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Theme: Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy
International Conference on Economics, Policy and AI for Development
July 23-25, 2026 | DLT 9 & 10, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India
Paper submission deadline: 20/06/2026
Jointly Organized by
- Centre for Training and Research in Public Finance and Policy (a Unit of CSSSC, Kolkata)
- Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus
- Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (APPCAIR), BITS Pilani
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
ICEPAD 2026 is a three-day international conference that brings together economists, data scientists, policymakers and development researchers to examine the rapidly evolving intersections of public economics and finance, artificial intelligence and development policy. The conference will feature invited keynote lectures, paper presentations and a dedicated poster track for early-career researchers and students.
The conference is jointly organized by three leading institutions: the Centre for Training and Research in Public Finance and Policy (CTRPFP), Kolkata, a nationally recognized center for research in taxation, public finance and fiscal policy; the Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani Goa Campus, and the Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (APPCAIR), BITS Pilani. This unique institutional partnership bridges the disciplines of economics, public policy and cutting-edge AI research.
Conference Value
Why Attend ICEPAD 2026?
01
Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Engage with researchers and practitioners across economics, AI, and public policy — a rare convergence of disciplines shaping the future of governance and development.
02
Publication Opportunity
Selected, peer-reviewed papers will be considered for a special issue in the South Asian Journal of Macroeconomics and Public Finance (Sage; ABDC-ranked, Scopus-indexed).
Guest Editors: Sandip Sarkar & Snehanshu Saha
03
World-Class Speakers
Hear from leading scholars including an IMF Division Chief, directors of top Indian research institutes, and faculty from international universities.
04
Goa, the Perfect Venue
BITS Pilani’s lush Goa campus offers a scenic, self-contained environment — world-class academic facilities with the charm of coastal Goa.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Paper / Poster Submission Opens | 05/05/2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 20/06/2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 21/06/2026 |
| Conference Dates | July 23–25, 2026 |
Tracks
Choose your preferred submission track.
Why Sponsor ICEPAD 2026?
3
Days of Cross-
Disciplinary Dialogue
2
Tracks: Economics
Papers + AI Posters
150+
Expected Delegates
from India & Abroad
Sage
Special Issue in
ABDC-Ranked Journal
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Conference Start Date: 23 July 2026
Deadline for paper submissions: 20/06/2026