77th Annual AUBER Fall Conference • “The Economy in Action” • Oct. 19–22, 2024 • Boise, Idaho
Hosted by the Idaho Policy Institute at Boise State University.
Conference events held at Boise Centre East and The Grove Hotel in downtown Boise, ID.
Association for University
Business and Economic Research
A national association of regional
economic research centers
2024 Conference
Boise 2024 Conference News
You’re invited to submit your paper, project, or other work to our CALL FOR PAPERS for our 77th annual conference, Oct. 19-22, 2024, in Boise, ID!
Need inspiration? Learn more about this year’s theme, “The Economy in Action,” a list of popular topics, and how to prepare your submission.
Hotel reservations are LIVE! Book your room now at The Grove at the special conference rate of $244/night+tax. Learn more about the conference hotel, as well as the complimentary shuttle and airport logistics.
Too excited to wait? Take a peek at the tentative conference program to see what we have planned for each day and scout out the conference venue, which is next door to our hotel.
Planning for the conference is ongoing—the call for papers is due May 1st, so expect individual presentations to be added in mid/late June.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- Victoria Meldrum, Ball State Univ. (AUBER Business Office)
- Juliette Tennert, Univ. of Utah (Past President)
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