Macro-finance conference invites women economists for research
The Bank for International Settlements, European Central Bank, Banca d'Italia, and CEPR invite submissions for the 6th WE_ARE_IN Macroeconomics and Finance Conference. The event, focusing on central bank-relevant research by women in economics, will take place in Rome on October 22-23, 2026.
Advancing central bank-relevant research
The conference aims to bring together women in economics to present and discuss new research in macroeconomics and finance, with a particular focus on topics relevant to central banks.
Contributions are welcomed across monetary policy, international economics, macro-finance, and financial intermediation.
Key themes include fiscal and monetary policy interactions in high debt environments, the impact of AI on financial markets, the transmission of monetary policy through banks and non-banks, and the macroeconomic implications of climate change.
Further topics cover global imbalances, the future of safe assets, global trade and uncertainty, stablecoins, CBDCs, and the macro-financial implications of geopolitics.
The initiative fosters interaction between junior and senior economists from academia and policy institutions.
PhD session and policy insights
The conference will feature a dedicated poster session for PhD students in their final year, encouraging engagement with the women in economics network.
Students planning to enter the job market in the upcoming fall are particularly encouraged to submit.
Additionally, the program includes a policy panel titled "The future of money: digital transformation and central banking.
" The event is scheduled to be held in person in Rome, Italy, subject to travel safety and restrictions.
Travel and accommodation funding will be available for academics and PhD students traveling from both within and outside Europe, in accordance with CEPR guidelines.
A vital platform for diverse perspectives
This conference represents a crucial initiative to elevate women's voices in macroeconomics and finance, addressing a persistent gender imbalance in academic discourse.
By focusing on central bank-relevant topics, it directly contributes to policy-making with fresh research.
However, the success hinges on attracting a broad and diverse pool of submissions, requiring proactive outreach beyond traditional networks.