The International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Annual Conference
The IAFFE Annual Conference convenes a global community of scholars, practitioners, and advocates to share research and engage in dialogue on feminist economic theory, policy, and practice. Each year, it serves as a space for collaboration and exchange, highlighting diverse perspectives and advancing gender-aware approaches to economic life. Learn more about our annual conferences → Annual Conference
The 2026 Conference
The 34th Annual Conference of the International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) will take place from July 9–11, 2026, at Universidad ICESI in Cali, Colombia, in collaboration with the Mesas de Economía Feminista. Guided by the theme “Feminist Economics and Transformative Change: Ideas, Policies, and Movements,” the 2026 conference will spotlight feminist ideas, movements, and policies that drive transformative social and economic change. By bringing together scholars, activists, and policymakers from around the world, it will celebrate collective efforts to reimagine economies grounded in justice, equity, and care.
The Call for Papers (CFP) for the 34th Annual IAFFE Conference will be released soon. The Call will outline the conference theme, submission types, and key dates for our 2026 gathering, inviting contributions that engage with feminist economic thought and practice, and that highlight transformative ideas, policies, and movements advancing gender justice and social change.
Please note that the submission portal will open on November 10, 2025. Once the countdown above reaches zero, you’ll be able to review the full Call for Papers and begin your submission. Deadlines for proposals will be January 9, 2026.
Submissions may be made for individual papers, posters, organized sessions, or panels/roundtables, and can be presented in English or Spanish. Participants will also have the opportunity to choose between the remote-only conference (June 26–27, 2026) and the in-person conference (July 9–11, 2026), with limited hybrid options available.
Conference Program Committee
The Program Committee shapes IAFFE’s Annual Conference by guiding the theme, sub-themes, and content to ensure a rich, diverse, and engaging program. Each year, they curate sessions that bring together scholars, activists, and practitioners committed to advancing feminist economic thought. For the 34th Annual Conference in Cali, Colombia, the committee has shaped the theme: “Feminist Economics and Transformative Change: Ideas, Policies, and Movements.” Under the leadership of Conference Chair Sara Cantillon, and with the expertise of members Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Marcella Corsi, Shaianne Osterreich, Smriti Rao, Rebeca Gomez Betancourt, Luiza Nassif, Valeria Esquivel, Carolina Herrera, Lee Badgett, and Ana María Granda Moreno, the committee looks forward to fostering vibrant discussions, collaborations, and insights that reflect the dynamism of feminist economics worldwide.
Conference Venue
The 34th IAFFE Annual Conference will be held at Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia, a private institution founded in 1979, is located in the scenic Pance area in the south of the city. With a campus spanning over 141,000 square meters, the university offers undergraduate programs, specializations, master’s degrees, and doctorates. Our local host committee at Icesi Universidad is working hard to ensure a welcoming and smoothly organized conference experience for all attendees, from engaging sessions to opportunities to enjoy the vibrant culture and cuisine of Cali.
For more information about the university and the conference venue, please visit here.
34th Annual Conference Key Dates
Call for Papers & Submission portal opens: November 10, 2025
Deadline for Submissions: January 9, 2026
Notification of acceptance: February 16, 2026
Registrations open: February 16, 2026
Early Registration Deadline: April 27, 2026
Remote Only Conference: June 26- 27, 2026
Feminist Economics School: July 6-8 2026
Pre-Conference Workshop: July 8, 2026
Conference: July 9- 11, 2026
