The deadline for paper submissions has been extended to February 15.
Introduction
Erasmus University Rotterdam is proud to host the 23rd International Conference on Cultural Economics organized by the Association of Cultural Economics International (ACEI).
The conference marks half a century since the founding of the ACEI in the 1970s, returning to the Netherlands where the second edition of the conference was held in 1982. While the ACEI communicates its scientific output via the Journal of Cultural Economics International, the bi-annual conference represents the beacon for cultural economics research exchange. This conference is the oldest and one of the most esteemed gatherings in the social sciences concerning arts and culture. It is also one of the most inclusive and diverse major events in economics, attracting many speakers, methods, and contexts. The conference brings together a diverse range of scholars and practitioners from around the world that share an interest in research into the economic aspects of the arts and culture.
The methods and approaches used in research are not strictly limited to economics, and the conference welcomes contributions from a range of disciplines that facilitate a better understanding of economic, business, social, and policy aspects related to the arts and culture, and more in general cultural and creative industries. The conference is open to scholars in business studies, public policy, sociology, the humanities—with particular emphasis on digital humanities—as well as other relevant fields.
Outline of the programme
Tuesday 24 June
The Future of the Creative Sector
Join the Erasmus University Rotterdam Program “The Future of the Creative Sector” on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. Expect a day around the challenges and opportunities of the creative sector together with policymakers, academics, industry, and professionals.
We especially invite our alumni from the MA Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship.
Young Researchers Workshop
As customary, the conference will start with the Young Researchers Workshop, a platform for emerging scholars to present and discuss their work with invited senior researchers
Please find further information and abstract submission regarding the YRW on this webpage.
Wednesday 25 June - Friday 27 June
The full programme of the ACEI conference will be published here soon.
We are glad to announce the first keynote speakers.
Keynote speakers
- Ruth Towse is a professor at Bournemouth University, specializing in cultural economics and creative labor markets. Her recent research explores the impact of new technologies on creative industries. She authored A Textbook of Cultural Economics and co-authored the Handbook of Cultural Economics.
- Michela Giorcelli is an Associate Professor at UCLA, a research affiliate at multiple institutions, and an Associate Editor at the Journal of Economic History. Her research focuses on innovation, creativity, and intellectual property, with publications in top journals.
- Luis César Herrero-Prieto is a full professor at the University of Valladolid, specializing in cultural economics. His research covers cultural heritage, institutions, and cultural tourism, publishing in high scientific impact journals. He is President of the Association for Cultural Economics International.
- Filip Vermeylen, Professor of Global Art Markets at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializes in the economics of art and culture. His research focuses on art market history, quality in visual arts, the role of intermediaries, and emerging markets like India.
Call for papers
Please note that the call for papers has been published.
Submissions are due before 15 February 2025.
More information is available on this webpage.
Important dates
October 2024: Call for Papers
15 February 2025: Submission Deadline
28 February 2025: Notification of acceptance
March 2025: Conference registration opens
1 June 2025: Deadline for submission of full papers
24-27 June 2025: 23rd International Conference on Cultural Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Contact
For all inquiries concerning the conference, please contact acei2025@eur.nl
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