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October 18–20, 2024

The Midwest International Trade and Theory Conference is comprised of an economic theory meeting and an international trade meeting. Both meetings have a long tradition dating back more than 40 years and attract academics from around the world with many presenters traveling from outside the U.S.

Conference Program

The fall 2024 Midwest Economic Theory and International Trade Conference will be held Octber 18–20 at the University of Rochester, in Rochester, NY. More information about the program will be posted as it becomes available.

Check-in and breaks will take place in the atrium of Goergen Hall. Sessions will take place in Goergen Hall, Gavett Hall, Harkness Hall, and Wilmot Building.

Individual Programs

International Trade        Economic Theory

Conference Agenda


Friday, October 18

1-2 p.m.—Check-in (Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall)
2:15-3:45 p.m.—Sessions
3:45-4:15 p.m.—Break
4:15-5:45 p.m.—Sessions
5:45-8:00 p.m.—Dinner (Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall)

Saturday, October 19

8-9 a.m.—Breakfast
9-10:30 a.m.—Sessions
10:30-11:00 a.m.—Break
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Sessions
12:30-2:15 p.m.—Lunch
2:15-3:45 p.m.—Sessions
3:45-4:15 p.m.—Break
4:15-5:45 p.m.—Sessions

Sunday, October  20

8:00-9:00 a.m.—Breakfast
9:00-10:30 a.m.—Sessions
10:30-11:00 a.m.—Break
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Sessions

Conference Details

For questions please contact George Alessandria by email at george.alessandria@rochester.edu.

Registration

There is no registration fee or form. Non-presenters should email george.alessandria@rochester.edu to note their participation.

Location

University of Rochester, River Campus

Registration and breaks will take place in Munerlyn Atrium in Goergen Hall.

The conference will be held in Goergen Hall, Gavett Hall, Harkness Hall, and Wilmot Building.

Printable Campus Map (pdf)

Getting There

The Greater Rochester Airport is the closest airport. The Buffalo and Syracuse airports are about an hour’s drive away. Taxi, Uber, Lyft, or car rental are all available from the airport.

Parking

Stop by the booth on Wilson Blvd. to pay for parking on Friday ($6). Parking is free Saturday and Sunday. Park in the Intercampus lot.

Hotel Information

The Strathallan has some rooms available. Please contact Jordan Freer (jordan.freer@hilton.com) or Mark Entress (mark.entress@hilton.com) directly.