Academy of Economics & Finance Conference 2025
Hilton Pensacola BeachFebruary 12-15, 2025
About event
The AEF 2025 conference will be held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach at 12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida, 32661. The conference room rate is from $169/night please use discount code 92I (noting it is 'ninety-two' with a capital 'I' and not a 'one') and includes self-parking & complimentary Wi-Fi for meeting and guest accommodation. Valet parking is also available for an additional $25/night.
Hotel Reservations: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/academyofeconomicsandfinance2025/
If you need assistance with a reservation, or plan to stay additional dates - please call direct to the hotel and connect with Kacy Taylor, Group Reservations at 850-343-6798. Please make sure to mention the group name and the group discount code 92I
SPECIAL EVENTS:
● J. Anderson Davis Luncheon (Feb. 14th, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM)
Tickets are purchased via the 'Register Now' button at the top of this menu. Sign in (if registered) and simply 'Add an item' under 'Additional Services' to purchase your J. Anderson Davis Luncheon ticket.
● President's Reception (Feb. 13th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM)
● Teacher Training Workshop (Feb. 15th, 8:00 - 11:45 AM)
● Outstanding Conference Papers Competition
● Graduate Research Competition
● Undergraduate Research Competition
KEY DATES:
● August 25th, 2024: First day for abstract submissions.
● December 16th, 2024: Deadline for abstract submission.
● January 10th, 2025: Last day to cancel and still receive a partial refund.
● January 16th, 2025: Last day to book a room at the conference rate from $169/night
The AEF conference provides a prestigious opportunity for attendees to showcase their research, engage with fellow faculty, and learn about new trends across the world of economics and finance. Topics related to economics, finance, and economics/finance education will be considered for presentation. We also welcome both graduate and undergraduate students to present their research in a nurturing environment!
CONFERENCE DATES (2025):
Conference sessions will take place from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 13th, and Friday, February 14th. The Teacher Training Program will be held on Saturday, February 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We very much look forward to warmly welcoming you to Pensacola Beach!
Richard Lewin
AEF Program Chair, President-Elect
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Sponsors
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors ExPrep - Please be sure to drop by the booth in the Ballroom Foyer
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2025 AEF Program - 4 Days
Conference Program will be added here in additon to the Event Program visible in Meetinghand
12 Feb
Registration
Welcome to Registration Desk within the Ballroom Foyer at the Hilton Pensacola Beach.
Here you can register and pick up your registration name tag and utilise the QR code for the online program.
AEF Executive Board Meeting
AEF Executive Board Meeting (pre-conference)
Guest Speaker
Guest speaker for the J. Anderson Davis Luncheon on Friday, February 14th at 11:45 AM in Royal Palm Ballroom
Dr. Ben Scafidi, Professor of Economics & Director of the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University.
J Anderson Davis Luncheon: Key Note Speaker
Dr Ben Scafidi
Professor of Economics & Director of the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University
President's Reception
Presidents reception to be held in the Ballroom AB on Thursday 13th February 5:30-7:00pm -
Academy of Economics and Finance
Please join us at the President's Gala Reception Thursday, February 13th,
Teacher Training Program
The Teacher Training Program schedule 08:30:11:45am (including the announcement of the FED Atllanta's continued support of the Breakfast for our Teacher Training Program Participants 08:00-08:30am) appears below, being organised again for 2025 by our exceptional AEF, Service & Teaching Tri-Fellow, Professor Jason Beck, of Georgia Southern: jbeck@georgiasouthern.edu
Best Conference Papers Competition
After the 2025 conference is over, please send your papers to James Malm, malmj@cofc.edu for consideration in the 2025 Best Conference Papers Competition.
Two awards will again be sponsored - one for Economics and one for Finance.
The winning papers will be announced at our February 2026 Conference in Jacksonville, FL!
Graduate Research Competition
Professor Phyllis Keys is coordinating the Graduate Research Competition this year.
Please contact her for more information. Contact email: Phyllis.Keys@morgan.edu
Undergraduate Research Competition
Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 Best Undergraduate Research Competition!
"Bitcoin as a legal tender: The case of El Salvador."
Ariela Samour, Georgia Southern University
"MLB Pitchers and the Hot Hand."
Daniel Baris, Syracuse University
Guidelines for the Undergraduate Research Competition
Please contact Stephen Conroy sconroy@sandiego.edu for any inquiries not covered in the guidelines for our 2025 competition
Fees
CONFERENCE FEES (All fees must be paid online using the above registration link)
● Professor registration fee: $175 by Nov 22nd, or $200 (after Nov. 22nd)
● 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.
Normal period is available until Feb 15, 2025.
Call for Papers 2025
62nd 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.
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 22nd, or $200 (after Nov. 22nd)
● 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 (please use the discount code 92I whcih is ninety-two with a capital 'I' and not a 'one' when booking) 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 13th, and Friday, February 14th. The Teacher Training Program will be held on Saturday, February 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
OUR SPECIAL EVENTS:
● President's Reception (Feb. 13th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM)
● J. Anderson Davis Luncheon (Feb. 14th, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM)
● Teacher Training Workshop (Feb. 15th, 8:00 - 11:45 AM)
● Outstanding Conference Papers Competition
● Graduate Research Paper Competition
● Undergraduate Research Paper Competition
OUR KEY DATES:
● August 31st, 2024: First day for Registration & abstract submissions.
● November 22nd 2024: Deadline for early bird registration discount
● December 16th, 2024: Deadline for abstract submissions.
● January 10th, 2024: Last day to cancel & receive a partial refund.
● January 13th, 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 A Lewin
AEF Program Chair, President-Elect
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