2026 Advances with Field Experiments (AFE) Conference

Organizers:
John List, University of Chicago
Robert Metcalfe, Columbia University

Keynote Speakers:
Josh Angrist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Katherine Milkman, University of Pennsylvania
Magne Mogstad, University of Chicago

About AFE:

Recent years have seen an enormous increase and interest in academic research using experimental methods in the field to address questions across a broad range of topics in economics. Moreover, businesses and governments across many countries around the world are starting to appreciate the power that field experiments can have on the design of products, services, and policies.

The Advances with Field Experiments 2026 Conference will gather a group of academics to present the best and most innovative new work using field experiments to address economic questions.

Accommodations:

We have a conference hotel room block at both The Sophy and The Hyatt hotels in Hyde Park. To view information on how to book, please visit the webpage here.

Registration Fees:

• The AFE Participant Registration Fee is $399.00. If you are a Participant please use this payment page. 
• The AFE Student Registration Fee is $199.00. If you are a Student please use this payment page.

IMPORTANT: You must submit both your payment and registration form to complete your registration. Please note that refunds can only be issued through August 1.

View past event pages | 2018, 2019, 2020 (virtual), 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

General questions? Please contact bfi-events@uchicago.edu.

Detailed Agenda:

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