Save the Date | Call for Papers and Special Sessions Now Open | 21st ILERA World Congress

On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to join us in Sydney, Australia, for the 21st International Labour and Employment Relations Association World Congress, to be held from 30 August to 3 September 2027.

Widely recognised as a leading international forum for labour and employment relations scholarship and practice, the ILERA World Congress brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, judges, union representatives and business leaders from around the world.

The ILERA 2027 World Congress theme: “Sustainable, productive and decent work: Bridging research, practice and policy” reflects ILERA’s commitment to supporting analytically rigorous and policy-focused research.

Hosted by the Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association (ALERA) and International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA), this landmark event will bring together leading researchers, practitioners and policymakers from across the globe to explore the most pressing issues in labour and employment relations today. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2027.

Yours sincerely

Judge Leigh Johns OAM
ILERA Organising Committee Chair

Save the Dates

• Call for Papers and Special Sessions Opens: 1 June 2026 
• Call for Papers and Special Sessions Closes: 28 September 2026 
• Early Bird Registration Opens: 1 August 2026 
• Early Bird Registration Closes: 14 February 2027 
• Standard Registration Opens: 15 February 2027 
• ILERA World Congress: 30 August – 3 September 2027 

Call for Papers and Special Sessions Open

We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers and Special Sessions, for the 21st ILERA World Congress is now open.

We welcome submissions across the following thematic tracks in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

• Track 1: Decent, Safe and Healthy Work
• Track 2: Equitable and Inclusive Work
• Track 3: Strong and Democratic Institutions for Work
• Track 4: Decent and Productive Work in the Digital Age
• Track 5: Work and Sustainable Climate Transitions

To view the Congress tracks in detail, please visit here.

Submission Details

• Abstract Submissions Open: Monday 1 June 2026
• Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday 28 September 2026
• Notification to Authors: Friday 13 November 2026

How to Submit

Abstracts must be submitted via the below online portals:

• Call for Papers Portal here.
• Call for Special Sessions Portal here.

Please review the submission guidelines on our website for full details on word limits, formatting requirements and presentation types.

Early Bird Registration 

Early bird registration opens 1 August 2026. We encourage all intending presenters to register early to secure the best available rate.

Sponsorship Prospectus Launch

The ILERA World Congress 2027 offers a unique opportunity to connect with a global audience of leading IR academics, practitioners, legal professionals, and policymakers. If your organisation is interested in supporting the Congress, we invite you to express your interest below and our team will be in touch with further information.

Stay Informed

To receive updates on the program, registration and all Congress news, we invite you to register your interest via our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2027. 

Warm regards

Congress Secretariat
ILERA World Congress 2027
E: enquiries@ilera2027.com
W: www.ilera2027.com