2026 Pacific Basin Research Conference to Tackle Emerging Market Challenges
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (SF Fed) will host the biennial Pacific Basin Research Conference on November 20, 2026, providing a platform for cutting-edge research on international macroeconomics and finance, with a particular focus on emerging markets and the Asia Pacific region. The conference, organized by the Center for Pacific Basin Studies (CPBS), aims to foster discussion among researchers, policymakers, and private market participants.
Conference Focus and Themes
The Pacific Basin Research Conference series concentrates on both theoretical and empirical research in open-economy macro and international finance. Key areas of interest include economic and policy issues relevant to the Asia Pacific Region and other emerging market economies. Researchers are encouraged to submit papers addressing current challenges and opportunities in these dynamic regions.
Submission Details
The deadline for submitting research papers is August 31, 2026. Interested researchers can find detailed information about the call for papers and submission guidelines at the conference website.
The Center for Pacific Basin Studies
The CPBS plays a vital role in promoting cooperation among central banks in the Pacific Basin. It provides analysis of economic policy issues affecting the region, as highlighted on the SF Fed website. The CPBS alternates between hosting the Pacific Basin Research Conference and the Asia Economic Policy Conference (AEPC).
Related Events and Conferences
The SF Fed hosts a range of economic conferences throughout the year. Upcoming events include a Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Conference on March 27, 2026. Past events include the 2024 Pacific Basin Research Conference held on November 22, 2024, and the 2023 Asia Economic Policy Conference focused on global linkages in a post-pandemic world. More information on past and future events is available on the SF Fed website.
Asia Economic Policy Conference
The Asia Economic Policy Conference (AEPC) is the flagship event of the CPBS, bringing together a diverse group of experts to explore Asia’s evolving role in the global economy. The 2025 AEPC, scheduled for November 20-21, 2025, will focus on Monetary Policy in the Age of New Technologies and Structural Changes. The agenda for the 2025 AEPC has been set.