President-elect Janice Eberly and the 2027 AEA Program Committee have an exciting program planned for the ASSA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, on January 3-5, 2027. In addition to the 150+ thought-provoking and relevant sessions, there will be lightning round sessions, a series of lectures on recent developments in economics, posters, luncheons, and much more.

Featured 2027 AEA Panel Sessions

This year's program will feature sessions on the investments and institutions that support economic growth and standards of living, highlighting research on innovation, education and human capital, health, housing, the environment, and effective policy institutions. Featured speakers include Nobel laureates Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt on institutions and economic growth, as well as Ulrike Malmendier, Kenneth Rogoff, Silvana Tenreyro, and Raghuram Rajan on economic policy in a fragmenting world. Sessions will also bring together leading voices including Erik Brynjolfsson and Amy Finkelstein on productivity and AI; Oleg Itskhoki, Matteo Maggiori, and Adam Posen on global conflict and geo-economics; and Raphael Bostic and other experts examining the housing affordability crisis.

For more information and a list of panel sessions planned for the program, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/news/assa-2027-sessions.

An Invitation for Government and Public Service Economists at the Annual Meeting

For the 2027 AEA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, the AEA is pleased to invite economists working in the public sector to its President’s Reception on January 4, 2027, at 6:00 p.m. The reception will be held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, in the Capital and Congress rooms. Economists in government and public service put economic research and analysis to work on behalf of the public each day—informing policy, strengthening institutions, improving public programs, and helping decision-makers navigate some of society’s most consequential challenges.

Public-sector economists attending the annual meeting are warmly invited to join AEA President Katharine Abraham, President-elect Janice Eberly, and other AEA leaders at this event, which is sure to be fun and memorable for all.

Tickets Available for AEA Luncheons

Tickets are still available for two special luncheon events at the 2027 ASSA Annual Meeting.

The AEA Mentoring and Networking Luncheon, taking place January 4, connects graduate students and junior faculty economists with leading experts in their fields. Tickets are $30 for students and $60 for all others. For more information, including the names of table leaders, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/mentoring-networking-luncheon.

The AEA/AFA Joint Luncheon, taking place January 3, will feature Arvind Krishnamurthy of Stanford University discussing Safe Interest Rates. Tickets are $95 for all registrants.

Tickets for both luncheons can be purchased when registering for the ASSA Annual Meeting. To register and reserve your spot before tickets sell out, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/conference.

Early Registration Discount Ends December 1

Register by December 1 at https://www.aeaweb.org/conference for the lowest rates! The regular registration fee will increase from $250 to $300 after the deadline. Student registration will increase from $75 to $125.

RCT Registry Fee

The AEA RCT Registry allows researchers to share their work with collaborators, other scholars, students, and the general public by providing links to survey instruments, experimental findings, and experimental protocols. In 2025, the AEA executive committee voted to introduce a $50 registration fee to help support the continued operation and maintenance of the registry. Payments will begin with November 2026 registrations. Those experiencing financial hardships need only check a box to have the fee waived. Additional information about the RCT Registry can be found at https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/policies/rct-registry.

CSQIEP 1:1 Mentoring Program

The Committee on the Status of LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Economics Profession (CSQIEP) is currently recruiting mentees and mentors for the 1:1 Mentoring Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program seeks to match senior researchers with Ph.D. students and early-career researchers to offer one-on-one guidance on navigating the economics profession. Prior participants are welcome to apply. Applications are due on November 1. If you would like to sign up as either a mentee or a mentor, please go to the following website for more information and instructions: https://sites.google.com/view/csqiep-mentoring.

The CSQIEP 1:1 Mentoring Program is distinct from the annual CSQIEP Mentoring Conference, which takes place during the summer and will accept applications in the spring. Interested individuals are welcome to apply to both programs.

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