We are pleased to invite you to the 1st PhD Conference in Economics and Finance at Imperial College Business School, open to PhD students from all around the world. 

This event offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to:

• Listen to presentations from our keynote speaker as well as fellow PhD students.

• Present their research to peers, including those from our PhD program and other attending universities.

• Receive feedback from an assigned PhD discussant.

• Meet and network with PhD students from other universities.

The conference will run for two consecutive days and will feature one single session. Presentations will be followed by a discussion led by another PhD student. Speakers, discussants and participants are expected to attend the entire two-day event. The conference will feature a keynote speech delivered by Ricardo Reis (LSE). 

Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided for all attendees throughout the conference. The first evening of the conference will feature an exquisite dinner, attended only by speakers, discussants and organizers. 

We welcome participation in various capacities - whether you wish to present, simply attend the conference or contribute as a potential discussant. 

Submission and selection criteria

We invite submissions from all fields of economics and finance, including early-stage work. Papers can be submitted in a draft or extended abstract version, although priority will be given to full drafts or final versions.

Applications

You can apply to the conference as a presenter, as a discussant, or simply as an attendee. The application form will give you the option of applying as a discussant or attendee in case your paper is not selected.