Workshop on the Economics of Science and Innovation

The 2026 Edition of the Workshop on The Economics of Science and Innovation will be held on July 15 and 16th at the Bordeaux School of Economics (Bordeaux, France).  

General description:

In today's world, science is a driving force behind technological progress and innovation. Whether conducted in university or corporate labs, and regardless of funding sources, scientific research is now a focal point for economists studying innovation, management scholars, and policy evaluators. 

This year's workshop is dedicated to bringing together PhD students and young researchers to share their insights into the expansive field of the Economics of Science and Innovation. We invite submissions from diverse perspectives, exploring a wide range of topics within the field. Key themes include the evolving organization of scientific research, the global dynamics of education and the job market for scientists, the impact of gender and ethnic diversity on research outcomes, the role of intellectual property in technology transfer, the effects of policy interventions, etc. 

Submit your contributions and be part of the vibrant discourse shaping the future of this dynamic field. 

Important Dates:

Online submissions open on April 5, 2026, and close on May 15, 2026.

Decisions on acceptance will be made on May 20, 2026.

Registration will close on May 31, 2026.

Full drafts/papers must be sent before June 28th, 2026.

Keynote Speakers:

• Ina Ganguli (University of Massachusetts Amherst) 

• Sotaro Shibayama (The University of Tokyo)

Scientific Committee:

We are pleased to extend invitations to these esteemed professors to serve as discussants for our workshop. All of them are well-recognized scholars in the broad field of Economics, with particular expertise in the Economics of Science and Innovation. Their insights are anticipated to enrich the dialogue, offering valuable perspectives to our participants. 

• Francesco Lissoni (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Pascale Roux (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Nicolas Carayol (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Laurent Berge (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Maider Saint-Jean (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Valerio Sterzi (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

Local Organizers:

We are a group of Ph.D. students and post-doctoral researchers, working on different topics within the realm of the Economics of Science and Innovation. Our goal is to establish a strong community of young scholars centered on this field and provide them with an opportunity to disseminate their work, receive constructive feedback, and make new connections with Ph.D. students and faculty with similar research interests. 

• Andriy Romanyuk (University of Insubria and University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Amal Boughnim (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Kevin Souchard (University of Bordeaux, BSE)

• Sara Savini (University of Bordeaux & University of Insubria)

• Lou Zaccaron (University of Bordeaux)

• Nori Meziane (University of Bordeaux)

• Rahmi Can Yamanoglu (Gran Sasso Science Institute)

• Daniel Souza (Polytechnic University of Milan)