The World Economy Research Institute (WERI) is pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of its Conference on Innovation and Competitiveness, R&D Ecosystems and International Competitiveness: Strategies for the Future, as well as the 28th Mathematical and Statistical Modeling of Complex Systems Workshop. SGH Warsaw School of Economics and Northeastern Illinois University jointly organize these events, which will take place on 22–23 October 2026 in a hybrid format, both in person at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Building G, Auditorium 152 (al. Niepodległości 162, Warsaw, Poland), and online via Microsoft Teams.
The conference will explore the role of R&D ecosystems in fostering innovation and international competitiveness, while the workshop will examine how mathematical and statistical modeling can address complex challenges in economic and societal development.
Highlights include keynote lectures by internationally renowned scholars:
- Prof. Scott W. Hegerty, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
- Dr Caroline Paunov, OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation
👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Kc5eVkkzCF
💡 Conference Fee: Free of charge
You will receive the conference link after registration. It will also be available on the event website. For further details, please visit the WERI 2026 Conference website.
We look forward to welcoming you to SGH Warsaw School of Economics!
With best regards,
Conference Leadership
Professor Marzenna Weresa, PhD – Chair of the Scientific Committee
Anna Maria Dzienis, PhD – Coordinator of the Conference Organizing Committee