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AEA Poster Session

Over 200 large visual summaries of recent economic research will be on display at the poster session throughout the conference.

Presenters will be available January 3 and 4 from 1 pm–2 pm for discussion and questions.

Continuing Education

The AEA Recent Developments Series includes eight two-hour sessions presented by leading scholars and tailored to explore the latest research across various fields. These thought-provoking and enjoyable sessions are scheduled throughout the ASSA 2026 conference.

Recent Developments in AI and the Labor Market

Danielle Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Recent Developments in Causal Inference with Macro Data

Mikkel Plagborg-Møller, Princeton University

Recent Developments in the Economics of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains

Eric Budish, University of Chicago

Recent Developments in the Economics of Fertility in High-Income Countries

Melissa Kearney, University of Notre Dame

Recent Developments in Language Models for Economics

Elliott Ash, ETH Zurich

Recent Developments in the Political Economy of Elections and Democracy

Vincent Pons, Harvard Business School

Recent Developments in Welfare Analysis

Nathan Hendren, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Ben Sprung-Keyser, University of Pennsylvania

Recent Developments in Working with Network Data

Bryan Graham, University of California-Berkeley

AEA Lightning Rounds

The AEA Lightning Rounds shine a spotlight on many economic viewpoints, encourage conversation, and promote peer-to-peer networking. Each session includes 7-minute talks by 10 speakers followed by a brief audience Q&A. Last year’s inaugural sessions were a conference favorite!

Planned topics for 2026 include:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Cycles and Investment
  • Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Externalities
  • Floods, Fire, and Extreme Heat
  • Higher Education
  • Housing
  • Inflation and Expectations
  • Innovation and Technology
  • Labor Supply
  • Money, Interest Rates, and Policy Effects
  • Political Economy and Corruption
  • Promoting Health Care Efficiencies
  • Studies in Development Economics
  • Topics in Banking and Credit
  • Topics in International Trade

AEA Mentoring and Networking Luncheon

The AEA Mentoring and Networking Luncheon is designed to connect students and junior economists with senior-level economists from their respective fields. Enjoy a plated lunch while engaging in meaningful conversations. Attendees will be seated at tables of ten, each with at least one senior-level economist, organized around various topics. Students and junior economists are encouraged to register for this unique opportunity—space is limited!

Awards

AEA Awards Ceremony

  • John Bates Clark Medal
  • AEA Distinguished Fellows
  • AEA Distinguished Service Award
  • Foreign Honorary Members

AEA Excellence Awards Ceremony

  • AEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion
  • AEJ Best Paper Awards
  • AEA Distinguished Economic Education Award (AEA-CEE)
  • Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize (CSMGEP)
  • Departmental Seed Grants (CSMGEP)
  • Professional Development Grant (CSMGEP)
  • Award for Outstanding Research Paper in LGBTQ+ Economics (CSQIEP)
  • Carolyn Shaw Bell Award (CSWEP)
  • Elaine Bennett Research Prize (CSWEP)
  • Janet Yellen Award for Outstanding Public Service (CSWEP)

Networking

Relax, meet with colleagues, and build your professional network!

Welcome Reception

  • Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom, 5th Floor
  • Thursday, January 2, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Complimentary drink ticket, heavy hors d’oeuvres
  • Souvenir ASSA 2026 conference bag

Additional Opportunities

  • AEA Committee on Economic Education Friends Reception
  • CSMGEP/NEA/ASHE/AERIP Joint Reception
  • CSQIEP Cocktail Reception
  • CSWEP Reception to Honor the Inaugural Janet L. Yellen Award for Excellence in Public Service
  • CSWEP Mentoring Breakfast for Junior Economists
  • CSWEP Open Meeting Space
  • Open Reunion CeMENT Workshop

Exhibits

The ASSA Exhibit Hall is located in the Franklin Hall on the fourth floor of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Visit the ASSA vendors, tailored to your professional needs:

  • Academic Publishers
  • Producers of Online Research Tools
  • Survey Product Providers
  • Textbook Publishers
  • International Financial Institutions
  • US Government Agencies
  • Economics Associations
  • Analytics Services
  • Economics Honor Societies
  • Statistical Software Providers

Also available in the exhibit hall:

  • WIFI Cafe
  • Complimentary professional headshot photos on Saturday and Sunday!
  • Free coffee in the mornings and afternoons.

Resources

Onsite Ombuds

Any AEA member or attendee who believes they have suffered or witnessed harassment, discrimination, or retaliation or has another member or attendee concern, is encouraged to contact a member of the Ombuds Team who will be onsite at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown during the meeting.

Childcare

An onsite childcare program is provided by KiddieCorp at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Registration and fee required.

Nursing mother’s room at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.