In recent years, research on mechanism design has been fueled by the proliferation of ideas from adjacent areas, novel mathematical tools, and emerging large-scale applications. This trimester program aims to advance mechanism design theory by utilizing and deepening these insights. In particular, it will investigate synergies between mechanism design and information design, extend the theory beyond expected utility theory, and study mechanisms in the absence of transfers. The program will offer a series of events focused on these topics and host researchers at all levels working on mechanism design and related topics. >> Link to Trimester Program website <<
Scientific Organizers:
- Anna Bogomolnaia
- Florian Brandl
- Laura Doval
- Andreas Kleiner
- Benny Moldovanu
- Philipp Strack
Trimester Program Events:
Each week of the Trimester Program includes numerous activities, such as a seminar series, lecture series, reading courses and so on. In addition, there are some major events, three workshops and one summer school. The workshops are aimed at people who are participants in the Trimester Program at that time. It is not possible to apply only for these workshops. The Summer School is aimed at early-career researchers, especially PhD students and postdocs. There is a separate application platform for this event, which can be found on the School's event page.
- School "Recent Developments in Mechanism Design" (June 1-5, 2026)
- Workshop: "Mechanism Design Without Transfers" (June 15-19, 2026)
- Workshop: "Mechanism Design and Information Design" (June 29- July 3, 2026)
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Conference: "Behavioral Mechanism Design" (July 13-17, 2026)