Call for papers

The 2023 conference on Learning, Evolution and Games (LEG 2023) will take place in Amsterdam from August 30 to September 1, 2023. 

The conference is intended to bring together researchers who are interested in the evolutionary foundations of economic and social behavior, evolutionary game theory, and learning in games. We welcome submissions from anyone working in these areas, both theoretical and experimental/empirical work. We aim for a small conference (less than 30 speakers) with no parallel sessions, where meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas can take place. 

Keynote speakers

Our keynote speakers this year are Louise Barrett, Sarah Brosnan, and Robert Frank. While many in the LEG community live in economics departments, we share interests with other disciplines, and having an evolutionary psychologists, a primatologist, and an economist as keynote speakers reflects that. Submissions from people working in all disciplines with shared interests are obviously welcome. 

Submissions 

Submissions should take the form of a research paper in pdf format sent to leg2023amsterdam@gmail.com.The deadline for submission is June 15, 2023. We may also consider submissions in the form of an extended abstract in case authors are unable to submit a full paper. Authors will be notified of decision by June 30, 2023 at the latest.

Hybrid & Carbon footprint

Because carbon emissions are a public bad, and all paths to saving the planet go through a substantial reduction in air travel, this conference will be hybrid. Those that come by train, bus, or bike -- typcially living closer by Amsterdam -- are welcome to attend the workshop in person, and those that cannot come by train, bus, or bike are welcome online. The Hybrid Learning Theatre at the University of Amsterdam was developed during COVID, and is designed to facilitate interaction for a mix of in person and online participants. For a more elaborate description, see the Hybrid / CO2 page.

Costs & financial support

There are no participation fees. Those that attend in person are expected to cover their travel costs, but they will be offered accommodation close to the conference venue. The cost of such accommodation as well as the costs of lunches, coffee breaks and social dinner will be covered by the organizers, thanks to funding by the Amsterdam Center for Behavioural Change. Partial cover of travel expenses will be considered for early-career presenters.

Past Editions

LEG2023 is the fifth edition. The first conference, LEG2018, took place at Lund University, Sweden, LEG2019 at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, LEG2021 was held entirely online, LEG 2022 was held at IMT Lucca, Italy. .

Looking forward to seeing you in Amsterdam, and feel free to forward this announcement to all interested parties!

Matthijs (on behalf of the LEG community)