The International Statistical Institute (ISI) is pleased to announce its Fifth Regional Statistics Conference (RSC), the first in Europe, to be held in Malta from 3 to 5 June 2026, hosted at the Valletta campus of the University of Malta. The conference will be preceded by short courses on 2 June, hosted at the Valletta campus, the Central Bank of Malta and the Malta National Statistics Office.

The RSC is a great opportunity to meet fellow statisticians and data scientists, not only from Europe and the Mediterranean area. Enjoy three days of discussions and networking in the fascinating Malta, ideally located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea and well connected to many European countries.
The RSC will present Invited Paper Sessions (IPS) and Contributed Paper Sessions (CPS).

For presentation in a CPS, the talk will be combined into a session with similar ones. The decision on the presentation mode (talk or poster) for each accepted abstract will be made by the Scientific Programme Committee (SPC), evaluating the author's proposal as a talk or poster, but also considering demand and capacity constraints.

The CPS submission system opens on 1 September 2025 and closes on 15 January 2026.

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The programme will cover the entire field of statistics, including academia, business, industry, government and official statistics, in line with the breadth of the ISI, its affiliated Associations and the other partners involved in the RSC. Topics include, but are not limited to, official statistics, survey statistics, environmental statistics, business and industrial applications of statistics, mathematical statistics, probability, statistics and data science, statistical education, statistical literacy, statistical computing and data visualisation. Emphasis will be placed on the interactions between statistics and data science with artificial intelligence. Contributions are expected in line with the ISI priorities: ethical and correct use of methods, advancement of knowledge and effective social impact.

Participants will also have the opportunity to experience the renowned hospitality of the Maltese people and to explore the island’s diverse cultural and natural heritage. From significant artistic works, such as Caravaggio’s paintings, to historic landmarks and scenic coastal landscapes, Malta presents a compelling environment shaped by centuries of cultural exchange. Its rich historical tapestry - marked by a unique fusion of civilisations, ancient architecture, and Mediterranean traditions—offers an inspiring and memorable setting. Remember that Malta is a very popular destination in early June, so book hotels and flights well in advance and attend this event!

Elisabetta Carfagna (University of Bologna, Italy) is the Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee and David Suda (University of Malta) is the Chair of the Local Organising Committee, while Monique Borg Inguanez (University of Malta) and Shabani Mehta (ISI Permanent Office) coordinate all activities.

We are looking forward to meeting many of you in Malta in June 2026.