The GOVTRUST Centre of Excellence at the University of Antwerp proudly hosted the 2023 Biennial Conference of the ECPR Standing Group on Regulatory Governance from 12 to 14 July 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium.

Conference highlights included the Standing Group Award for Regulatory Studies Development for lifetime career achievement, awarded to Professor David Vogel, University of California at Berkeley, the Giandomenico Majone Prize for the best conference paper by a junior member of the profession, awarded to Nir Kosti, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as well as keynote lectures, round tables, social activities and more.

The conference was a great success, attracting 196 participants who presented and discussed papers in 60 panels. In addition, 19 academics and practitioners were invited to give keynotes or speak at roundtables.

Thanks to Koen Verhoest and the organising team!