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The International Adam Smith Society, The Center for the Study of Scottish Philosophy, and The History of Economic Thought Society issue a call for papers for a joint meeting to be held at The University of Glasgow 17-20^th June 2026. The Meeting will form a central part of the commemoration of the 250^th anniversary of the publication of the Wealth of Nations at the University where Adam Smith was a student and professor.

Taking this anniversary as our inspiration we aim to explore the Wealth of Nations as a book that engaged with its time and speaks to ours. Major issues such as poverty, inequality, empire, slavery and the power of corporations were central to his concerns. What can we learn from Smith’s desire to influence debate on these issues? Can we apply a Smithian lens to the pressing issues of our time? The world in 1776 and the world in 2026 are very different, but many of the underlying issues that we face are startlingly similar and we can learn from Smith’s solutions to them. The conference offers a unique interdisciplinary opportunity to revisit one of the most influential texts in modern intellectual history.  With this in mind we particularly welcome proposals that explore Smith in his 1776 context, addressing issues of empire and revolution, and proposals that apply Smithian ideas in our 2026 context, addressing issues such as monopoly, corporate governance, commerce and justice. Beyond this, we welcome papers which focus on the Wealth of Nations, on Adam Smith, and the legacy of Smithian ideas, in the widest sense, in philosophy, politics, and economics.

For Further Information see

https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/adamsmith300/

Please submit titles and abstracts (150 words) to Craig.Smith@glasgow.ac.uk by 15^th January 2026.

The History of Economics Society will hold its 52nd annual meeting from June 27 to 30, 2025 at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA.

The conference website is now open for submissions of paper and session proposals and for conference registration: 2025 HES Conference Webpage

Richmond was recently listed by CNN travel as No. 1 on its list of US cities to visit. It has something for everyone: museums, breweries, restaurants, and outdoor activities. The University of Richmond is known for its beautiful campus and facilities.

We are pleased to announce our 2025 plenary speakers: Professor Masazumi Wakatabe, of Waseda University, who served as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan from 2018 to 2023; Bart Wilson, Professor and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Economics and Law and Director, Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy at Chapman University; and immediate past HES president, Ross Emmett, Professor of Economic Thought, School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) and Director, Center for the Study of Economic Liberty, SCETL, Arizona State University, who will give the presidential address.

The opening reception will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on Friday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m.

We invite individual paper proposals and encourage proposals for full sessions. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2025. Scholars who will require visas to travel to the US are encouraged to submit proposals in advance of the deadline for consideration by the local organizing committee.

An early bird registration fee of $150 will be available until April 15, 2025, midnight US Central time. The fee for regular attendants registering after this date will be $200. Deeply discounted registration, reception, and banquet fees are available for students and scholars with insufficient institutional support. For more details, please access the conference website. 

The Society has secured preferential rates with two hotels, The Westin Richmond and Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond. Embassy Suites rooms will be available for conference participants for $179 (standard king) and $199 (double queen) per night/breakfast and early evening happy hour included. Westin Richmond rooms will be available for $159 per night. A free shuttle service will be provided to transport participants between the hotels and the main conference site. The reception and banquet will be held on Sunday, June 29, at the University of Richmond.

YOUNG SCHOLARS

The HES provides support for several Warren J. and Sylvia J. Samuels Young Scholars to present papers at the conference, in the form of free registration, banquet and reception tickets, three nights lodging at the conference hotel, and a year’s membership in the society. A Young Scholar must be a current PhD candidate or have been awarded a PhD in 2022 or later. Those interested in having their paper considered for the Young Scholars program will be able to indicate this when submitting their paper proposal through the conference website and will be contacted subsequently with more details about the program.

The History of Economics Society will hold its 52nd annual meeting from June 27 to 30, 2025 at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA. IASS would like to do joint sessions at these meetings. Interested members should contact Maria Pia Paganelli at mpaganel@trinity.edu 

HES is pleased to announce our 2025 plenary speakers: Professor Masazumi Wakatabe, of Waseda University, who served as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan from 2018 to 2023; Bart Wilson, Professor and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Economics and Law and Director, Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy at Chapman University; and immediate past HES president, Ross Emmett, Professor of Economic Thought, School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) and Director, Center for the Study of Economic Liberty, SCETL, Arizona State University, who will give the presidential address.

