62^nd Annual AEF Conference: Call for Papers 2025

Registration & Abstract Submission now open

The Academy of Economics & Finance conference provides a prestigious opportunity for attendees to showcase their latest research, engage with congenial fellow faculty, and learn about the newest trends across the world of economics and finance and teaching pedagogy.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE!

1. Click “Register” and follow the prompts. You must register in order to submit an abstract.
2. If your abstract is accepted for presentation, you will receive an acceptance letter via email.
3. If your abstract is not accepted, you will be notified via email, and eligible for a full refund.

Topics related to economics, finance, and economics/finance education will be considered for presentation so please consider our venue as an outlet for your research.

We also particularly welcome both graduate and undergraduate students to present their research in a supportive & nurturing learning environment, as part of these respective papers competitions

CONFERENCE FEES (All fees must be paid online using the above registration link)

• Professor registration fee: $175 by Nov 22^nd, or $200 (after Nov. 22^nd)
• Graduate student registration fee: $100
• Undergraduate student registration fee: $60
• J. Anderson Davis Luncheon ticket: $30 per person
• Non-presenting family or friends welcome to attend for a registration fee of $100.

The Registration & Abstract link also allows you to add Conference guests where applicable.

OUR VENUE

This year’s conference will be returning to the majestic Hilton Pensacola Beach at 12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida, 32661.  The conference room rate is just $169/night and includes self-parking & complimentary Wi-Fi for meeting and guest accommodation!

Valet parking is also available for an additional $25/night.

OUR CONFERENCE DATES:

Conference Sessions will take place from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 13^th, and Friday, February 14^th. The Teacher Training Program will be held on Saturday, February 15^th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

OUR SPECIAL EVENTS:

1. President’s Reception (Feb. 13th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM)
2. J. Anderson Davis Luncheon (Feb. 14th, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM)
3. Teacher Training Workshop (Feb. 15th, 8:00 – 11:45 AM)
4. Outstanding Conference Papers Competition
5. Graduate Research Paper Competition
6. Undergraduate Research Paper Competition

OUR KEY DATES:

1. August 31^st, 2024: First day for Registration & abstract submissions.
2. November 22^nd 2024: Deadline for early bird registration discount
3. December 6^th, 2024: Deadline for abstract submissions.
4. January 10^th, 2024: Last day to cancel & receive a partial refund.
5. January 13^th, 2024: Last day to book a room at the conference rate; from $169/night!

We very much look forward to warmly welcoming you back to the AEF Conference 2025 at the majestic Hilton Hotel at Pensacola Beach, Fl in February 2025!

Richard Lewin

AEF Program Chair, President-Elect

 CONFERENCE FEES (All fees must be paid online using the above submission link):

• Professor/Faculty registration fee: $175 (by Nov. 24th) or $200 (after Nov. 24th)
• Graduate student registration fee: $100
• Undergraduate student registration fee: $60
• J. Anderson Davis Luncheon: $30/person
• Non-presenting family or friends of registrants are welcome to attend at a discounted fee of $100. The above registration link will allow you to add guests. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received on or before January 10th, 2024, to receive a partial refund. If your abstract was accepted for presentation, $60 of your registration fee is non-refundable. Cancellations received after January 10th, 2024, are not eligible for a refund.

KEY DATES:

• August 1, 2024: First day for abstract submissions.
• December 1, 2024: Deadline for abstract submissions.
• January 10, 2025: Last day to cancel and still receive a partial refund.
• January 11, 2025: Last day to book a room at the conference rate of $195/night

We hope to see you in Pensacola!

Richard Lewin

AEF Program Chair, President-Elect

Conference website: 

Please consider submitting your research to one of our journals :

If you do not intend to submit an abstract or present a paper you can register as an Observer. Observers will not be listed in the program, but may attend the sessions. The registration fee for Observers is $60 before November 15th and rises to $75 after November 15th, 2022.

If you are a graduate student, intending to submit a paper to the Ph.D. Paper Competition, you should register as a Graduate Student. Presenting coauthors also need to register. The Graduate Student registration fee is $100.

If you are an undergraduate student, intending to compete in the Undergraduate Paper Competition, you should register as an Undergraduate Student.  The Undergraduate Student fee is $60.