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PMRC 2026

June 4, 5, 6
Pre-conference workshops: June 3
Washington, DC

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Thank You for Joining Us

Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Public Management Research Conference at American University’s School of Public Affairs. We were thrilled to host you in Washington, D.C., for a rigorous and inspiring exchange of ideas.

Reaching this moment is the culmination of a two-year journey. Organizing a gathering of this scale requires immense effort, and we are grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life—from our dedicated reviewers and session chairs to our tireless staff, student volunteers, and generous sponsors. You are the heartbeat of this conference.

As we navigate complex challenges in our field, let us hold fast to our commitment to impactful, rigorous research that shapes governance and restores trust.

Khaldoun AbouAssi, Anna Amirkhanyan, and Jocelyn Johnston
PMRC2026 Conference Co-Chairs
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Videos

SPA proudly hosted the 2026 Public Management Research Conference on the AU campus in Washington, DC. Watch what the vibe was like and what scholars had to say about the field of public service.

Videos in this playlist

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    PMRC - What trends you're most excited about?

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    Public Service Myths That Need to Retire

  3. American University School of Public Affairs

    #PMRC2026 - Looking Ahead While Looking Back

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    Maxwell Dean David Van Slyke on Exciting Trends in Public Management

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    In One Word: PMRC is...

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    Dean Sandfort on the importance of public management research today

  7. American University School of Public Affairs

    SPA PhD students take center stage at #PMRC2026

  8. American University School of Public Affairs

    AI can't replace...?

  9. American University School of Public Affairs

    PMRCxSPA - A full circle moment!

  10. American University School of Public Affairs

    The PMRA board on #PMRC2026

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    What a beautiful day for #PMRC2026

  12. American University School of Public Affairs

    #PMRC2026 is here — Welcome to SPA!

  13. American University School of Public Affairs

    PMRC Special PhD Welcome

  14. American University School of Public Affairs

    PMRC 2026 | Building Community, Leadership & Meaningful Connections

Premier Partners

KAPSARC School of Public Policy
Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Platinum Sponsors

BYU MPA: Marriott School of Business
Truman School of Government and Public Affairs
Georgia State University Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Gold Sponsors

O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs - Indiana University
FSU Reubin O'D. Askew School
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration - George Washington University
UGA School of Public and International Affairs
University of Maryland School of Public Policy
USC Price Sol Price School of Public Policy

Questions?

For any questions about PMRC 2026, please contact us at [email protected].