Annual Conference 2023

Globalization during the Age of Transition 

Distinguished Professor and former Chief Economist of the WTO Research Division, Robert Koopman, will deliver the keynote address.  The conference will consist of regular competitive sessions, as well as plenary sessions dealing with high-profile issues. 

Keynote Speaker

Robert Koopman

Hurst Senior Practitioner in Residence at American University

Former Chief Economist and the Director:  WTO-  Economic Research and Statistics Division 

Important Deadlines

All Presenters must be registered by April 15

The conference program will be available from April 25, 2023

Fees

Faculty and Professionals (in person)- $300

Students (in person) – $150

Virtual attendance & presentation: $400

Fees Include: One-year ITFA Membership, subscription to the Global Economy Journal, access to Mondo Data Science Platform, networking events, reception, lunches, and a gala dinner. There will be a special workshop for graduate students where they can receive feedback on their papers.

Conference Hotel

Hilton Richmond Downtown

501 E. Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219

Conference Rate | $169

Room Block Dates | Tuesday, 5/23 – Friday, 5/26

Cut-Off Date for Reservations | Sunday, April 23 (all rooms released after this date, any reservations AFTER this date will be made at the prevailing hotel rate)

Welcome Reception

Join us for food, drinks and good conversation.

Location: Conference Hotel

Date/Time: May 23rd, 6:00-8:00 PM

Graduate Workshop

There will be a special workshop for graduate students where they can receive feedback on their papers.

Local Cultural Outing

TBA

Local Organizing Committee

The local organizing team is based in the U.S. and is composed of Marta Bengoa (the City University of New York, University of Johannesburg, and CIRANO), Matthew Kidder (Newberry College), Maia Linask (University of Richmond), Thierry Warin (HEC Montreal and CIRANO), Sarah Bryant (Newberry College), Scheherazade Rehman (George Washington University)

Visa Assistance

Visa Assistance is available to paid members. 

 

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