Economics Days return to Lyon

The Economics Days (Jéco) are returning to Lyon from November 3 to 5, featuring more than 70 conferences and roundtables, including interventions by two Nobel Prize winners. Access is free but requires registration, either in person at various Lyon institutions or online.

Event theme focuses on global challenges

The 19th edition of the event, organized by the Innovation and Transitions Foundation, will bring together researchers, public officials, companies, and residents to discuss key economic issues such as employment, savings, energy, innovation, and public finances. The theme, "All apprentices facing chaos," connects the debates to international tensions, technological changes, and climate challenges.

Nobel laureates to speak on global issues

Two Nobel Prize-winning economists are among the announced speakers. Esther Duflo, who won the Nobel in 2019, will participate on Tuesday, November 3, in a meeting on solidarity in a context of global tensions. Philippe Aghion, awarded the Nobel in 2025, is expected to speak on Wednesday, November 4, in a debate on innovation alongside Tito Boeri.

Central bank responses to crises discussed

On Tuesday, November 3, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the École normale supérieure de Lyon, on the Monod site, will host a meeting on how central banks respond to crises. Emmanuel Moulin, governor of the Bank of France, is expected to discuss inflation, public debt, geopolitical tensions, and the financing of the ecological transition.

Energy sovereignty debated at Lyon university

On the same day, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., energy sovereignty will be debated at the University of Lyon 3, amphitheater Malraux, located at 16, rue Professeur-Rollet, in the 8th arrondissement. The discussion will include Céline Antonin, Philippe Chalmin, and Thomas-Olivier Léautier, focusing on France and Europe's margins of maneuver in the face of energy shocks.

emlyon business school hosts public conferences

The emlyon business school campus will host nine public conferences. Topics include the development of renewable energies and the biases influencing financial decisions. Faculty members will also discuss the future of France by 2050 and the transmission of businesses. The school confirms that sessions will be broadcast live and available for replay.

European cooperation highlighted on Wednesday

On Wednesday, November 4, at H7 in Lyon, the Jimpacte day will promote exchanges on European cooperation, particularly in cybersecurity, water management, climate adaptation, and innovation. This meeting is included in the November agenda of the Lyon Metropolis.

Registration required for attendance

To attend a conference, participants must register on the official Jéco 2026 registration page. Registration is mandatory for both in-person and online attendance. The event will take place from November 3 to 5, with detailed program information available on the Jéco website.