Workshops & Conferences
The LEO Economics Conference 2026
Join us for a transformative gathering of minds in economic research — Theme: Future of Work
Conference Schedule
24th April 2026
Session 1 — How Do Firms and Institutions Adapt to External Signals?
Chair: Prof Prakarsh Singh | Usha Hasteer Auditorium
25th April 2026
Session 2A — How Do Environmental Risks Affect Health Decisions?
Chair: Dr. Abhishek Dureja | Room 2101
Session 2B — What Drives Government Capacity Building?
Chair: Dr. Karan Babbar | Room 2102
Session 3A — How Do Admissions and Training Shape Success in the Labor Market?
Chair: Prof Prakarsh Singh | Room 2101
Session 3B — How Do Policies and Norms Shape Women's Agency?
Chair: Dr. Karan Babbar | Room 2102
Session 4A — Do Institutional Policies Affect Market Efficiency?
Chair: Dr. Alok Ranjan | Room 2101
Session 4B — Do Environmental Shocks Change Economic Behavior?
Chair: Dr. Vasudha Chopra | Room 2102
26th April 2026
Session 5A — Are Education Outcomes Driven by the Rule of Law?
Chair: Dr. Abhishek Dureja | Room 2101
Session 5B — Do Smart Phones Improve Learning?
Chair: Dr. Vasudha Chopra | Room 2102
Session 6A — Banking Sector Stability and Energy Consumption
Chair: Prof TV Ramanathan | Room 2101
Session 6B — Do Policies Like Free Bus Travel or WFH Affect Women's Labor Market Outcomes?
Chair: Dr. Alok Ranjan | Room 2102
April 24–26, 2026
Plaksha University, Mohali
Selected participants will present their work to senior faculty members from India's leading academic institutions. Open to Faculty, Post-docs and PhD Candidates.
Conference Topics
Key Conference Takeaways
Knowledge Dissemination
Sharing insights and research findings
Data-Driven
Evidence-based research approaches
Industry Connect
Bridging academia and industry
Academic Research
Cutting-edge economic studies
Proud Partners
LEO Lab
Lab for Economic Behaviour in Organizations — Pioneering research in organizational economics and behavioral science
The Employability Foundation (TEF)
Empowering workforce development through innovative research and practical solutions
Venue Information
Plaksha University
Alpha, Sector 101, IT City Rd, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140306
Join us at Plaksha University's state-of-the-art campus for three days of engaging discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities.
LEO Economics Conference 2025
A look back at our inaugural conference — April 25–27, 2025 at Plaksha University
What Our Keynote Speakers Said
“Covered a variety of topics in Economics. Diverse ideas, Varied Methodologies, Focus on Methods and Data, Linking to Policy. Provocative, thought-provoking and engaging.”
“We'd like to stay on Plaksha University's campus itself — so that we can interact more with younger scholars!”
“Foundational skills are even more important to creating analytical and problem-solving minds, which in turn would make students more employable.”
“Theoretical training is very important to underpin data with constructs that make sense.”
Conference Videos
LEO Conference 2025 — Keynote Highlights
LEO Conference 2025 — Panel Discussion
LEO Conference 2025 — Speaker Remarks
LEO Conference 2025 — Research Sessions
Conference Photo Gallery
April 25–27, 2025
Plaksha University
The inaugural LEO Economics Conference brought together researchers and faculty from India's leading institutions for three days of keynote presentations, paper sessions, and collaborative discussions.
Featured Keynote Speakers
Conference Highlights
The 2025 conference featured 12 paper presentations across themes of Education & Identity, Sustainability, Industrial Organisation, and Manufacturing & Employment, along with lightning presentation sessions on Personnel Economics, Conflict & Safety, and Identity & Resource Economics.
Outcomes
Cutting-edge research exploration in personnel economics
Valuable connections and networking opportunities
Future collaboration opportunities identified