Association for University
Business and Economic Research

A national association of regional
economic research centers

2024 Conference

2024 Featured Speakers
Conference Registration DEADLINE EXTENDED OCT. 3
The Grove Hotel (BOOK ASAP) & Travel Details
Program Schedule & Venue Details – Boise Centre East
2024 Conference Theme – The Economy in Action
Attendee Info – Restaurants, Shops, Resources
Guidelines to Host a Future AUBER Conference

Who Should Attend the Conference?

  • Practitioners and students in the fields of regional economics, business forecasting, industry impact, financial markets, statistical modeling, output analysis, survey research, GIS mapping, data delivery, data visualization, and more.
  • Developers of statistical modeling software, data analysis and visualization tools, primary data libraries, and relevant applied research technologies.
  • Applied researchers employed by academia, government agencies, nonprofits, and private industry.
  • Established and aspiring economists, from graduate students and junior professionals to senior experts.

Why Attend the Conference?

  • Participate in an exchange of ideas and strategies with researchers and practitioners from all corners of the country.
  • Advance the role of high-quality, data-rich research and analysis in informed policy recommendations and decision making.
  • Make meaningful connections across disciplines and all levels of expertise.
  • Younger practitioners and students benefit from the opportunity to present their work in a supportive environment and receive feedback and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
  • Senior practitioners tap into new developments in technology, integrated approaches, and diverse perspectives.
  • Specialists in technology and communication roles find a community that incorporates wisdom from computer science, big data, library science, journalism, and assorted fields.

Boise 2024 Conference Planning Committee

  • Jennifer Green, Jacksonville State Univ. (Conference Program Chair)
  • Vanessa Fry, Boise State Univ. (Conference Host)
  • Lisa Goodpaster, Ball State Univ. (AUBER Business Office)
  • Michael Hicks, Ball State Univ. (Secretary-Treasurer)
  • Brian Lewandowski, Univ. of Colorado Boulder (Current President)
  • Karlee May, KM Events
  • Victoria Meldrum, Ball State Univ. (AUBER Business Office)
  • Rod Motamedi, Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst (Board member)
  • Marc Schaffer, St. Norbert College (Board member)
  • Juliette Tennert, Univ. of Utah (Past President)
2024 Conference Sponsors