SECoPA Annual Conference
The Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) is a leading regional network dedicated to strengthening public administration across the southeastern United States. It convenes scholars, practitioners, nonprofit leaders, and students to exchange ideas, advance research, and foster collaboration that connects policy with practice.
Through its annual conference and year-round engagement, SECoPA promotes evidence-based decision-making, ethical leadership, and innovative approaches to complex public challenges such as economic development, resilience, infrastructure, equity, and community well-being. The organization also provides a forum for examining emerging issues, including digital transformation, cross-sector collaboration, and the evolving role of public leadership.