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  • Event | 19 Jun 2025

NetCIEx Workshop 2025

The objective of this workshop is to convene practitioners and academics to examine progress in the theory and practical applications of Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE) methods.

19 - 20 june 2025, JRC Ispra (va), Italy

Description of the event

The NetCIEx workshop 2025, organized by the European Commission's Competence Centre on Microeconomic Evaluation (CC-ME), will take place at the Joint Research Centre, Ispra.

As part of the CIE Summer week 2025 event, the workshop on June 19-20, 2025, will bring together practitioners and academics to discuss recent advances in Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE) methods.

Selected papers will be presented and discussed, offering an opportunity for researchers to receive feedback and engage in critical reflections on both methodological developments and empirical applications.

The event aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts in the field, strengthening the application of causal policy evaluation in research and practice.

Important dates

  • Paper submissions: from December 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025
  • Acceptance decision: March 31, 2025.
  • Authors of accepted papers need to register by April 15, 2025 to confirm participation.
  • Registration for all participants: from 1 March to 15 May 2025.
  • The final programme of the workshop will be posted here on 30 April, 2025.

Programme Committee

To attend the workshop, please register using this link  .

Conference Fees: The event is free of charge (no registration fees), but participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

Transport and Hotel Information

Arrival and Departure from the Workshop
Pick-up services will be provided at specific locations (e.g. Malpensa Airport, Milano Centrale Train Station), at designated times. 
Please share your travel details through the workshop registration link to help us coordinate your transportation.

Hotel
We have pre-booked a number of rooms at a convenient rate at at the following hotels in Angera (VA):

You can book a room via email, by mentioning that you are attending the ‘CIE Summer Week’ at the JRC.

Transport from Hotel to Campus
A bus service will be available from Angera (VA) town to the JRC campus, ensuring easy access to the Workshop venue. Please note that transport to and from the campus will be available only from Angera (VA).

We recommend booking your accommodation as soon as possible, as the season tends to be busy.

Feel free to get in touch with us at ec-cc-me@ec.europa.eu if you have any questions or need further assistance.

Agenda

Programme Day 1: June 19, 2025

09:00 - 09:15   Welcome & registration

09:15 - 09:45  Opening

11:00 - 11.30   Coffee break

11.30 - 12:30  Keynote speaker presentation

 

15:20 - 15.50   Coffee break

16:40 - 16.50   Coffee break

18:30 - 22:00*   Social gathering & dinner

*Bus leaving at 18.15

 

Programme Day 2: June 20, 2025

10:15 - 10:45   Coffee break

10:45 - 12:45   Roundtable

12:45 - 14:15   Lunch

15:30-15:45   Farewell