AEI 2026 Symposium

NAWCE Symposium | Registration

The Association for Cultural Economics International (ACEI) invites you to attend its 8th North American Workshop on Cultural Economics (NAWCE) to be held virtually from Thursday, June 11, to Friday, June 12, 2026. The local organizer of the conference is the Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation (AEI) Lab. 

Registration Link

Call for Papers | Open Deadline

Key Dates:

  • Abstract submissions deadline: April 17, 2026.
  • Notification: April 24, 2026
  • Full Paper due: June 1, 2026

Call for Papers

Note: Workshop Format (Fully Virtual)

We invite any submissions that advance research in cultural economics. We welcome presenters and attendees from all over the world.

We warmly welcome works in progress, early-stage research, and innovative methodological contributions. We expect full papers to be delivered by June 1.

To maximize engagement and discussion:

  • Participants will rotate roles as presenters, discussants, and session chairs.
  • Papers will be circulated in advance and taken as read, allowing sessions to focus onsubstantive dialogue and feedback.
  • The virtual format is designed to encourage active participation, cross-session interaction, and lively exchange.
  • As possible, we will schedule speakers for times that best fit their time zones.

This structure creates a collaborative environment where every participant contributes to the intellectual energy of the workshop.

Abstract Proposal Procedure

Submission Guidelines
Please submit an abstract of 300–500 words that clearly outlines:

  • Introduction and motivation
  • Clearly stated research question
  • Methodology and data
  • Key findings or expected contributions

Send abstracts as email attachments (PDF or Word) to: jworonko@iu.edu and noonand@iu.edu by April 17, 2026. Presenters will be notified about acceptance by April 24, 2026.

There is no submission fee and no registration fee for the conference; however, presenters must be members of ACEI.

We look forward to gathering a dynamic community of scholars online to explore new ideas, refine emerging work, and advance the field of cultural economics together.

The symposium will take place on June 11 and 12, 2026. Exact times and the full program will be available in early May. Attendees should register and will receive a link to attend the virtual symposium closer to the date of the event.

Timeline

  • Abstract Submission: April 17, 2026
  • Notification: April 24, 2026
  • Full Papers Due: June 1, 2026
  • Virtual Symposium: June 11-12, 2026

Please direct any questions to ccaoneil@iu.edu.

Series Organizers

  • Joanna Woronkowicz (Indiana University)
  • Doug Noonan (Indiana University)