Conferences

• The European Central Bank (ECB) is hosting and partnering on several high-level academic conferences and seminars focused on economic policy and financial stability. • Key events include a joint conference with the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking celebrating its 50th anniversary, and a workshop with the Centre for Economic Policy Research on household heterogeneity. • Another significant collaboration involves the National Bank of Belgium, Toulouse School of Economics, and Solvay Brussels School to discuss the current state of managing financial crises.

• India is hosting a series of top AI conferences designed for software developers, MLOps engineers, and enterprise IT decision-makers. • The events feature multi-track technical workshops, expert keynotes, and masterclasses focused on cutting-edge AI toolchains. • Key discussion themes include Agentic AI, Generative AI, LLMs, and Open Source AI Infrastructure to keep engineering teams competitive.

• WEPSEA 2026 will be held in Shanghai to showcase innovations in the packaging value chain, including digital printing, corrugated packaging, and food packaging technologies. • The event will feature over 20 conferences, workshops, and networking activities designed to provide technical insights and market intelligence for industry professionals. • The exhibition addresses the rapid transformation of Southeast Asia's manufacturing and consumer markets, focusing on digitalization, sustainability, and supply chain diversification.