Women in Economic Theory Conference
2027 Women in Economic Theory Conference
May 21–22, 2027 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jointly hosted by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh
Submission deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
The fourth annual Women in Economic Theory Conference will take place on May 21–22, 2027, in Pittsburgh, PA, jointly hosted by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. This annual event offers a platform to present and discuss innovative research in microeconomic theory and to build a research community for future collaboration, mentorship, and professional support.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Welcome Reception
Friday, May 21, 2027
Conference Sessions
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Conference Sessions
The conference will conclude by 3 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
Margaret Meyer
Official Fellow in Economics, Nuffield College
Ph.D., Stanford University
Research interests: organizational economics, incentives and contracts, information transmission, industrial organization
Call for Papers
We invite all interested researchers to submit papers. Complete papers are preferred, but we will also consider extended abstracts if a complete paper will be available by early April 2027.
We will prioritize early-career researchers for presentation slots.
Submission deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
Travel Support
If your paper is accepted, we will cover your conference travel expenses, including accommodation, economy airfare or rail, and local transportation. Limited funds may also be available for participants who are not presenting and need travel support.
How to Apply
Please submit your paper (or extended abstract) as a PDF, together with the requested information, through this form by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, December 18, 2026
If you have trouble with the form, please email your submission to WIETconference2027@andrew.cmu.edu instead.
We cannot accept submissions received after the deadline. We will notify applicants of our decisions by mid-January 2027.