Warwick Economics Summit is an international student-led conference, which attracts revered and inspirational speakers from across the globe. Students from many different countries choose to attend the Summit to gain insight and experience from distinguished experts as well as network with attendees. The first edition took place in 2002 and every year since the Summit has grown to become the event it is today, welcoming over 500 delegates per year. The Summit is a unique opportunity for students to learn directly from renowned speakers in an environment tailored for spreading knowledge.
Past speakers include 5 Nobel laureates, Stanley Fischer (Former Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve), Gabriella Ramos (OECD Chief of Staff and Sherpa to the G20), John B. Taylor (Professor of Economics, Stanford University), Lionel Zinsou (former Prime Minister of Benin), Mario Monti and Enrico Letta (Former Prime Ministers of Italy).
WES 2021 applications are now open!
Website: https://www.warwickeconomicssummit.com
February 5 – 7, 2021, interactive 3-day experience.
What you can expect for 2021 Virtual WES:
1. Free entry
2. Talks by world-renowned speakers with live Q&A
3. Seminars hosted by sponsors and partners
4. Meet the speaker sessions
5. Virtual Careers Fair
6. Mentorship Opportunities from our alumni, partners and sponsors
7. Opportunity to interact with delegates from across the world
The first confirmed speakers for this year are Janet Yellen, Former Chairwoman of the US Federal Reserve, and Professor Myron S Scholes, winner of the 1997 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/t21NcfTqoMNUzPt27
Deadline for applications is November 30, 2020.
If you have any questions about the summit or the application please email Polina at pmz2104@barnard.edu
For more information and regular updates, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/columbia.WES
