Local Meet-ups

IDEA meet-ups bring development economists together in person. Anyone working in or studying development economics is welcome.

Upcoming Meet-ups

If you would like to host a meet-up in your city, email program@idea.devecon.org.

Past Meet-ups

IDEA Meet-up — Metro Manila

August 24, 2026 UP School of Economics, Metro Manila, Philippines

51attendees

A networking event for development economists in Metro Manila. IDEA President Dean Yang was in attendance.
IDEA Meet-up — Lahore

August 20, 2026 Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan

21attendees

A networking lunch for development economists in Lahore. IDEA board members Farah Said (Asia Representative) and Dean Yang (President) were in attendance.