainable transformation.
2. Full Papers: We seek full papers that provide rigorous analysis, methodological advancements, or case studies on topics related to the twin transitions of digital and green transformation. Papers should focus on themes relevant to the Data for Policy, offering actionable insights that can guide policymakers, inform academic discourse, or influence industry practices. Full paper submissions benefit from the integrated review, allowing them to be reviewed concurrently for both conference presentation and journal publication. Upon conference acceptance, these papers will proceed to a second review stage for potential Data & Policy journal publication. 
3. Panel Proposals: We invite proposals of pre-configured panels with several presentations or an expert discussion on a specific topic that align with the conference theme and encourage in-depth discussion on:

• • • The challenges and opportunities of the twin transitions, exploring whether digital and green transformations can support each other or pose challenges to one another.
    • Panels related to Data for Policy’s established thematic areas.
    • Practitioner and policy panels addressing specific regional issues or providing actionable frameworks for sustainable transition

Submissions are encouraged to reflect on the unique challenges or opportunities in each proposer’s region, engaging with local, regional, or global contexts. While our conference theme provides a frame of reference, we welcome contributions on any topic that adds valuable insights to the ongoing dialogue on data and policy.

For detailed information about the submission and post-acceptance process, please visit the Submission & Guidelines page.

Join us at Leiden University, The Hague, as we explore data’s pivotal role in advancing sustainable and inclusive futures !

For any inquiries or further information, please contact [email protected].