Nobel Prize Lecture 2026
Nobel Prize Lecture 2026 – New perspectives on groundbreaking economic research
In 2026, we are delighted to invite you to the prestigious Nobel Prize Lecture, organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics at RWTH Aachen University and the IHK Aachen!
This special event offers exciting insights into the research and achievements of selected Nobel Prize winners in economics.
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 18:00 Uhr
Location: IHK – Großes Foyer – Theaterstraße 6-10, 52062 Aachen
Please note: This event will be held in English.
Two winners – two visions
This year, the focus is on the work of the Nobel Prize winners in economics from 2025 and 2000. Our outstanding faculty professors will present the research contributions of these inspiring personalities in a clear and accessible way. You can look forward to an evening full of insights into visionary approaches that have had a lasting impact on economics and society:
Sustained Growth through Innovation and other Fairy Tales
Nobel Prize winner in Economics 2025: Aghion, Mokyr & Howitt
Presented by:
Prof. Dr. Wim Naudé – Chair of Technology and Innovation Management (TIM)
From Bias to Brilliance: Heckman’s Selection Correction
Nobel Prize winner in Economics 2000: James Heckman
Presented by:
Prof. Dr. Michaela Kesina – Applied Econometrics Teaching and Research Unit
Come and visit us!
Our Nobel Prize Lecture is more than just an academic event. It combines theory with practice, the past with the future, and offers anyone interested, from students to economic experts, the opportunity to think beyond the boundaries of everyday life. Discover how Nobel Prize winners in economics have reimagined and reshaped the world.
Register now for free below this post and experience science up close. Thanks to the kind support of the IHK Aachen, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be provided.
We look forward to welcoming you and engaging in inspiring discussions in a unique atmosphere.
Kind regards,
Your WiWi Network Team
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