South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) extends a warm invitation to you for the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026 on “Development Challenges and Policy Responses in a Changing World” scheduled to be held from 9-11 January 2026 at the BRAC Centre Inn, Mohakhali, Dhaka. This event will be both in-person and online.

Since its inception, SAEC has evolved into a premier regional forum for academic exchange. The previous SAEC in February 2025 attracted over 400 participants, including economists, scholars, journalists, and students. 

 

Conference Highlights:

The three-day conference will feature a series of panel discussions addressing contemporary issues, along with presentations of 80+ papers covering topics such as macroeconomic stability, labour market dynamics, energy security, sustainable climate solutions, trade integration, poverty and inequality, gender inequality, agriculture and food security, and governance and public policy.

 

Who Should Attend:

SANEM invites scholars, policymakers, government officials, development practitioners, students, journalists, and interested individuals to join the conference. We believe in initiating nuanced dialogues and discussions to guide policy discourse with an inclusive and research-driven approach.

 

Registration Details:
Registration fee for in-person participants-
Professionals: 1000 BDT
Students: 500 BDT
No registration fee for online attendees.

 

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/Xew15WnWdDuNKGLN7

 

Contact:
Sk. Ashibur Rahman
Deputy Director (Admin)
(+88) 01708-523454
or, sanem.conference@gmail.com

We look forward to your active participation in this enriching and impactful conference.

 

About SAEC:

SANEM’s Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) was initiated in 2016 and was met with great enthusiasm and appreciation from researchers, academicians, development workers and policymakers. In line with SANEM’s dedication to fostering academic dialogue and facilitating the dissemination of knowledge, the organization has successfully hosted eight Annual Economists’ Conferences. These conferences brought together renowned economists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, development workers, journalists, and students. Enriched by presentations of extensively researched papers and in-depth panel discussions by various experts, the SAEC is a flagship event of SANEM. Dr Selim Raihan, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka and Executive Director, SANEM is the convener of the conference.

 

About SANEM:

South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM), launched in 2007 in Dhaka, is a non-profit research organization registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms in Bangladesh. It is a network of economists and policymakers in South Asia with a special emphasis on economic modeling. SANEM aims to promote the production, exchange, and dissemination of research knowledge in the areas of international trade, macroeconomy, poverty, labour market, environment, political economy, and economic modeling. It seeks to produce objective, high-quality policy and thematic research. SANEM contributes to governments’ policymaking by providing research support both in individual and organizational capacities.

Over the last 18 years, SANEM has maintained strong research collaboration with global, regional, and local think tanks, research and development organizations, universities, and individual researchers. The core mission of the organization is promoting young researchers from Economics, Business, and Social Sciences to undertake independent research on contemporary issues. SANEM arranges regular training programs on economic modeling and contemporary economic issues.