About iCEBDA 2026
The 2nd International Conference on Econometrics and Big Data Analysis (iCEBDA 2026) is organized by the Centre for Big Data in Economics and Finance (CEBDA) at HSE University. It provides a leading international forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from academia, industry, and government to discuss recent advances and future directions in econometrics, economics, finance, business analytics, big data, and related fields.
This year iCEBDA travels to Xiamen, China, where it will be hosted by the Paula and Gregory Chow Institute for Studies in Economics at Xiamen University. The 2026 edition is especially meaningful, coinciding with the 105th anniversary of Xiamen University and the 10th anniversary of the Paula and Gregory Chow Institute.
Previous edition:
Keynote Speakers
Marc Hallin
Internationally recognized statistician and econometrician. Known for foundational work on rank- and sign-based inference, multivariate quantiles via measure transportation, and the General Dynamic Factor Model for high-dimensional time series. Fellow of the IMS and ASA, member of the Royal Academy of Belgium, recipient of the Pierre-Simon de Laplace Prize of the French Statistical Society, and recipient of the ASA Noether Distinguished Scholar Award (2022).
Peter Reinhard Hansen
Henry A. Latané Distinguished Professor of Economics at UNC Chapel Hill, with prior positions at Brown, Stanford, and the European University Institute. A leading researcher in forecasting and volatility modelling; his contributions include the Test for Superior Predictive Ability, the Model Confidence Set, the Realized Kernel estimator, and the Realized GARCH framework — for which he received the Richard Stone Prize in Applied Econometrics (2014). Named four times to Thomson Reuters / Clarivate's list of the World's Most Influential Scientific Minds.
Mohammad Hashem Pesaran
Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Trinity College, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at USC Dornsife. A foundational contributor to time-series and panel-data econometrics — in particular the econometric analysis of heterogeneous panels and long-run structural macroeconometrics. Developer of the Global Vector Autoregressive (GVAR) approach, used extensively by the IMF, ECB, World Bank, and other institutions to study international spillovers and global interdependence. Fellow of the British Academy and of the Econometric Society; named a Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate in Economics.
Yixiao Sun
Leading econometrician at UC San Diego. Known for foundational work on robust inference under temporal, spatial, and spatio-temporal dependence, with current research on nonparametric and semiparametric inference at the intersection of machine learning and causal inference. Joint Editor-in-Chief of Econometric Theory, Fellow of the Journal of Econometrics, and recipient of the Plura Scripsit (2019) and Multa Scripsit (2007) Awards from Econometric Theory.
Organized Sessions
iCEBDA 2026 will feature the following organized sessions:
Call for Papers
We invite full paper submissions across various fields including econometrics, business analytics, big data, economics, finance, computer science, and related disciplines.
Download the official Call For Papers
Submit your paperConference Topics
Modern methods and applications of econometric, mathematical and computer science tools in economics and financeConference Program
The detailed program will be published closer to the conference dates.
Important Dates
All deadlines are in the conference timezone: Anywhere on Earth (AoE, UTC−12:00).
- Submission deadline:
23:59, 1 August 2026 AoE23:59, 12 August 2026 AoE - Acceptance notification:
15 August 202623:59, 24 August 2026 AoE - Early registration deadline: 15 October 2026
- Conference dates: 4–7 December 2026
Registration & Payment
Standard
USD 300
CNY 2,000
Student
USD 180
CNY 1,200
Fees are per person. The early registration deadline is 15 October 2026.
Registration forms
Please complete the form that applies to you:
1. Payment by QR code (for all participants)
If you have an Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Chinese bank account, please scan the QR code below to pay the registration fee. This method is in CNY only.
2. Payment by international bank transfer (overseas participants only)
The account below accepts both USD and CNY. If you pay by international bank transfer, please complete the Remittance Information field exactly as shown so that your payment can be traced and matched to your registration, then upload the payment receipt to the registration form.
| Beneficiary’s Bank | BANK OF CHINA XIAMEN BRANCH （中国银行厦门市分行） |
| Beneficiary’s A/C No. | 428658381176 |
| Beneficiary’s Name | Xiamen University （厦门大学） |
| Beneficiary’s Address and Telephone |
Office of Financial Affairs, Xiamen University Siming South Road, No. 422, Siming District, Xiamen 0086-0592 2183540 |
| Remittance Route (SWIFT) | BKCHCNBJ73A |
| Remittance Information | iCEBDA 2026 Registration Fee |
Questions about registration or payment: violetchenxmu@gmail.com. Full details are also available as a document: Registration fee details (DOCX).
Organizing Committee
Anton Skrobotov, Artem Prokhorov, Dmitry Grigoriev, Madina Karamysheva, Rustam Ibragimov, Violet Chen, Xiaoyi Han, Yongmiao Hong
Web Chair
Artiom Lipinski
Venue
The conference will be hosted at Siming Campus, Xiamen University, China by the Higher School of Economics together with the Paula and Gregory Chow Institute for Studies in Economics. Founded in 1921, Xiamen University is one of China's oldest and most prestigious universities, and its seaside Siming campus — with palm-lined avenues, a lotus lake, traditional Min-Nan architecture, and a beach within the campus grounds — is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful university campuses in China. The Chow Institute, established in 2016 with the support of Professor Gregory C. Chow of Princeton University and Ms. Paula Chow, brings together the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE) and the School of Economics, and is a leading centre for economics and econometrics research in Asia.
Address: Economics Building, No. 422, Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China. Tel: +86 0592 2188827. Click here for the map.
