AEW is a monthly applied economics workshop hosted by several Asian research universities and institutes. To accommodate different time zones, all seminars are held on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tokyo Time (i.e., 8:30-10:30 a.m. or 3:00-5:00 p.m. for Taipei, Hong Kong, and Singapore). 

Starting in August 2026, our schedule will shift to Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tokyo time (i.e., Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 a.m. or Mondays 3:00-5:00 p.m. for Taipei, Hong Kong, and Singapore).

The AEW audience typically comprises faculty members and graduate students from the sponsoring institutions—UTokyo, NTU Taiwan, NUS, HKUST, NTU Singapore, and HKU. Around 20% of attendees come from other organizations. Advance registration is required for all participants.

Following the keynote seminar (75 minutes, including Q&A), the presenter of the AEW discussion paper—chosen in advance by the keynote speaker—delivers a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute open-floor discussion. We accommodate the keynote speaker’s preferred feedback format: some have given formal discussions, which are highly valued, while others have offered informal comments from the audience.

Faculty and Ph.D. candidates from the sponsoring institutes can sign up for a 20-minute 1-1 meeting with the keynote speaker. The number of 1–1 meetings ranges from 3 to 11, depending on demand and supply. In the event of excess demand, we prioritize seats for full-time junior faculty and Ph.D. candidates on the job market who submit a paper to the AEW discussion session.