ESOBE 2025: the European Seminar on Bayesian Econometrics (26-27 August 2025)
ESOBE has been the premier European conference on Bayesian econometrics since its inception in 2010. It attracts international experts working in Bayesian statistical methodology and its applications in macro-econometrics, micro-econometrics, and finance. More information about past editions of ESOBE can be found on the European Seminar on Bayesian Econometrics website.
In 2025 it will be relocating to the University of Melbourne in Australia. It will follow on from the 2025 World Congress, (in Seoul on August 18-22), and precede a sister Bayesian Macroeconometrics workshop at the University of Queensland (August 30 – 1 Sept).
A link to the macroeconometrics workshop at University of Queensland, along with separate paper submission and registration can be found here.
We are delighted to announce three keynote speakers:
- Christiane Baumeister (U Notre Dame)
- Howard Bondell (U Melbourne)
- Dimitris Korobilis (U Glasgow)
Along with two invited speakers:
- David Frazier (Monash U)
- Dan Zhu (Monash U)
Key Dates:
- Paper submission open: 5 December 2024
- Paper submission closes: 31 March 2025
- Notifications of paper acceptances: 30 April 2025
- Registration opens: Early May 2025
- Early bird registration closes: 31 May 2025
- Registration closes: 31 July 2025
Junior Paper and Travel Awards
- The Economics, Finance and Business Section of ISBA is funding three AUD1000 paper awards for junior scholars (defined as either a graduate research student or those who have been awarded their PhD after August 2020). The winners of these awards will be announced at the conference dinner.
- The University of Melbourne is funding five AUD1000 travel grants for junior scholars (defined as above) to help partially off-set travel costs. The presenters who are awarded these travel grants will be notified at the time of paper acceptance.
Primary Sponsor:
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Melbourne
Sponsors:
Centre for Business Analytics, Melbourne Business School
Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash University
The Economics, Finance and Business Section of ISBA
Contact
Paper Submission
Paper Submissions are now closed.
Keynote Speakers
Invited Speakers
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Masterclasses
Date: Monday 25 August
Presenter: A/Prof. Andrew Zammit Mangion View Profile
Topic: “Neural Methods for Amortised Inference”
Fee: AUD150 (open to conference attendees only)
Length: Full Day Course
Date: Thursday 28 August
Presenter: A/Prof. Bettina Gruen View Profile
Topic: “Advances in Bayesian Finite Mixture Modelling”
Fee: AUD75 (open to conference attendees only)
Length: Half Day Course
Organising Committee
Jamie Cross Faculty Profile
Liana Jacobi University of Melbourne Profile
Ole Maneesoonthorn Google Profile
Michael Smith Faculty Profile
Yong Song University of Melbourne Profile
Rodney Stachan University of Queensland Profile
Sam Tsiaplias University of Melbourne Profile
Tomasz Wozniak University of Melbourne Profile
Scientific Committee
Liana Jacobi (Department of Economics, University of Melbourne)
Sylvia Kaufmann (Study Center Gerzensee, Foundation of the Swiss National Bank)
Gary Koop (Department of Economic, University of Strathclyde)
Michael Smith (Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne)
Rodney Stachan (Department of Economics, University of Queensland)
Visitor Information
Conference Location
The conference will be held at the Woodward Conference Centre on the University of Melbourne’s main Carlton campus. This is located on the 10th floor of the Law Building at 185 Pelham Street, Carlton. It has magnificent views across the city of Melbourne and is easily accessible from the city centre (called locally the CBD) by either a 15-minute walk, or a short tram or uber/taxi trip.
About the University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is one of Australia’s leading universities, known for its world-class research, teaching, and heritage campus. Located near the centre of the city of Melbourne, it offers a blend of historic architecture, modern facilities, and cultural attractions like the Ian Potter Museum of Art.
About the City of Melbourne
Melbourne is a multicultural city of five million residents. It is known for its lively arts scene, excellent galleries and museums, world-class dining, and love of sports. As the capital of Victoria, it blends historic architecture with modern skyscrapers, nestled along the Yarra River. Visitors can explore its famous laneways, bustling markets, and green spaces like the Royal Botanic Gardens. With a temperate climate and a packed calendar of events, Melbourne offers something for everyone year-round.
Both the state of Victoria, and its capital Melbourne, are leading international tourist destinations. Information for tourists can be found at www.visitvictoria.com and www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/melbourne.
Accommodation
Melbourne has many hotel and other accommodation options for travellers on all budgets. August is the end of Melbourne’s mild winter and is usually a period where good deals on accommodation can be found. Bookings are usually made either directly through hotel websites or through global booking sites.
Transportation
Melbourne’s international airport is called Tullamarine Airport (coded as MEL on baggage). It is located on the outskirts of the city, and to connect to the city centre is an approximately thirty-minute trip. Options include a bus (called Skybus Express), uber ride share, taxis or chauffeured town car. All of these options can be arranged in the airport on arrival.
Tullermaine Airport is both a major international and domestic hub. Direct flights to Brisbane (the location of the University of Queensland workshop) leave throughout the day. The two domestic airlines in Australia are QANTAS and Virgin, and flights can be either be booked directly with the airlines, or via your local travel agent.
Visas
All international visitors (other than New Zealand citizens) have to apply for a visa to enter Australia. For most short visit and tourism visitors these are fast and easy to obtain online. For further information, and applications for visas, visit the Department of Home Affairs website here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder
Program
To be announced
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