18th International Conference

Conference Format

In addition to the keynote sessions, the program consists of small discussion groups meeting concurrently. Including program participants, session attendance may range from 3 to 30, depending on the time of day and the topic’s popularity, etc. However, the most fruitful discussions often occur among small groups of interested individuals. Most of the economists attending will be on the program, so the format is intended to promote active involvement by all attendees. 

All days/times are listed in Indochina Time (GMT +7). There is no hybrid option for concurrent sessions.

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, April 1
11:00 am–6:30 pm  On-site Registration
12:30-1:00 pm Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:00–2:30 pm  Keynote Address: Maurice Obstfeld
2:45–4:30 pm  Concurrent Sessions
4:45–6:30 pm  Concurrent Sessions
6:45–8:00 pm  Welcome Reception

Thursday, April 2
8:00 am–6:30 pm -- On-site Registration 
8:30–10:15 am -- Concurrent Sessions
10:30 am–12:00 n -- Keynote Address: Danny Quah
12:00 n–12:45 pm -- Lunch
12:45–2:30 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
2:45–4:30 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
4:45–6:30 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
6:45–10:00 pm -- Participants Dinner (advance ticket purchase required)

Friday, April 3
8:00 am–6:30 pm -- On-site Registration 
8:30–10:15 am -- Concurrent Sessions
10:30 am–12:00 n -- Keynote Address: Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput
12:00 n–12:45 pm -- Lunch
12:45–2:30 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
2:45–4:30 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
4:45–6:30 pm -- Concurrent Sessions

Saturday, April 4
8:00 am–12:00 pm -- On-site Registration 
8:30–10:15 am -- Concurrent Sessions
10:30 am–12:00 n -- Keynote Roundtable Discussion
12:45–TBD pm -- Post-conference tour/activity (advance ticket purchase required)

Conference Close

Registration 

Early bird rates apply through February 15, so register early and save!

• Professionals:
  Members $290 / Non-members $360
  After February 15 -- Members $340 / Non-members $410
• Full-time Students / Post Docs:
  Members $135 / Non-members $170
  After February 15 -- Members $160 / Non-members $200

Hint: Non-members join or renew your WEAI membership now and save -- plus you'll be entitled to a journal submission fee waiver for your conference paper if submitted to EI or CEP within six months after the conference. It's a win-win!

Non-economist guests: Registered attendees are welcome to bring a non-economist guest (over 18 years old), registration is $100. Guest registration will open January 1 and is only valid for NON-ECONOMISTS NOT ON THE PROGRAM. Registered guests will be audited regularly and automatically canceled if found to include coauthors and/or professional economists. Questions? registration@weai.org .

Discounts: WEAI Institutional Member affiliates are eligible for a 20% discount on registration fees. For the code to take the discount at checkout, see your designated representative or contact us at 1-714-965-8800 or registration@weai.org.

Benefits: 1) Conference program. 2) Admittance to all general and concurrent sessions; lunches; coffee breaks; and Welcome Reception. 3) Waiver of manuscript submission fees for current WEAI members submitting their conference paper to Economic Inquiry or Contemporary Economic Policy by October 31, 2026.

Policies: Program participants must register to remain on the conference program. Everyone over the age of 18 must register, including spouses and adult guests. Badges are required at all conference events, including sessions, coffee breaks, receptions, and special activities. 
   

Special Activities

• Welcome Reception | Wednesday, April 1, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.
  Take time to relax, renew old acquaintances, and make new friends at the Welcome Reception hosted at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC), established in 1901 through the Royal Charter. The RBSC houses the first racecourse and one of the oldest golf courses in the country and contributes to the beauty of Bangkok, with its green expanse. Access to RBSC is membership-only and the best route to get there from the conference venue is to cut across the campus, stopping for a quick photo opportunity in front the Royal Monument of King Chulalongkorn and King Vajiravudh before crossing the street to RBSC through the University’s back gates. Student helpers will be accompanying the WEAI participants to the venue. Tickets are free, however advanced reservation required due to exclusive nature of venue (see Registration Add-ons).
• Participants Dinner | Thursday, April 2, 6:45 to 10:00 p.m.
  Enjoy a traditional Thai buffet along with a captivating dance performance by the Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts. After dinner talk by Phurichai Rungcharoenkitkul, Principal Economist for the Bank for International Settlements "The Craft of Monetary Policy: The Blackboard to the Trenches," followed by Q&A. Advance ticket purchase required ($85 per person, advance ticket purchase required, see Registration Add-ons). 
• Ayutthaya Adventure | Saturday, April 4, 12:20 to 8:45 p.m.
  Join us for this once in a lifetime experience to see UNESCO World Heritage Site Ayutthaya Historical Park and spend some casual time with your colleagues creating shared memories and new connections. Shuttles will transport you an hour outside of Bangkok to the historic city of Ayutthaya, founded c. 1350, where we will visit three temple sites. Before heading back to the university, we will enjoy a dinner cruise at sunset along the Chao Phraya River. ($130 per person, advance ticket purchase required, see Registration Add-ons).
     

General Ticket Information

• Children (of all ages) must have a ticket for all special activities.
• Any special activity ticket(s) will be included in the registration packet you will receive on-site.
• Space is limited for special activities.
• Please purchase or reserve all special activity tickets by March 1.
• Cancellations for special activities must be made in writing by March 1 to receive a refund. We are unable to give refunds for late cancellations.

Cancellation & Refund Policies

• Cancellations must be received in writing. Please e-mail registration@weai.org.
• Program participants must advise the participants in their session(s) of their cancellation.
• Refunds for program participants:
  Volunteer abstract submission fees are non-refundable upon accept/reject decision. If a volunteer paper abstract is not accepted for the program, the full registration portion of the combined fee is refundable. For cancellation by a participant on or before February 1, fifty percent (50%) of registration fee is refundable. After February 1, the registration fee is non-refundable due to the high administrative cost of rearranging the affected sessions and participants.
• Refunds for all others, not on the program:
  On or before March 1, the full registration fee is refundable, less $50 handling fee. After March 1, the registration fee is non-refundable.
• Membership dues are non-refundable.
• Refunds will be processed after the conference and are subject to a $50 handling fee.
   

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