INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

The International Conference began in 1994 and brings between 300 and 800 economists from around the world together to share the latest in research and methodology. This conference offers an exciting opportunity for the exchange of ideas amongst economists from both sides of the Pacific.  

Generally held late March to early April, International Conferences run two to three full days and one to two half-days of sessions concluding with a half-day tour or sightseeing adventure.

Consider hosting a WEAI International Conference and bring your college or university to the attention of top economists from around the world! WEAI has partnered with top institutions for hosting the conference such as University of Melbourne (Australia), University of Newcastle (Australia), Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Santiago), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University (Wellington), Keio University (Tokyo), Queensland University of Technology School of Business (Brisbane), Ryukoku University (Kyoto), Peking University Guanghua School of Management (Beijing), and Academia Sinica (Taiwan). 

International Conferences have included keynote addresses by Nobel laureates Peter Diamond, James Mirrlees, Kenneth Arrow, Robert Engle, Christopher Sims, Daniel McFadden, James Heckman, David Card, as well as distinguished scholars such as Orley Ashenfelter, Makoto Yano, Edward Kane, Paul David, George Kaufman, Cecilia Rouse, Pauline Grosjean, and many others. The participation-oriented program format along with addresses by leading economists provides the best mix of opportunities for professional growth for economists at all levels and fields of specialization.

  • 18th International Conference, April 1-4, 2026, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 19th International Conference, April 22-25, 2027, Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea
  • 17th International Conference, April 12-15, 2023, Melbourne, Australia [program]
  • Virtual International Conference, March 17-19, 2021, VIRTUAL [program] 
  • 16th International Conference, March 19-22, 2020, CANCELED [prelim program] 
  • 15th International Conference, March 21-24, 2019, Tokyo, Japan [program] 
  • 14th International Conference, January 11-14, 2018, Newcastle, Australia [program]
  • 13th International Conference, January 3-6, 2017, Santiago, Chile [program]
  • 12th International Conference, January 7-10, 2016, Singapore [program]
  • 11th International Conference, January 8-11, 2015, Wellington, New Zealand [program]
  • 10th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, March 14-17, 2013, Tokyo, Japan [program]
  • 9th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, April 26-29, 2011, Brisbane, Australia [program]
  • 8th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, March 24-27, 2009, Kyoto, Japan [program]
  • 7th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, January 12-14, 2007, Beijing, China
  • 6th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, January 14-16, 2005, Hong Kong
  • 5th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, January 9-12, 2003, Taiwan
  • 4th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, January 2000, Sydney, Australia
  • 3rd Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, January 1998, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2nd Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, January 1996, Hong Kong
  • 1st Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, January 1994, Hong Kong

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