The opening reception will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on Friday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m.

HES invites individual paper proposals, and encourages proposals for full sessions. Submissions may be submitted through the website, which will open on January 7, 2025. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2025. Scholars who will require visas to travel to the US are encouraged to submit proposals in advance of the deadline for consideration by the local organizing committee.

An early bird registration fee of $150 will be available until April 15, 2025, midnight US Central time. The fee for regular attendants registering after this date will be $200. Deeply discounted registration, reception, and banquet fees will be offered for students and scholars with insufficient institutional support. Details will be posted on the website. 

The Society has secured preferential rates with two hotels, The Westin Richmond and Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond. Embassy Suites rooms will be available for conference participants for $179 (standard king) and $199 (double queen) per night/breakfast and early evening happy hour included. Westin Richmond rooms will be available for $159 per night. A free shuttle service will be provided to transport participants between the hotels and the main conference site. The reception and banquet will be held on Sunday, June 29, at the University of Richmond.

Full information on pricing for registration, the opening reception and banquet will be made available soon, and registration will open online on January 7, 2025.

YOUNG SCHOLARS

The HES provides support for several Warren J. and Sylvia J. Samuels Young Scholars to present papers at the conference, in the form of free registration, banquet and reception tickets, three nights lodging at the conference hotel, and a year’s membership in the society. A Young Scholar must be a current PhD candidate or have been awarded a PhD in 2022 or later. Those interested in having their paper considered for the Young Scholars program will be able to indicate this when submitting their paper proposal through the conference website and will be contacted subsequently with more details about the program.

We are pleased to announce the conference website for the upcoming IASS 2025 Conference in Lecce, Italy is now live! The website can be found here. Note, conference goers can also find the same information on our website here.

Furthermore, Early Bird Registration closes soon! February 15, 2025 to be precise. Early Bird registration is $50 (or $25 for graduate students, postdocs, and Global South scholars). After February 15, the price increases by $50 ($100, or $50 for graduate students, postdocs, and Global South scholars). You can register on the Conference Website or via this link.

The History of Economics Society will hold its 52nd annual meeting from June 27 to 30, 2025 at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA. IASS would like to do joint sessions at these meetings. Interested members should contact Maria Pia Paganelli at mpaganel@trinity.edu 

HES is pleased to announce our 2025 plenary speakers: Professor Masazumi Wakatabe, of Waseda University, who served as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan from 2018 to 2023; Bart Wilson, Professor and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Economics and Law and Director, Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy at Chapman University; and immediate past HES president, Ross Emmett, Professor of Economic Thought, School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) and Director, Center for the Study of Economic Liberty, SCETL, Arizona State University, who will give the presidential address.

The opening reception will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on Friday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m.

HES invites individual paper proposals, and encourages proposals for full sessions. Submissions may be submitted through the website, which will open on January 7, 2025. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2025. Scholars who will require visas to travel to the US are encouraged to submit proposals in advance of the deadline for consideration by the local organizing committee.

An early bird registration fee of $150 will be available until April 15, 2025, midnight US Central time. The fee for regular attendants registering after this date will be $200. Deeply discounted registration, reception, and banquet fees will be offered for students and scholars with insufficient institutional support. Details will be posted on the website. 

The Society has secured preferential rates with two hotels, The Westin Richmond and Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond. Embassy Suites rooms will be available for conference participants for $179 (standard king) and $199 (double queen) per night/breakfast and early evening happy hour included. Westin Richmond rooms will be available for $159 per night. A free shuttle service will be provided to transport participants between the hotels and the main conference site. The reception and banquet will be held on Sunday, June 29, at the University of Richmond.

Full information on pricing for registration, the opening reception and banquet will be made available soon, and registration will open online on January 7, 2025.

