Registration is OPEN!   > Over 1000 participants from across the globe expected! > ERSA Congress is a unique platform to share, network and learn > ERSA Congress is the biggest event for regional scientists across the globe   Best fees until 13th May 2019! > Register now!   > Meet our keynote speakers!   Maryann Feldman > Artificial Intelligence and the future of regions Jacques François Thisse >  About the Origin of Cities Susan Parnell  Roberta Capello > Regional development theories and formalised economic approaches: an evolving relationship André Torre >  Is there a smart development for rural areas? Yannis Psycharis >  The new landscape of regional inequalities in the European Union in the aftermath of economic crisis: analysis and policy challenges for the programming period post-2020 more   > Make your choice among a large panel of topics Around 1200 submissions received: The programme will cover a large panel of topics in spatial, regional and urban economics, economic geography as well as regional policy topics like local governance and institutions. Last but the least, the congress will also have a strong interdisciplinary dimension featuring contributions from social sciences, engineering and big data. The programme foresees > 69 Special Session themes > 25 General themes more   > More with the Exhibition The ERSA2019 unique platform will also host an exhibition with publishers but we also expect startups to join us in Lyon and complement the congress programme more   > BE PART OF IT! Join us in Lyon!   Start networking with fellow participants from around the world on Twitter @ersa2019Lyon #ersa2019Lyon and #LyonIwillbethere