IIOC History
The IIOC began at Northeastern University in 2003, as an initiative of the Industrial Organization Society led by Professors John Kwoka and Chris Snyder. It has now matured into one of the premier field conferences.
IIOC over the years
April 5-7, 2019
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
The full program schedule is posted at https://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2019/program/IIOC2019.html
Keynote Speaker:Glenn Ellison
Plenary Speakers: Kate Ho, Leemore Dafny, John Van Reenan, Chad Syverson
Sponsors: Analysis Group, applEcon, Bates White, The Brattle Group, Charles River Associates, Compass Lexecon, Google, Matrix Economics Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, the University of Florida Public Utility Research Center and University of Florida Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
April 20-22, 2018
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana
The full program schedule is posted at https://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2018/program/IIOC2018.html
Keynote Speaker:Nancy L. Rose
Plenary Talk: Jean Tirole
Sponsors: Amazon, Analysis Group, applEcon, Bates White, The Brattle Group, BRG Berkeley Research Group, Compass Lexecon, Google, Matrix Economics Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, the University of Florida Public Utility Research Center and University of Florida Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
April 7-9, 2017
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
The full program schedule is posted at https://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2017/program/IIOC2017.html
Keynote Speaker:Steven T. Berry
Sponsors: Amazon, Analysis Group, Bates White, The Brattle Group, Charles River Associates, Compass Lexecon, Google, the Kauffman Foundation, Matrix Economics Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, the University of Florida Public Utility Research Center and University of Florida Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
April 15-17, 2016
Drexel University LeBow School of Business
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Papers: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2016/program/IIOC2016.html
Keynote Speaker:Michael Whinston
Sponsors: Analysis Group, Bates White, The Brattle Group, Charles River Associates, Compass Lexecon, Facebook, Google, the Kauffman Foundation, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, the University of Florida Public Utility Research Center and University of Florida Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.Click here for a link to the photos from the IIOC 2016.
April 24-26, 2015
Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
Boston, Massachusetts
Papers: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2015/program/IIOC2015.html
Keynote Speaker: Severin Borenstein
Sponsors: Amazon, Analysis Group, Bates White, Charles River Associates, Compass Lexecon, Cornerstone Research, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida, Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at the University of Florida
Click here for a link to the photos from the IIOC 2014.
April 11-13, 2014
Northwestern Law Searle Center on Law, Regulation and Economic Growth
Chicago, Illinois
Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2014/program/IIOC2014.html
2014 Printed Program Keynote Speaker:Dennis Carlton
Sponsors: Analysis Group, Bates White, Brattle Group, eBay, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Google, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida, Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at the University of Florida
Click here for a link to the photos from the IIOC 2014.
May 16-18, 2013
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
Boston, Massachusetts
Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2013/program/IIOC2013.html
IIOC_2014Progam
2013 Printed Program
Keynote Speaker: Carl Shapiro
Sponsors: Analysis Group, Bates White, Brattle Group, eBay, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Google, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida, Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at the University of Florida
Click here for the photos from the IIOC 2013.
March 16-18, 2012
George Mason University School of Law
Arlington, Virginia
Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2012/program/IIOC2012.html
http://www.ios.neu.edu/IIOC2012program_Econ.pdf
Keynote Speaker: Richard Schmalensee
Sponsors: Analysis Group, Brattle Group, Google, Kauffman Foundation, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida, Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at the University of Florida
To see pictures from the 10th annual IIOC, you can visit http://tuttle-tuttle.smugmug.com/Events/10th-Annual-IIOC/22232679_wj6bhr#!i=1776076783&k=3zgT4K5
April 8-10, 2011
The Boston Park Plaza
Boston, Massachusetts
Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2011/program/IIOC2011.html
Keynote Speaker: R. Preston McAfee
Sponsors: Analysis Group, Brattle Group, Kauffman Foundation, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Public Utility Research Center, University of Florida, Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center, University of Florida
May 14-16, 2010
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2010/program/IIOC2010.html
IIOC_2014Program - Keynote Speaker: John Sutton
- Sponsors: Analysis Group, APPA American Public Power Association, Brattle Group, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida, Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at the University of Florida, Sauder
- April 3-5. 2009
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Northeastern University
Boston, MA
- Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2009/program/IIOC2009.html
- Keynote Speaker: Robert H. Porter
- Sponsors: APPA American Public Power Association, Analysis Group, Brattle Group, Cornerstone Research, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida, Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at
May 16-18, 2008*
Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia
- Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2008/program/IIOC2008.html
- Keynote Speaker: Ariel Pakes
- Sponsors: Analysis Group, APPA American Public Power Association, Brattle Group, CRA International, Cornerstone Research, Microsoft, NERA Economic Consulting, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida and the Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Centerat the University of Florida
*New time block added in 2008 – Friday afternoon graduate student sessions added
April 13-15, 2007
Georgia Southern
Savannah, Georgia
- Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2007/program/IIOC2007.html
- Keynote Speaker: Steve Berry
- Sponsors: Analysis Group, APPA, Charles River Associates and Cornerstone Group
4th Annual IIOC Conference April 7-9, 2006
Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts
Papers/Program: http://editorialexpress.com/conference/IIOC2006/program/IIOC2006.html
Keynote Speaker: F.M. Scherer
- Sponsors: Analysis Group, APPA, The Brattle Group, CRA International, Eastern Bank, Microsoft, Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at the University of Florida, TJX and Northeastern University College of Arts and Sciences
April 8-9, 2005
Georgia Institute of Tech Hotel and Conference Center Atlanta, Georgia
- Papers/Program: http://www.ios.neu.edu/iioc2005/program.pdf
Keynote Speaker: Margaret Slade, David Sappington - Sponsors: Analysis Group, Center for Paper Business and Industry Studies, Charles River Associates,Troutman Sanders LLP, and The Robert F. Lanzillotti Public Policy Research Center at the University of Florida
April 23-24, 2004
Kellogg School of Management
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Papers/Program: http://www.ios.neu.edu/iioc2004/program.pdf
Keynote Speaker: Paul Joskow, Robert Porter
Sponsors: Analysis Group, Charles River Associates, and Chicago Partners
April 4-5, 2003
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
- Keynote Speaker: Ariel Pakes, Michael Riordan
- Papers/Program:Papers/Program IIOC2003_program.pdf
- Sponsors: Analysis Group, APPA, Charles River Associates, Giannini Foundation, Kluwer
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John Kwoka
Neal F. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Economics
John Kwoka teaches and conducts research in the areas of industrial organization, antitrust, and regulatory economics. His emphasis is on the application of economics to current policy issues in various industries. His other teaching interests includ…
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Kathleen Downey
Marketing Assistant
Kathleen works in the Department of Economics as Marketing Assistant, IIOC Conference Coordinator and assistant to the Finnegan Distinguished Chair. As marketing assistant, Kathleen promotes the good work of the department though the department websi…