The Annual RES Conference is our flagship event to which we welcome over 600 participants. In 2026, this not-to-be-missed event was kindly hosted by the Economics Department at Newcastle University, the RES Conference’s first visit to this vibrant city.
Read all about the conference via our Conference Wrap
The conference offered opportunities to present research and develop networks with fellow economists across academic, government, private and third sector organisations. We had a great programme of traditional keynote lectures, special sessions and general sessions alongside fringe events such as masterclasses, professional development and social events.
The RES Annual Conference offers sponsors a range of options; from exhibiting to shaping the programme and conference content. To get involved in our 2027 Conference, please contact Georgina Jenkins, RES Events Manager via events@res.org.uk for early access to sponsorship packages.
Newcastle is located in the north of England and is accessible by train and plane.
Flights: Newcastle Airport is serviced by carriers from many UK airports:
International airports are also viable, please visit the Newcastle Airport Website for more information.
Train from London: There are frequent trains from London Kings Cross to Newcastle. Trains take just under 3 hours. The train station in Newcastle is centrally located and most key hotels and the conference venue are within a 10 minute walk. Booking in advance will ensure the most cost effective train ticket price. Train tickets London Kings Cross to Newcastle | LNER
Train from Scotland: Trains from Glasgow take 2 hours 40 and trains from Edinburgh take 1 hour 20 (approx.). Buy Train Tickets via TransPennine Express
For general train travel information and tickets visit: The Trainline
October: Call for General, Speed and Poster Session Submissions launch.
19 January 2026: Call for General Session Submissions closes (23.55 GMT). Papers are reviewed by the Conference Review Committee
3 March 2026: Outcome emails sent to submitters for General Sessions
31 March 2026: RES Scholars Fund applications close (23.55 GMT)
13 April 2026: Call for Speed Session and Poster Session Submission Closes (23.55 BST)
17 April 2026: All General Session Presenters must, by this day, have book to attend the conference
May 2026: Outcome emails sent to Speed and Poster Session Submitters inviting those who have been successful to book
22 May 2026: Early Bird booking discount ends. All presenters must be booked to attend the conference.
For media enquiries, please contact media@res.org.uk
For sponsorship enquiries or general conference questions, please contact Georgina Jenkins, Senior Events Manager at events@res.org.uk
The RES Annual Conference is coordinated by the Conference Committee.
With thanks to the 2026 Conference Committee: Prof Imran Rasul; Prof Michela Vecchi; Dr Ian Gregory Smith; Dr Antonella Ianni; Mr Donald Cranswick and Dr Harry Pickard. In addition, the Committee and the RES would like to thank the Conference Programme (Review) Committee.
