Welcome to the website of the International Conference on Business Process Management. Since 2003, BPM is the premier conference for researchers and practitioners in the field of Business Process Management. The conference series is managed by a Steering Committee, currently chaired by Hajo Reijers.
We are delighted to invite you to the 25th International Conference on Business Process Management (BPM 2027), taking place in Leuven, Belgium, from September 5 to 10, 2027. Hosted by KU Leuven, this anniversary edition will bring the international BPM community together in one of Europe’s historic university cities.
Leuven is a compact and lively city where centuries of history meet a thriving culture of research and innovation. We may not have Toronto’s CN Tower, but we can offer something your feet will appreciate: conference venues, hotels, cafés and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Its historic buildings and bustling squares provide a welcoming setting for exchanging ideas and meeting colleagues. As the hometown of Stella Artois, Leuven also offers an opportunity to discover Belgium’s rich beer culture, conveniently within walking distance too. Close to Brussels and Brussels Airport, the city is easily accessible to international visitors.
KU Leuven combines a long academic tradition with a strong commitment to innovation and collaboration with industry. The university and the surrounding ecosystem of technology companies and spin-offs provide an inspiring environment for discussing how business processes can support organisations and society.
BPM 2027 will continue the conference’s tradition of bringing together researchers and practitioners across computer science, information systems, engineering and management. The programme will feature the Foundations, Engineering and Management research tracks, alongside workshops, keynotes, tutorials, dedicated forums and industry engagement sessions. This 25th edition offers an occasion to reflect on the development of our field and discuss the questions that will shape its future.
The conference will take place in Leuven’s historic centre, with sessions in KU Leuven’s University Hall and a conference dinner at a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beyond the academic programme, we look forward to creating opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, build new collaborations and enjoy Leuven together.
We look forward to welcoming you to Leuven!
More information: https://bpm2027leuven.org/
Johannes De Smedt and Jochen De Weerdt (BPM 2027 General Chairs)
The BPM community is committed to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our professional activities. We celebrate the diversity in our community and welcome everyone regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, education, and work experience. We encourage all participants to consider DEI in their writing, reviews, presentations, and all interactions related to the BPM conference. The BPM community has a tradition of researching and experimenting with real-world applications and, as such, needs to find the balance between research and societal events that shape our lives as a liberal society that supports DEI principles. Therefore, the conference participants should feel free to express themselves on all topics within and beyond our interests as a research community and to do so in a non-aggravating and respectful manner, being considerate to those who are the possible victims of, a.o., violence, war, or political oppression and making use of this special opportunity to gather in an international setting to better understand multiple view points in a safe and inclusive environment.