The Italian Econometric Association (SIdE-IEA) is pleased to announce the
5th Italian Workshop of
Econometrics and Empirical Economics:
“New Directions in Panel Data Econometrics”
Ancona
16-17 January 2026
The workshop focuses on methodological advances and innovative applications of state-of-the-art econometric methods for analyzing climate and energy topics; it aims at bringing together econometricians, economists and statisticians to communicate and discuss the current developments in all fields of econometrics.
The conference organizers welcome submissions of both empirical and theoretical research.
Keynote speakers:
- Anne Vanhems (Toulouse School of Economics)
- Bo Honoré (Princeton University)
Scientific Program Committee: Koen Jochmans (Toulouse School of Economics, chair), Eleni Aristodemou (University of Cyprus), Erich Battistin (University of Maryland), Francesco Bartolucci (University of Perugia), Federico Belotti (University of Tor Vergata), Maria Elena Bontempi (University of Bologna), Irene Botosaru (McMaster University), Carolina Castagnetti (University of Pavia), Jan Ditzen (University of Bolzano/Bozen), Emanuela Marrocu (University of Cagliari), Camilla Mastromarco (University of Calabria), Chris Muris (McMaster University), Claudia Pigini (Marche Polytechnic University), Enrico Rettore (University of Padova), Laura Serlenga (University of Bari), Francesco Valentini (University of Pisa).
Local Program Committee: Riccardo "Jack" Lucchetti (Università Politecnica delle Marche, chair), Maria Elena Bontempi (Università di Bologna), Claudia Pigini (Università Politecnica delle Marche)
Submissions:
Papers can be submitted electronically in pdf format (with a limit of one paper per submitter) to the email address: iweee2026@gmail.com.
The deadline for submissions is 13th October 2025.
The decision notification date is 21th November 2025.
Presenting authors are expected to register no later than 30th November 2025. The conference might include a poster session.
Fees:
SIdE members:
SIdE members must regularize their 2026 membership before the beginning of the conference. To renew SIdE membership or become SIdE member visit www.side-iea.it/become-member
- Early bird (until 30th November 2025): 200 euro (regular), 90 euro (PhD student)
- Late (after 30th November 2025): 250 euro (regular), 90 euro (PhD student)
Non SIdE members:
- Early bird (until 30th November, 2025): 500 euro
- Late (after 30th November 2025): 750 euro
Important dates:
- Submission deadline: 13th October 2025
- Decision notification: 21th November 2025
- Presenting author registration: no later than 30th November 2025
Venue:
Department of Economics and Social Sciences
Facoltà di Economia "Giorgio Fuà"
Università Politecnica delle Marche
Piazzale R. Martelli 8, 60121 Ancona
Travel Information:
By plane:
The airport closest to the conference venue is Ancona Falconara . Taxis and shuttles are available just outside the airport. The Raffaello Aerobus is a shuttle bus service from/to Ancona (Piazza Cavour, Railway Station and Torrette) and the Falconara M.ma Station available from 7 am to 10:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased directly on board the bus at a cost of €3.30 to Falconara and €5.50 to Ancona. All Aerobus information and timetables are available on this page.
Alternatively, you can use Pescara airport or Bologna airport. From both Bologna and Pescara the best way to reach Ancona is by train. Recommended stations Pescara Centrale and Bologna Centrale; Info at: http://www.trenitalia.com/
By train
Train trip options from any Italian city to Ancona central station are available at: http://www.trenitalia.com/. From the station to the conference venue: use the bus stop with the sign "Centro" located in front of the train station. Any line that passes through this stop reaches the city center. Then get off at the Piazza Roma or Piazza Cavour stop and then continue on foot up the hill to the left of the direction you are coming from until you reach the Faculty in about 5-10 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the tobacconist in front of the station or, for an additional fee, on board the bus.
By car:
Ancona is connected to the motorway A14 "Bologna-Taranto" (E45) with two exits: Ancona Nord is the closest exit to the airport and station, and Ancona Sud connects the city with the industrial area and the Conero Riviera.
To reach Ancona by car from Rome, follow motorway A24 "Roma-L'Aquila-Teramo" motorway, direction Teramo, and then the highway "Teramo mare" until Giulianova. Continue onto A14, direction Bologna.
To reach Ancona by car from Milano, follow the motorway A1 "Milano Napoli" utill Bologna and continue onto A14 motorway, direction Taranto.
Accomodation:
A list of comfortable Hotels in Ancona close to the Workshop venue will be available soon
Social program:
A contribution of 60 euro for the social dinner is required. Payment in advance is required, by selecting the option "with conference dinner" in the conference registration fees payment procedure
Weather Forecast
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