Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe 2026 China Annual Conference
Towards Intelligent, Green, and Convergent Economics
Conference Information:
Conference opening ceremony and presentations: 13–14 June 2026
Conference Chairs:
Professor HONG Yongmiao (洪永淼), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Professor SHI Yukun (石玉坤), University of Glasgow, United Kingdoms
Description
The Chinese Economic Association UK/Europe (CEA), one of the most influential academic organisations in Europe dedicated to research on the Chinese economy, has been committed since its founding in 1988 to bringing together scholars, experts, and practitioners worldwide who share an interest in China’s economic development. Through sustained academic research and exchange, the CEA seeks to deepen the international community’s understanding of China’s economic performance and institutional transformation. The CEA 2026 China Annual Conference will be held in Beijing from 12 to 14 June 2026. The Conference aims to convene outstanding scholars and experts from around the world to explore frontier issues and industrial practices in economics in the context of intelligence, green development, and interdisciplinary integration, and to promote high-quality advancements in cross-disciplinary innovation and talent development. The Conference is co-organised by the Centre for Forecasting Science, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); the School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS); the Paula and Gregory Chow Institute for Studies in Economics, the School of Economics, and the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE), Xiamen University; and the Academy of Innovation and Development, Central University of Finance and Economics.
For more information, please visit: CEA Conference 2026 (Beijing)
Under the overarching theme “Towards Intelligent, Green, and Convergent Economics,” the Conference seeks to examine frontier questions, theoretical innovations, and policy practices in economics against the backdrop of a new round of technological revolution, green transition, and disciplinary convergence. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, how artificial intelligence is reshaping the research paradigm of economics, how green development is affecting resource allocation, and how multidisciplinary integration is driving industrial transformation and institutional innovation. Specific topics encompass the following:
- Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs), and the Transformation of the Economics Research Paradigm
- Artificial Intelligence Econometrics: Theory and Applications
- Intelligent Automation, Algorithmic Decision-Making, and Market Mechanisms
- Big Data, Machine Learning, and New Advances in Causal Inference
- Data as a Factor of Production, Platform Economy, and Digital Industrial Organisation
- Green Technological Innovation and Economic Growth
- Carbon Neutrality, Climate Policy, and Economic Impacts
- Green Finance, Climate Risk, and Asset Pricing
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Development Economics
- Deep Integration of the Digital Economy and the Real Economy
- Modern Industrial Convergence, Platform Ecosystems, and Corporate Organisational Transformation
- Coordinated Development of Technology, Industry, and Institutions
- Innovation Ecosystems and Regional Economic Development
- Governance and Regulatory Innovation in the Digital-Intelligence Era
- Global Economic Governance, Digital Rules, and Institutional Coordination
- FinTech, Systemic Risk, and Sustainable Growth
- New Advances in Behavioural Economics, Computational Social Science, and Related Fields
- Labour Market Dynamics and Social Structural Change in the Context of Emerging Technologies
Confirmed Keynote Speakers (Listed in Alphabetical Order)
- Professor HSIAO Cheng (萧政), University of Southern California, United States
- Professor MI Zhifu (米志付), University College London, United Kingdom
- Professor Whitney NEWEY, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
- Professor RONG Ke (戎珂), Tsinghua University
- Professor Thomas SARGENT, Nobel Laureate in Economics; New York University, United States
- Professor WANG Shouyang (汪寿阳), Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Professor WU Yanrui (吴延瑞), University of Western Australia, Australia
Key Dates
Deadline for paper/abstract submission: 30 April 2026
Notification of paper/abstract review outcomes: 15 May 2026
Deadline for registration and payment: 6 June 2026
On-site check-in and welcome reception: 12 June 2026
Conference opening ceremony and presentations: 13–14 June 2026
Contact Information
Centre for Forecasting Science, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS
School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Telephone: +86-10-82680805 (Ms. WANG)
Email: ceachina2026@163.com; zhukairan@ucas.ac.cn
Conference Fee and Registration
The conference registration fee is £170 (stander) and £90 (students): registration page.