The International Conference on International Relations (ICON-IR) at Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) was launched in 2016 as a forum to address global issues and promote international relations scholarship.
ICON-IR has since evolved into a prominent biennial gathering, attracting scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from Indonesia and around the world. It serves as an important platform for exchanging diverse perspectives, generating policy insights, and encouraging academic cooperation.
As a flagship academic initiative of the International Relations Department at UNPAR, ICON-IR has become a symbol of the university’s commitment to fostering scholarly excellence and thought leadership. By bridging academic inquiry and practical application, ICON-IR contributes significantly to global discussions on international relations.
ICON-IR Through the Years

Human Security: Safeguarding and Empowering People
ICON-IR 2018 | 5th – 6th October 2018
Revisiting Bandung: Cultivating Asia’s Insights on Global International Relations and Political Science
ICON-IR 2022 | 11th – 12th August 2022
Navigating Through The Years of Living Dangerous: New Issues and Perspectives
ICON-IR 2024 | 26th – 27th August 2024
Traversing Turbulence in World Politics: Scrutinizing Scenario to Drive a New Global Order