We are pleased to announce that Nova School of Business &  Economics will host the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE) 2026 Annual Conference in Carcavelos, Portugal. This annual conference is a leading international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier research in applied econometrics, attracting academics, researchers, and practitioners from around the world.

The conference provides a platform for high-quality research on econometric methodology and its empirical applications across a wide range of fields, including macroeconomics, finance, labor economics, forecasting, public policy analysis, and emerging areas such as machine learning, AI, and econometric approaches to climate-related questions. By combining rigorous quantitative methods with substantive economic questions, the conference fosters dialogue between theory and practice and advances the role of econometrics in economic research and policy evaluation.

Scientific Program Highlights:

• Keynote lectures by internationally recognized scholars
• Contributed paper sessions reflecting the diversity and depth of contemporary applied econometric research
• Opportunities for academic exchange, professional networking, and the development of new research collaborations

Local Organizing Committee Chairs: José António Ferreira Machado & Paulo M. M. Rodrigues

Researchers at all career stages, including advanced doctoral students, are encouraged to participate.

Registrations are now open! Register here.

For more details on the program, call for papers, submission procedures, registration, accommodation, and practical arrangements, visit the event website.