Conference Format
The format is intended to promote active involvement by all attendees — most of the economists attending will be on the program. In addition to the keynote sessions, the program consists of small discussion groups meeting concurrently. Including program participants, session attendance may range from 6 to 60, depending on the time of day and the topic’s popularity, etc. However, the most fruitful discussions often occur among small groups of interested individuals.
A full day of virtual sessions will be held July 1 via Zoom, with the in-person program beginning July 2. All days/times are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -7). Virtual program participants will also be able to view keynote address and Presidential Address July 4 via Zoom.
The only hybrid sessions will be the keynote and Presidential Address. There is no hybrid option for concurrent sessions -- all concurrent sessions are either virtual (July 1 on Zoom) or in-person (July 2-6 in San Diego).
Tentative Schedule
Saturday, July 1 | VIRTUAL SESSIONS ONLY IN PDT (GMT -7)
8:30 – 10:15 am Concurrent Virtual Sessions
10:30 – 12:15 pm Concurrent Virtual Sessions
12:45 – 2:30 pm Concurrent Virtual Sessions
2:45 – 4:30 pm Concurrent Virtual Sessions
4:45 – 6:30 pm Concurrent Virtual Sessions
Sunday, July 2
1:30–8:00 pm On-site Registration
2:30–4:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
4:30–6:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
6:30–8:00 pm Welcome Reception
Monday, July 3
7:30 am–6:30 pm -- On-site Registration
8:15–10:00 am -- Concurrent Sessions
10:15 am–12:00 n -- Concurrent Sessions
12:30–2:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
2:30–4:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
4:30–6:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
Tuesday, July 4
7:30 am–6:30 pm -- On-site Registration
8:15–10:00 am -- Concurrent Sessions
10:15 am–12:00 n -- Keynote Address by Caroline Hoxby, Stanford University
12:15–2:15 pm -- Presidential Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting, Dora Costa, University of California, Los Angeles
2:30–4:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
4:30–6:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
7:00–10:00 pm -- Rooftop dinner and fireworks (tickets will go on sale in February)
Wednesday, July 5
7:30 am–4:30 pm -- On-site Registration
8:15–10:00 am -- Concurrent Sessions
10:15 am–12:00 n -- Concurrent Sessions
12:30–2:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
2:30–4:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
5:30–8:00 pm -- Special Activity (maybe Padres baseball game!)
Thursday, July 6
7:30 am–12:00 n -- On-site Registration
8:15–10:00 am -- Concurrent Sessions
10:15 am–12:00 n -- Concurrent Sessions
Conference Close