The eighth annual conference in the series on Network Science and Economics will take place from March 3-5, 2023 at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia). The conference is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with additional support from the Economics Department and College of Science at Virginia Tech and is part of an NSF-sponsored series entitled "Network Science in Economics". (Click here for call for papers)

The first day of the workshop (Friday, March 3) will be a one-track special theme session, Econometrics: Theory and Applications. The remaining day and a half of the program will run with multiple parallel sessions welcoming topics in the series' broader theme of networks in economics and a poster session. 

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Day 1: March 03, 2023 (Friday)

09:00 am - 09:30 am: Registration (NCB)

09:30 am - 09:45 am: Opening Remarks (NCB 360)

Special Theme Session: Econometrics: Theory and Applications. (NCB 360)

Day 2: March 04, 2023 (Saturday)

09:00 am - 10:30 am: 1A: Theory 1 (PAM 32)

                                   1B: Finance 1 (PAM 31)

10:30 am - 10:50 am: Coffee Break 

10:50 am - 12:00 pm: 2A: Social Learning (PAM 32)

                                    2B: Econometric Theory (PAM 31)

                                    2C: Mathematical and Computational Aspects (PAM 30)

12:00 pm - 12:20 pm: Poster Slam (PAM 30) 

12:20 pm - 14:00 pm: Lunch Break and Posters 

14:00 pm - 15:30 pm: 3A: Theory 2 (PAM 32)

                                    3B: Macroeconomics (PAM 31)

15:30 pm - 15:50 pm: Coffee Break 

15:50 am - 17:20 am: 4A: Learning from Others (PAM 32)

                                    4B: Production (PAM 31)

18:30 pm: Conference Dinner (Virginia Tech Inn Latham AB)

Day 3: March 05, 2023 (Sunday)

09:00 am - 10:30 am: 1A: Network Formation (PAM 32)

                                   1B: Empirical Economics (PAM 31)

10:30 am - 10:45 am: Coffee Break 

10:45 am - 12:15 pm: 2A: Theory 3 (PAM 32)

                                    2B: Finance 2 (PAM 31)

Fully detailed agenda can be found here.

Note: Locations in parentheses.

Abbrev- NCB: New Classroom Building (1455 Perry St, Blacksburg), 

PAM: Pamplin (880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg)

Click here for Code of Conduct.

For travel reimbursement rules and regulation, click here.

For travel reimbursement form, click here.

After you complete the reimbursement form please email it to Lynn Rader: ldrader@vt.edu

In the subject line please put: Your Name and NSF reimbursement documents

For your convenience, we strongly suggest that you utilize the conference block at the following hotels for discounted rates. (Links below will direct you to the group booking links)

• The Inn at Virginia Tech: www.innatvirginiatech.com

The Inn Reservation Line: +1-540-231-8000  Group Name: NSF Network Science Conference

Rate/Cost: $149.00 per night   Last Date for Discounted Rates: 02/01/23

• Hyatt Place: www.hyatt.com

Hyatt Reservation Line: +1-540-552-7500  Group Name: NSF Network Conference

Rate/Cost: $189.00 per night   Last Date for Discounted Rates: 02/01/23

• Residence Inn: www.marriott.com

Residence Inn Reservation Line: +1-540-750-4400  Group Name: NSF Network Science Conference

Rate/Cost: $189.00 per night   Last Date for Discounted Rates: 02/01/23

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites: www.ihg.com

Holiday Inn Reservation Line: +1-540-552-0900

Rate/Cost: $149.00 per night   Last Date for Discounted Rates: 02/05/23

• For restaurant recommendations, click here.

Driving to Virginia Tech

To reach the campus from Interstate 81 (southbound and northbound):

1. Take Exit 118 to reach the exit ramps for all three of the exits at this location. There is only one exit ramp serving the exits; missing the ramp means a trip north to Exit 128 or south to Exit 114 to turn around.

2. Take Exit 118B onto U.S. 460 West. This exit connects directly to the Christiansburg Bypass. Follow the signs for Blacksburg/Virginia Tech. 

To reach the campus from Interstate 77 (northbound):

1. Take exit 32 onto I-81 North. Continue for about 36 miles to Exit 118. There is only one exit ramp serving multiple exits; missing the ramp means a trip north to Exit 128 to turn around.

2. Take Exit 118B onto U.S. 460 West, then follow the directions above.

Note: All hotels have their private parking. If you need parking permit for campus, email us at networksciecon@gmail.com.

Other ways to get to Blacksburg

Fly to Washington DC (Dulles Airport for international, and also National Airport if you are travelling domestic): 

1. Megabus and Ourbus offers scheduled service between the Washington DC/Dulles Airport and Squires Student Center in Blacksburg. Here is the link to the Megabus bus/Virginia breeze routes: https://virginiabreeze.org/routes/

2. Look at the Blacksburg to Washington DC/Washington DC to Blacksburg Schedule. Please pay careful attention to date and time.

3. You can also rent a car from the airport in Washington DC and drive. It is about a 4-5 hour drive depending on traffic..

Fly to Charlotte Airport in North Carolina and rent a car. This drive is around 3 hours. There are no direct bus services as of yet.

If you have any questions or concerns, email local organizers at networksciecon@gmail.com.