Welcome to the 2025 CEBRA Annual Meeting!
I would like to extend a warm welcome to the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Central Bank Research Association (CEBRA). This year, we are thrilled to celebrate 10 years of CEBRA, a milestone that reflects a decade of dedication to:
- Promoting policy-relevant research
- Making research more policy-relevant
- Fostering global collaboration between central bank and academic researchers
This year’s Annual Meeting, co-organized with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Business School Pricing Lab, is shaping up to be an exceptional event. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our co-organizers for their support in bringing this event to life.
What to Expect in 2025
Renowned for its high-quality panel discussions featuring esteemed policymakers, the 2025 meeting promises another outstanding lineup of speakers and panelists. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in:
- 35 contributed sessions across six parallel tracks, showcasing new research on a wide range of policy-relevant topics.
- Discussions led by over 100 speakers and panelists, offering in-depth insights and innovative ideas.
As Chair of the 2025 Scientific Committee, it has been an honor to collaborate with my co-chairs: Laura Alfaro (Harvard Business School), Alberto Cavallo (Harvard Business School), Raphael Schoenle (Brandeis University, CEBRA), Egon Zakrajšek (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston).
Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in ensuring the exceptional quality of this year’s program.
A Decade of Excellence
Since CEBRA’s inception in 2015 and the first meeting taking place in 2016 the CEBRA Annual Meeting has grown into one of the premier events in central banking. Each year, we welcome a growing number of high-quality paper submissions, offer a busy schedule and a unique opportunity for economists, researchers, and students to connect in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
It is an honor every year to see familiar faces return and to welcome new participants to our Annual Meeting.
We look forward to seeing you in August as we mark this milestone and continue to build bridges between research and policymaking. Here’s to another excellent Annual Meeting!
Warm regards,
Raphael Auer
President, Central Bank Research Association (CEBRA)