AED International Conference
Asian Economic Development Conference
Conference Theme

AED 2026

Navigating Shocks and Uncertainty: Development Challenges and Resilience in Asia

Conference Topics

Topics presented in the conference shall include but not limited to:

Topic 1

Household and community resilience

Topic 2

Health, aging, and human capital

Topic 3

Poverty, inequality, and social protection

Topic 4

Agriculture and rural development

Topic 5

US-China relations and regional economic integration

Topic 6

Finance, trade, globalization, and geopolitical risks

Topic 7

Firms, innovation, and structural transformation

Topic 8

Climate change and environmental sustainability

Topic 9

Public policy and economic development

Special Session
Special TVSEP Session

AED 2026 will feature a dedicated TVSEP Session for researchers using the Thailand-Vietnam Socio Economic Panel (TVSEP) data, as well as studies employing longitudinal household datasets and related research on household resilience, vulnerability, and rural development.

We particularly welcome studies utilizing TVSEP data to examine household adaptation, risk management, welfare dynamics, health outcomes, migration, agricultural transformation, financial inclusion, poverty dynamics, and long-term development outcomes. Researchers affiliated with TVSEP and scholars working on related topics are especially encouraged to submit their work.

Submission Categories

Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract or full paper for consideration via EasyChair. Accepted papers will be assigned to oral presentation sessions.

Read the full Call for Papers details here: https://cmu.to/CFPAED2026

Abstract Publication Only
1. Presentation Only
No registration fee required
  • Submit an abstract (max. 300 words) in Word & PDF
  • Submit a full paper (max. 7,000 words) in Word & PDF
Proceedings Publication
2. Presentation with Full Paper

Submit a full paper (max. 7,000 words) in Word & PDF

Registration Fees
General Rate
General USD 100 / 3,500 THB
Student USD 50 / 1,750 THB
CMU Rate
CMU Staff USD 50 / 1,750 THB
Econ CMU Staff Free
CMU Student Free
TVSEP Rate
TVSEP Member Free
After submitting your final paper, we will email payment details.
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Call For Papers

Submit your research to our prestigious international conference.

Abstract/Paper Submission Deadline
Submit your research papers for consideration
23 August, 2026
Manuscript Guidelines
Follow our guidelines to ensure proper formatting
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Notification of Acceptance
Authors will be notified about acceptance status
1 September, 2026
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23 September, 2026
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News

 2026-05-30
The 14th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2025)

The 14th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2025)

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, organized the 14th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2025) at the Lifelong Learning for Well-being Auditorium. The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Winita Punyodom, Vice President of Chiang Mai University, with the conference report delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Rossarin Osathanunku, Dean of the Faculty of Economics.

The purpose of the conference was to provide a platform for presenting academic works and research in the field of economic development and related disciplines. It also aimed to create opportunities for faculty members, researchers, staff, students, and the general public to exchange knowledge and experiences with international experts. The main theme of this year’s conference was “New Structural Changes on Asian Economic Development.”

The event was organized through collaboration with scholars from leading universities both in Thailand and abroad and was honored by distinguished keynote speakers, including:

  • Professor Souknilanh Keola, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
  • Professor Li Yao, National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Associate Professor Dr. Nisit Panthamit, Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University

In the afternoon, research presentations related to Asian economic development were delivered by faculty members, students, and economists from around the world. The conference served as a significant platform for exchanging ideas, perspectives, and visions, with the goal of advancing sustainable economic development in the Asian region.

Photos/Reported by: Muhammad Cheawae

 2026-05-30
The 13th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2024)

Faculty of Economics, CMU Hosts the 13th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2024)

On September 11, 2024, the Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, hosted the 13th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2024). The event was presided over by Assistant Professor Dr. Pairat Kanjanakaroon, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, and took place at the Happy Lifelong Learning Conference Room.

The conference served as a premier platform for presenting academic and research papers on economic development and related disciplines. It provided a valuable opportunity for faculty members, researchers, staff, students, and the general public to engage and exchange knowledge with international experts in the field. This year, the conference was driven by the central theme: “Sustainability of Asian Economy under Global Conflicts.”

This remarkable event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of scholars from leading universities, both domestically and internationally. The conference was honored by the presence of several distinguished speakers, including:

  • Professor Dr. Ulrike Grote – Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany

  • Dr. Manh Hung Do – Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany

  • Professor Togar Simatupang – Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia

  • Professor Yulan Yuan – Tunghai University, Taiwan

  • Professor Tatsuro Futasuyama – Kagawa University, Japan

  • Professor Jeong Hugh Han – Kyung Hee University, South Korea

  • Professor Young-Jun Choi – Kyung Hee University, South Korea

During the afternoon sessions, faculty members, students, and economists from around the world presented their research related to Asian economic development. The presentations fostered dynamic discussions, creating an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and share visions for driving sustainable economic development across the Asian region.

#ECONCMU #CMU #AED2024

 2023-09-19
Registration is now open for The 12th International Conference on Asian Economic Development

Registration is now open for The 12th International Conference on Asian Economic Development
Theme: Coping Climate Variability with Renewable Energy for Sustainable Economic Development.
Sustainable Land Use Transformation in Times of Global Crises
Keynote Speaker : Professor Ulrike Grote 

Executive Director of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade, Leibniz University Hannover.

Event | 18 October 2023
Venue | Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University
Register free at |  https://cmu.to/RegAED2023

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