CERGE-EI Festival: Discover Careers in Economic Research

The CERGE-EI Festival is a community event that brings together faculty, alumni, and students to show prospective students from diverse backgrounds what an education in economics can empower us to achieve. Economic research is not just about theory and models — it’s a powerful toolkit for understanding human behavior, shaping public policy, improving markets, and addressing complex global challenges.

On December 4, 2025, CERGE-EI opened its doors to everyone curious about what the study and practice of economics mean today.

The CERGE-EI Festival: Discover Careers in Economic Research brought together prospective students from 5 countries and 11 universities, as well as alumni from 11 countries and 17 cohorts. The event, dedicated to economic thinking, research, and career inspiration, was full of exchanges of insights, thoughtful questions, and shared experiences — all carried in an open and lively atmosphere.

Find the detailed program here.

Learn more about the first CERGE-EI Festival here.

The photo gallery from the event is here.