IMES Newsletter: 2026 International Conference
Overview
The Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies of the Bank of Japan held the 2026 International Conference from May 27 to 28. Since the first conference in 1983, this was the 31st edition, with approximately 70 participants from central banks, international organizations, academia, and other institutions worldwide. Under the theme “New Perspectives on Monetary Policy,” broad discussions ranging from policy conduct to economic analysis took place through speeches, paper presentations, a special three-way discussion, and a panel discussion. The IMES Newsletter provides an overview of the event and related information.
Key points
- Hosted by the Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies of the Bank of Japan.
- Discussions focused on the theme “New Perspectives on Monetary Policy.”
- Approximately 70 people participated.
Overview
The Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies of the Bank of Japan held the 2026 International Conference from May 27 to 28. Since the first conference was held in 1983, this was the 31st edition.
Approximately 70 people from central banks, international organizations, academia, and other institutions worldwide participated. The conference featured broad discussions, under the theme “New Perspectives on Monetary Policy,” ranging from policy conduct to economic analysis.
Details
The event featured speeches, paper presentations, a special three-way discussion, and a panel discussion. These sessions provided presentations and opportunities for exchanging views on the conference theme.
The IMES Newsletter aims to provide a broad readership with timely information about events hosted by the Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies of the Bank of Japan and other activities, while introducing the institute’s work. This issue also provides information on the program of the 2026 International Conference, the IMES Newsletter, papers posted on the Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies website, and related materials.
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