Our 2027 conference will take place as a hybrid conference organised and co-hosted by the University of Sussex and Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

The DSA2027 conference will examine the changing role of philanthropies, private sector actors and non-traditional donors. We also encourage papers and panels that reflect on the potency and utility of academic critique of the development industry at a conjuncture when such critique is being coopted and repurposed by reactionary movements at odds with ideals of internationalism, poverty reduction, peace, empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Crucially, we also seek submissions that explore hopeful development futures, recognising that these are increasingly found beyond the OECD-dominated development industry

Hybrid in 2027

In 2027, our annual conference will be hybrid in format (in-person and online combined) to ensure the highest levels of inclusion, flexibility and engagement. We will have a range of panel formats to choose from to achieve maximum participation.

The call for panels is now OPEN