Program

The detailed conference program will be published shortly after the registration deadline. In the meantime, participants are welcome to consult the program overview provided for initial orientation.

For recommendations for post-conference tours, please see the Venue & Travel page.

• Detailed program

  The detailed conference program will be published shortly after the registration deadline.

• Call for Special Sessions

  PLPR invites all members to propose and organise special sessions as part of the conference programme.

  The content and format of special sessions can be developed freely, provided they align with PLPR's goals, maintain academic quality standards, and are feasible within the conference's organisational framework.

  Special sessions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Thematic paper sessions
  • Book launch presentations
  • Roundtables and panel discussions
  • Interactive workshops
  • Poster presentations

  To ensure that special sessions can be accommodated within the conference timetable, proposals should be designed to fit one of the following formats:

  1. 30 minutes (plenary session): These sessions will be scheduled in plenary time slots, allowing all conference participants to attend.
  2. 1 hour 45 minutes (parallel session): These sessions will run alongside regular conference sessions.

  All special session proposals will be reviewed by both the PLPR Executive Committee (ExCo) and the local conference organisers, with distinct responsibilities: The ExCo will assess the academic quality, relevance, and fit with the aims and scope of PLPR. The local organisers will assess the practical and organisational feasibility of the proposed session, including scheduling, room requirements, technical needs, and other logistical considerations.

  Proposals for special sessions can be submitted until the end of September. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of October. Please submit your special session proposal via our submission system (Overview -> Your Submissions -> Special Session).

  Authors proposing a special session are requested to submit two documents:

  • Session Abstract (for publication in the conference program)
    A concise abstract describing the topic to be addressed, its relevance, and the key themes or questions to be discussed. This abstract will be included in the conference program. (300 words max)
  • Internal Session Description (for the review only)
    A description explaining how the organisers intend to run this special session. This should provide a clear picture of the planned structure, activities, and participant involvement, enabling the conference organisers to assess the feasibility and support requirements of the session. Also discribe organisational requirements, including: Preferred session format (e.g., 30-minute plenary slot, 1 hour 45 minute regular session time slot), Room requirements (e.g., lecture room, seminar room, flexible seating arrangement), and any other logistical considerations that the organisers should be aware of.

  Both parts are required for the proposal to be considered.

• PhD Workshop

  A full‑day PhD workshop will take place on Monday, 10 May 2027, on NMBU’s campus. The workshop will be coordinated by the PLPR PhD Coordinators Katharina Künzel (TU Dortmund University, Germany) and Bernadeta Baroková (Charles University, Czechia), together with Eilert Berre Ellefsen (NMBU, Norway).

  Building on the format of recent PLPR PhD workshops, the day will offer participating PhD candidates the opportunity to present and discuss their research in small, mentored groups, receive targeted feedback from senior scholars, refine their research focus and presentation, and engage with peers from across the PLPR community in a supportive and collegial setting. The workshop is open to PhD candidates working at the intersection of planning, law, and property rights, at any stage of their doctoral research. Additionally, each PhD research project will be displayed in a poster exhibition on Wednesday during the main conference.

  Find detailed information here.

• Social Events

  A number of social events will be organised as part of the conference programme. An informal welcome gathering, open to all conference participants, will take place in Ås on Monday, 10 May 2027, offering an opportunity for participants to meet and network. In addition, the conference programme will include on‑campus dinners from Tuesday, 11 May through Thursday, 13 May.

  Detailed information will be provided here in late 2026.

• Excursions

  Several excursions are planned for afternoon of Friday 14 May 2027. These will offer participants the opportunity to explore different conference‑related topics in Oslo and the region around Ås.

  Detailed information will be provided here in late 2026.