YSI: Financial and Economic Networks @NetSci

Overview:
The Session on Financial and Economic Networks is a focus session of the International School and Conference on Network Science (NetSci 2025), taking place in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from June 2nd to 6th, 2025. This session, scheduled as part of the conference program, provides a unique platform for researchers and scholars interested in financial and economic networks to convene, share insights, and engage with cutting-edge research presentations.

Purpose:
The primary aim of this session is to foster an exchange of ideas among experts in network science, economics, and finance. Through focused presentations, participants will explore innovative approaches to understanding financial markets and economic systems using network science. The event encourages collaborative dialogue, knowledge sharing, and feedback from peers and esteemed speakers.

What to Expect:

1. Stipend Presentations:
   Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their research on financial and economic networks. This platform allows for showcasing work, receiving constructive feedback, and engaging with an expert audience.
2. Invited Speaker Presentations:
   Renowned researchers and thought leaders will deliver talks on current and emerging topics in financial and economic networks. These presentations will provide valuable insights and inspire discussion.
3. International Networking Opportunities:
   The event attracts an international audience of scholars, researchers, and practitioners, facilitating collaboration and the exchange of diverse perspectives.
4. Access to NetSci Conference:
   Participants will benefit from access to the broader NetSci 2025 program, including talks, workshops, and sessions on a wide range of topics in network science, enriching their experience with interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Focus Areas:
Presentations will explore the application of network science to understand and address challenges in economic systems and financial markets. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Network models of financial markets
• Economic networks and interdependencies
• Systemic risk and resilience in economic networks
• Financial contagion and cascading failures
• Network analysis of trade and globalization
• Network-based approaches to economic policy and regulation
• Social networks
• Network-based modeling

Call for Participation:
Researchers, scholars, and practitioners interested in financial and economic networks are invited to apply. To be considered for a stipend presentation, prospective participants should submit their abstracts by the application deadline of March 28, 2025. Selected presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their research and contribute to an engaging and insightful session.