This conference focuses on the latest advances in measuring non-cognitive skills—traits like self-control, persistence, social behavior, and emotional regulation—using innovative experimental economics methods. It addresses the challenges of capturing these elusive skills with high reliability and validity, discussing psychometric tools, behavioral proxies, and incentivized experiments. The conference aims to bridge the gap between traditional survey methods and experimental approaches to better understand the role of non-cognitive skills in economic decision-making and life outcomes.
Structure and Sessions (Who Does What):
Organizing Committee: Develops the conference agenda, manages speaker coordination, and handles event logistics.
Keynote Speakers: Experts in behavioral economics, psychology, and measurement theory present foundational concepts and empirical research.
Session Chairs: Facilitate sessions, lead discussions, and moderate Q&A segments.
Presenters: Researchers present novel measurement techniques, validation studies, and applications of experimental economics to non-cognitive traits.
Participants: Engage actively through workshops, panels, and Q&A sessions.
Technical Review Committee: Reviews abstracts and papers for academic rigor and contribution.
Participate and Contribute (Who Benefits):
Behavioral Economists and Psychologists: Advance skills in measuring and interpreting non-cognitive abilities.
Education and Labor Market Researchers: Apply innovative tools to track and understand skill formation and impact.
Policy Makers and Program Evaluators: Use experimental insights to design targeted interventions and evaluate programs.
Data Scientists and Methodologists: Explore cutting-edge analytical techniques and psychometric validations.
Academics and Graduate Students: Showcase research and publish in prestigious indexed journals.
Benefits:
Certificate of Participation awarded after completion of event feedback.
Commemorative momento recognizing attendees’ contribution.
Opportunities to publish abstracts and full papers in journals indexed by Scopus, CrossRef, Web of Science (WoS), Elsevier, and SCI.
Abstract Topics / Call for Papers (CFP) Tracks:
Psychometric and Behavioral Measurement of Non-Cognitive Skills
Experimental Designs for Incentivized Skill Assessment
Validity and Reliability of Non-Cognitive Skill Measures
Use of Digital and Log-File Data in Measuring Behavioral Traits
Cross-Cultural and Developmental Perspectives on Measurement
Application of Non-Cognitive Skills Measurement in Policy Design
Longitudinal Tracking of Non-Cognitive Skills
Technology-Enhanced Assessments and AI Applications
Measurement Challenges and Methodological Innovations
Integration of Personality Traits and Economic Preferences
Registration:
Online registration for academic researchers, policy practitioners, and students.
Submission guidelines with deadlines for abstracts and papers.
Full access to live sessions, recordings, conference materials, certification, and publication pathways.
Detailed Program Grid (2 Half Days, 9 AM to 1 PM)
Time
Day 1
Day 2
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Ceremony & Conference Welcome
Recap of Day 1 & Opening Keynote
09:15 – 10:00
Keynote Session I: Challenges in Measuring Non-Cognitive Skills
Keynote Session III: Technological Innovations in Measurement
10:00 – 10:45
Technical Session I: Experimental and Psychometric Methods
Technical Session III: Behavioral Proxies and Incentivized Measures
10:45 – 11:00
Q&A and Networking Break
Q&A and Networking Break
11:00 – 11:45
Technical Session II: Validation and Reliability Studies
Panel Discussion: Cross-Cultural and Developmental Considerations
11:45 – 12:30
Abstract Presentations and Research Highlights
Technical Session IV: Policy Applications and Future Directions
12:30 – 13:00
Participant Feedback and Closing Discussions
Closing Ceremony & Certificate Distribution
This conference advances the frontier of measuring non-cognitive skills using experimental economics, offering certification and publication opportunities in top-tier academic journals.
