Welcome to the information hub for the inaugural DMV PhD Conference on Political Economy & Development, hosted by the Georgetown University Department of Economics in partnership with gui2de. This conference will be an excellent opportunity for PhD students in the DMV area to network among peers outside their respective institutions, hear comments on work at various stages in the research process, and build confidence as presenters and discussants.
PhD students are welcome to submit work at all stages of research. Faculty are strongly encouraged to attend as their feedback is invaluable.
Conference Details
Friday October 24, 2025
Georgetown University Capitol Campus - McCourt School of Public Policy
125 E St NW
Washington, DC 20001
A detailed schedule will be sent out as the conference nears.
Relevant Deadlines
Priority presenter deadline: August 29, 2025
Final presenter deadline: September 26, 2025
(Due to a high volume of applications, only posters will be considered after the priority deadline.)
Registration deadline: October 10, 2025
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shir Bloch at sb2173@georgetown.edu.