YOUNG SCHOLARS

The HES provides support for several Warren J. and Sylvia J. Samuels Young Scholars to present papers at the conference, in the form of free registration, banquet and reception tickets, three nights lodging at the conference hotel, and a year’s membership in the society. A Young Scholar must be a current PhD candidate or have been awarded a PhD in 2022 or later. Those interested in having their paper considered for the Young Scholars program will be able to indicate this when submitting their paper proposal through the conference website and will be contacted subsequently with more details about the program.

The European Society for the History of Economic Thought (ESHT) is holding their annual conference May 22-24, 2025 in Torino, Italy. The theme of the conference is “It’s the end of economics (as we know it).” See the Call for Papers for more information about this exciting conference at beautiful Campus Luigi Einaudi!

Of special interest to IASS members is Glory Liu’s Blanqui Lecture this year on her book Adam Smith’s America. ESHET is interested in doing joint sessions with IASS on the conference theme or related areas of interest.

Those interested in conducting a joint session should contact Valentina Erasmo (eshet2025@unito.it). General submissions are due February 6, 2025.

The submission deadline for the 2025 IASS Conference in Lecce has been extended to November 15, 2024! Be sure to get your abstract proposals in (submissions can be made here) and we hope to see you in March!

YSI Pre-IASS Conference Workshop on Adam Smith

Università del Salento, Lecce – 27th March, 2025

“Towards the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations”

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations. Seeking to build on the momentum of Smith’s 2023 tercentenary, this major anniversary invites scholars to revisit his groundbreaking work of political economy. The YSI History of Economic Thought working group will organize a one-day workshop on 27 March 2025 ahead of the International Adam Smith Society (IASS) annual conference in Lecce, Italy (28-30 March 2025).  This is an excellent opportunity for young scholars working on Smith to be able to discuss their work in detail with peers and senior Smith scholars.

The workshop’s title “Towards the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations”, deliberately leaves space for a broad range of approaches to re-interpreting Smith’s great work, including, but not limited to:

• The historical significance and legacy of Smith’s political economy
• Explorations of Smith’s ideas in light of today’s socio-economic challenges
• Re-interpreting Smith’s political economy in the context of his wider philosophy

Participants will be asked to pre-circulate some written material two weeks prior to the date of the workshop.  This could be a full paper, if available, or shorter draft material (suggested 4000-9000 words). Participants will also need to be registered for the main IASS conference (you can submit your abstract by clicking here). We are aiming to cover costs for travel to and from the conference (including travel from outside Italy), and accommodation for the night before the workshop. We will provide accommodation for the night before and night of the workshop, at least, and for further nights of the conference, if possible. We will not cover conference fees.

Scholars presenting at this workshop and the subsequent conference will be invited to submit their papers for publication in a special issue of the Adam Smith Review marking the 250th anniversary. In addition, up to three workshop participants will be invited to the International Institute of Research of the University of Chicago in Paris to complete their papers following the conference. They will benefit from Faculty support and a workspace, providing the optimal conditions to prepare their papers for publication.

If you are interested in attending the workshop you should:

(i) be a young scholar (masters, PhD, post-doc);

(ii) go to the workshop website page, click the “Apply now” button and fill out the form, including a title and abstract (up to 300 words) for the paper you wish to present, by 15th November (deadline extended).

We will let applicants know the outcome by 31st November.

For further information, click here, or contact any of the workshop organizers:

– Leo Steeds, University of Glasgow, Leo.Steeds@glasgow.ac.uk

– Zack Rauwald, University of Cambridge, jlzr2@cam.ac.uk

– Ivan Sternick, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, ivanprates@cedeplar.ufmg.br

We are thrilled to announce a Call for Papers for our 2025 conference at the University of Salento, Lecce Italy! The conference will take place March 28-30. Paper submissions are now open and we will accept submissions until November 1. We hope to see you in Italy!

More details can be found on our conference webpage here: https://smithsociety.org/welcome-to-the-2025-international-adam-smith-society-conference/