Getting to the campus
The Siming Campus of Xiamen University is about a 30-minute drive from the airport, a 20-minute drive from Xiamen Railway Station (厦门站) and a 45-minute drive from Xiamen North Railway Station (厦门北站). Details are as below:
| Venue | Length of Time | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Flight | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – Xiamen University (Siming Campus) | ~30 mins | ~60 CNY |
| By Train | Xiamen Railway Station (厦门站) – Xiamen University (Siming Campus) | ~20 mins | ~30 CNY |
| Xiamen North Railway Station (厦门北站) – Xiamen University (Siming Campus) | ~45 mins | ~100 CNY |
Getting around Xiamen: Xiamen is well covered by metro, BRT, and city buses. Mobile payment apps (WeChat Pay, Alipay) and international cards on metro turnstiles are widely supported; Didi is the standard ride-hailing app. We recommend downloading Amap (高德地图) or Baidu Maps for the most accurate routing inside the city.
Visa information
Most international participants will need a visa to enter China. We have prepared a document with guidance on the Chinese visa application process for iCEBDA 2026 attendees.
About Xiamen
Xiamen is a coastal city in southeast China, set on an island in the Taiwan Strait and connected to the Fujian mainland by bridges and a causeway. With its mild subtropical climate, palm-lined avenues, clean beaches, and colonial-era architecture, Xiamen consistently ranks among China's most liveable cities. Early December is typically mild and sunny (around 14–20°C) — an ideal time to combine the conference with a few days of sightseeing.
The campus itself is one of the sights
The Xiamen University Siming campus is regularly cited in Chinese media and travel guides as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. It sits between the sea and the wooded Wulao Hills, with traditional red-tile Min-Nan rooflines, a lotus-filled lake, century-old banyans, and direct access to Baicheng Beach. Right outside the campus gate stands Nanputuo Temple, one of southern China's most important Buddhist temples. Many visitors plan a half-day just to walk the campus and the temple together.
Sightseeing in Xiamen
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Gulangyu Island A UNESCO World Heritage car-free island a short ferry ride from the city, famous for late-19th-century colonial mansions, narrow lanes, music history, and the panoramic Sunlight Rock viewpoint. -
Nanputuo Temple A working Buddhist temple of Tang-dynasty origin, set against a wooded hillside immediately next to the conference venue. -
Hulishan Fortress A Qing-dynasty coastal fortress on the southern shore, home to the world's largest 19th-century coastal cannon still in its original position. -
Zhongshan Road The old town's pedestrian street — arcaded shophouses, Min-Nan street food, and a lively evening atmosphere. -
Shapowei A converted fishing village turned arts-and-café district along a small harbour, especially photogenic at golden hour. -
Wanshi Botanical Garden A sprawling subtropical garden behind the campus, with a celebrated cacti and succulent collection.
Food & tea
Xiamen's cuisine sits at the heart of Min-Nan (Southern Fujian) food culture — expect fresh seafood, oyster omelettes, sweet-and-savoury satay noodles (sha cha mian), peanut soup, and a strong tea culture built around Fujian oolongs like Tieguanyin and Da Hong Pao.
Accommodation
Group rates have been secured for 3–7 December 2026 at the three hotels below. The number of rooms at the group rate is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please book by 5 November 2026 and state that you are attending iCEBDA 2026 when you reserve — otherwise the group rate cannot be applied. All rates below include taxes.
For questions about hotel booking or any particular requirements, please contact violetchenxmu@gmail.com.
Swiss Grand Xiamen
City View King / Twin Room — CNY 500 / night (1 breakfast)
Deluxe Gulangyu King / Twin View Room — CNY 600 / night (1 breakfast)
Additional breakfast: CNY 100 / person.
- Booking
- Email Reservation@swissgrandxiamen.com.cn and copy Andy.wang@swissgrandxiamen.com.cn. Put “iCEBDA 2026” in the subject line and specify a smoking or non-smoking room. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours, follow up with violetchenxmu@gmail.com.
- Payment
- On check-in, by cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard).
- About
- Faces Gulangyu Island and enjoys a prime city location on Xiamen Island; about 15 minutes by car from the conference venue.
- Address
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12 Lujiang Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361001
福建省厦门市思明区鹭江道12号
Hotel website (no group rate through this link)
Hotel Indigo Xiamen Harbour
King / Twin Premium City View Room — CNY 500 / night (2 breakfasts)
- Booking
- Book at the iCEBDA 2026 group rate
- Payment
- By cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard).
- About
- A global boutique hotel managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, located in Xiamen’s CBD with panoramic views of the harbour and Gulangyu Island; about 15 minutes by car from the conference venue.
- Address
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16 Lujiang Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361001
福建省厦门市思明区鹭江道16号
Hotel website (no group rate through this link)
Hotel LIM (campus hotel)
King Room — CNY 500 / night (2 breakfasts)
Twin Room — CNY 500 / night (2 breakfasts)
- Booking
- Booking form for iCEBDA 2026
- Payment
- On check-in, by cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard).
- About
- A 4-star standard hotel on campus, about 5–8 minutes’ walk from the conference venue.
- Address
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422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361001
福建省厦门市思明区思明南路422号厦门大学林梧桐楼酒店（近大南校门）
Hotel website (no group rate through this link)
The same information is available as a document: Hotel information (DOCX).
Beyond the hotels above, you can browse other hotels and short-term rentals near the campus on Google Maps (Booking.com, Agoda, and Trip.com also list extensive options in Xiamen), but note that the group rates apply only to the three hotels listed here.
Contact
Email: icebda.hse@gmail.com