The 2025 European Meeting of the International Microsimulation Association will be hosted by the University of Galway from Tuesday, June 24 through Wednesday, June 25, 2025. We encourage submissions in the fields (broadly defined) of microsimulation, agent based modelling and computational methods.
Plenary Speakers (Proposed):
- Denisa Sologon, Luxembourg Institute for Socio-Economic Research (LISER)
- Pierre Boyer (Ecole Polytechnique, Paris)
Special Workshops
- Modelling policy interventions for improved well-being
- Spatial Microsimulation Comparative Modelling
- Distributional Impact of Carbon Pricing
University of Galway
The University of Galway will host the conference. Founded in 1845, the University of Galway is one of Ireland’s leading Universities and is ranked in the top 2% globally. Beautifully situated on the banks of the river Corrib, just minutes from Galway city centre, The university’s260 acre parkland campus is an ideal location for conferences and events. From contemporary meeting spaces and comfortable accommodation to a choice of dining options and first class recreational amenities, the campus facilities available to delegates are excellent.
Accommodation
Nestled along the river banks, our campus accommodation includes our recently opened, September 2018, Goldcrest Village which boast 429 en-suite bedrooms and the nearby 764 bed residence Corrib Village. Both provide quality accommodation at very affordable prices and are within a short walk of conference lecture theatres.
On new campus accommodation is available in Dunlin Village opened in September 2023. The residence is located on campus and is conveniently located a short walk from the event venues being suggested. Dunlin Village is a bright, modern, energy-efficient residence with 674 bedrooms in 125 spacious, self-catering, apartments. Guests staying on campus can enjoy Free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking (subject to availability), an on-site shop/convenience store and self-service launderette. Apartments contain 4 or 6 individual bedrooms along with a spacious shared kitchen and living area. Each bedroom comes with its own en suite bathroom, ample storage, and a work desk. Individual bedrooms can be reserved and guests will be accommodated in a shared apartment with other attendees from the same event. The nightly rate for 2025 is to be confirmed but would be approximately €90.00 per room per night.
Food
There are seventeen restaurants on campus operated by five different catering companies. Local seasonal produce forms the key ingredient across menus on a daily basis and the five catering companies providing services on campus are enthusiastically working with growers/ producers and wholesalers to create nutritional, tasty dishes for our campus community of approximately 20,000. We also welcome over 10,000 conference delegates and visitors to campus annually. In recent years local, artisan and craft producers have exhibited at receptions for international delegates which has added enormously to the enjoyment of their experience in Galway and we hope to repeat this at IMA. We know that food is central to the delegates’ experience and having such a wealth of wonderful fresh produce on our doorstep adds enormously to the delegates’ enjoyment. Testament to the quality of food is the recent success of campus caterers. One company won the Celebrate Local and Seasonal Category organised by the London based Sustainable Restaurant Association and two other companies received Irish Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Awards; one for Event Caterer of the Year and the other was placed 2nd in the Ireland’s Site Contract Caterer 2018. These awards recognise initiatives to support food culture in the region.
Galway City
As a conference destination, Galway offers the best of all worlds, providing the peace and seclusion essential for a truly focused conference. Meanwhile, the beautiful scenery, fresh air and wide range of activities on hand give delegates the chance to unwind, recharge their batteries and mix with their colleagues. Social event can be organised for delegates during their stay including a trip to the wold renowned and truly breath-taking Burren of north Clare and the Cliffs of Moher which is a one hour drive. Additionally, majestic, rugged Connemara is another option again just 30 minutes Galway City.
Program Chair
Prof. Cathal O’Donoghue, University of Galway
Local Organising Committee
Cathal O’Donoghue, Cathal Geoghegan, Amy Spain Butler, Luke Roche, Juliet Isnino
Program Committee
Denisa Sologon, Karina Doorley, Philippe Liegeois, Cathal O’Donoghue, Herwig Immervoll, Matteo Richiardi, Ralf Muennich, Robert Tanton
Paper Submission
Participants who would like to present a paper or poster are requested to send an abstract in English (max 2 pages; Times New Roman font size 12, double spacing).
The abstract should include objectives, research questions, theoretical framework, methodology and results. Papers will be in English and maximum length is 12 pages.
A dedicated email address will be supplied for the submission of papers and posters.
Deadlines
- Abstract submissions must be received on or before March 17, 2025.
- Authors of accepted papers will be notified by March 31, 2025.
- Late abstract submissions (to be considered only subject to slot availability) must be received on or before April 1, 2025.
- Authors of late submitted papers will be notified by April 30, 2025.
- Early registration must be completed and paid by April 30, 2025.
- Regular registration must be completed and paid by May 31, 2025
Submit Paper Abstracts to [email protected]
Language
The official language of the Seminar will be English
Registration Participation fee
The registration fees of €300 (€200 student) up to April 30th, or €350 thereafter. The registration fees cover seminar proceedings, conference dinner and buffet lunches and coffee breaks on each day. In addition there is a fee of €50 membership contribution to the International Microsimulation Association.