Early Registration Discount Ends on December 3

Register before December 3 at https://www.aeaweb.org/conference for the lowest rates! The regular registration fee will increase from $240 to $290 after the deadline. Student registration will increase from $70 to $120.

Ongoing Labor Strikes at ASSA Hotels

Service employees of at least five of the key hotels on Union Square (i.e., those with sessions and/or located closest to the Hilton headquarters) with which the AEA has contracts are currently on strike: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Parc 55, Westin St. Francis, and Grand Hyatt San Francisco. Only the Hilton has active picketers at the moment, and there have been some positive developments in negotiations with the labor union. Per discussion with hotel management, it is very possible the strike will be resolved prior to the meeting, but of course we cannot be certain if or where picketing might occur come January 2. Regardless of the status of the strike, the ASSA must proceed with the conference and sessions held at the hotels where we have contracted for meeting space. Hotel management has assured us that measures are in place to minimize any service disruptions.

While this situation is evolving and understandably frustrating, we are working with the societies that make up the ASSA and with hotel management to develop the best paths forward given our limited feasible options. Leadership is actively monitoring developments, and we will update you on any significant changes as the meetings approach.

If you prefer to book your room at a hotel that is not currently on strike, likely at some distance from headquarters, please reach out to the housing company for assistance in choosing the best option for your needs. You must register for the meeting first to gain access to the housing website. For new reservations or to modify an existing reservation, contact ASSA Housing at ASSAsupport@cmrus.com before December 12 at 8:00 p.m. CST. After that date, any new reservations or modifications must be made with the hotels directly.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate this matter. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco. If you have any questions, please send an email to assa@vanderbilt.edu.

Explore the Highlights of the AEA Program

President-elect Lawrence Katz and the 2025 AEA Program Committee have an exciting program planned for the ASSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco on January 3 – 5, 2025. In addition to the 150+ regular sessions, there will be lightning round sessions, a series of lectures on recent developments in economics, posters, luncheons, and much more.

To explore many of the offerings at the meeting, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/2025-assa-spotlight, which summarizes the AEA program highlights.

AEA Ombuds Team Member Available at the ASSA Annual Meeting

Nnena Odim, one of the AEA Ombuds Team members, will be onsite during the ASSA meeting. The ombuds office will be in the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Marina Room. Visit during office hours or contact Nnena at 617-898-0938 or nnena-ombuds@mwi.org to set up an appointment.

For more information about the Ombuds Team and the services available to members, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/aea-ombuds.

CSWEP at the ASSA Annual Meeting

The Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession (CSWEP) invites you to attend its Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony Luncheon on January 4 at 12:30 p.m., where the committee will honor the 2024 Carolyn Shaw Bell and Elaine Bennett Research Prize award winners. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cswep-2025-business-meeting-award-ceremony-luncheon-142025-tickets-1067450315629.

Don’t miss CSWEP’s annual reception on January 3 at 6:30 p.m., which will honor Claudia Goldin, 2023 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. In addition to these opportunities, the committee has organized several research sessions and will host a mentoring breakfast for junior economists. For more details about all planned activities, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/cswep/participate/annual-meeting.

CSQIEP at the ASSA Annual Meeting

The Committee on the Status of LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Economics Profession (CSQIEP) will host an in-person business luncheon, two research sessions, and one social reception at the 2025 ASSA meeting. The business luncheon will be January 4 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and will feature a talk from Isaiah Andrews (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), a discussion of CSQIEP’s 2024 mentoring conference, and the presentation of the Annual Award for Outstanding Research in the Economics of LGBTQ+ People.

A CSQIEP session featuring LGBTQ-identified researchers working in environment/energy economics will take place on January 4 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. The other session (“Pink Papers”) will feature research addressing LGBTQ-related topics and will take place on January 5 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

A social gathering will take place on January 4 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on site at the Hilton Union Square.

All meeting registrants are welcome to attend all activities. To learn more about CSQIEP’s many activities (mentoring, LGBTQ+ seminar, research etc.), visit the committee web page at https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aealgbtq.

Best and Worst Practices Session for Chairs hosted by CEDPC and CSWEP at the ASSA Annual Meeting

The Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Professional Conduct (CEDPC) and the Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession (CSWEP) will be hosting an event this year at the 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting titled "Best and Worst Practices in Econ Departments: A Working Session for Chairs." All department chairs are invited to this inaugural event on Saturday, January 4 at 10:15 a.m. at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. For more details, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/cedpc/conference-event. For questions, email CEDPC coordinator at gwyn.p.loftis@vanderbilt.edu.

Don't Miss the Upcoming Workshop: “Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation – How Ombuds Support Visitors”

The one-hour workshop, scheduled for Monday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m. EST via Zoom, will be led by the Ombuds team at MWI. This workshop is designed to help you understand how ombuds can support members who experience sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. To register, visit https://mwi-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoduCoqjgrE9fhLgC2k4T161-GXZaZWey7#/registration.

EconTrack – the AEA Job Information Board

The AEA wants to help keep you informed! EconTrack is now open to provide job candidates with reliable information about the status of open positions during the annual job market cycle. This service is hosted by the AEA and is intended to provide verified and up-to-date information in a professional climate. We need your department’s participation to make it successful! Please encourage your recruiters and hiring teams to supply status information for open positions at your institution. Learn more at http://www.aeaweb.org/econtrack.

Best Practices for Economists: Building a More Diverse, Inclusive, and Productive Profession

The Best Practices at https://www.aeaweb.org/resources/best-practices offer guidelines for professional activity in four areas: conducting research, serving as colleagues, working with students, and leading departments and workplaces. Click through to find practical suggestions for implementation, summaries of supporting research, and links to a multitude of online resources. Departments are strongly encouraged to post or link to these guidelines on their own websites, and to implement and support them in their everyday activities.

Follow the AEA on BlueSky and more!

Stay informed! Follow the AEA on BlueSky, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook to learn about programs, services, resources, AEA committees, important member announcements, and upcoming deadlines. For a list of accounts to follow, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/social.