The 13th Annual Conference of the International Association for Applied Econometrics will be hosted by the Department of Economics, Social Studies, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics of the University of Torino on June 25-27, 2025.

The primary objectives of IAAE are to enhance public education on the subject of Econometrics and its applications to various fields in Economics, particularly, but not exclusively, by advancing and supporting research in this field and disseminating the results of such valuable research to the public. The IAAE conference brings together leading researchers in the field and is a major forum where all aspects of econometrics (theory and practice) are discussed and debated.

Founded in 1404, the University of Torino (Turin) (UniTo) is one of the most ancient and renowned Italian Universities. It hosts over 80000 students, including over 5000 undergraduates of foreign nationalities and around 1500 doctoral candidates. More than 2300 professors and lecturers work in 27 research departments, covering all fields of science except Engineering and Architecture. Thanks to its high-quality scientific research, UniTo is one of Italy's leading institutions, performing well in the most prominent international university rankings. Within UniTo, the Department of Economics, Social Studies, Applied Mathematics and Statistics (ESOMAS) is a center of excellence in research and teaching in economics, finance, and statistics, promoting an interdisciplinary perspective on the analysis of economics and social phenomena. Most of the 70 professors and junior researchers in ESOMAS' faculty have a solid international background and publication record in the best scientific journals. Among them are several current and past recipients of ERC Consolidator grants and beneficiaries of the Rita Levi Montalcini program. As for teaching, ESOMAS offers a bachelor's degree in Economics and three first-level Master's degrees and is deeply engaged in the management of the PhD program in Economics of UniTo. The department also contributes significantly to the research and graduate teaching activities of the Collegio Carlo Alberto (CCA), an internationally well-known, twenty-year-old foundation participated by UniTo with the mission to foster research and high education in the social sciences, following the values and practices of the international academic community.

Turin is a city and an important business and cultural center in Northern Italy. It is the capital city of Piedmont and of the Metropolitan City of Turin, and was the first Italian capital from 1861 to 1865. The city is mainly on the western bank of the Po River, below its Susa Valley, and is surrounded by the western Alpine arch and Superga's hill.

The city was historically a major European political center. From 1563, it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, then of the Kingdom of Sardinia ruled by the House of Savoy, and the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865. Turin is sometimes called "the cradle of Italian liberty" for having been the political and intellectual center of the Risorgimento that led to the unification of Italy. Although much of its political influence had been lost by World War II, having been a center of anti-fascist movements during the Ventennio fascista including the Italian resistance movement, Turin became a major European crossroad for industry, commerce, and trade, and is part of the industrial triangle along with Milan and Genoa. It is ranked third in Italy, after Milan and Rome, for economic strength. The city is the world's 78th richest by purchasing power. 

The city has a rich culture and history, and it is known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums, and other venues. Turin is well known for its Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and Art Nouveau architecture. Many of Turin's public squares, castles, gardens, and elegant palazzi, such as the Palazzo Madama, were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. A part of the historical center of Turin was inscribed in the World Heritage List under the name Residences of the Royal House of Savoy.

In addition, the city is home to museums, such as the Museo Egizio, and the Mole Antonelliana, the city's architectural symbol, which in turn hosts the National Museum of Cinema. Turin's attractions make it one of the world's top 250 tourist destinations.

Turin is also worldwide famous for icons like the Shroud of Turin, the gianduja, the automobile brand Fiat, and the association football club Juventus, which competes with its rival Torino. The city, among other events, was one of the host cities of the 1934 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, along with hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics; Turin hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 and is hosting the tennis ATP Finals from 2021 until 2025.

Last but not least, Turin and its district are the largest Italian center for chocolate processing, with a production of over 80,000 tonnes, equal to almost 40% of the national total. Our city is the Italian capital of chocolate! There is a lot to do here. Welcome to Turin!