Data for Policy CIC, is a global network of researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders dedicated to exploring how data and emerging technologies, including AI, can enhance decision-making and public policy outcomes. Our mission is to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice, fostering innovative solutions for a sustainable and inclusive future.

They are excited to announce the Data for Policy 2025 Conference – Europe Edition, which will take place on 12th & 13th June 2025 at Leiden University, The Hague, Netherlands. This year’s conference will bring together key stakeholders from academia, government, and industry to explore how data and AI can drive sustainability and inclusion across digital and green transitions around the theme “Twin transitions in data and policy for a sustainable and inclusive future”.

We are currently accepting submissions of individual extended abstracts, full Papers, and panel proposals. The submission deadline is 21 February 2025. 

Full papers will undergo an integrated review process for both conference presentation and publication in the Data & Policy journal.(Cambridge University Press). 

Submissions are invited from academia, industry, and policy sectors. We encourage contributions that address both global and regional challenges. For full details on the submission process, please visit this page.  

We would appreciate it if you could share this call for papers with relevant groups within your institution.

The Data for Policy 2025 – Europe Edition also offers a range of partnership options, including main conference sponsorships, individual panel or keynote session sponsorships, and exhibition and demonstration spaces. Partnering with us offers your institution the chance to contribute to meaningful discussions that shape the future of policy, technology, and innovation. For more details on how to get involved, please visit our partnership page.