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Events — Zurich Center for Market Design

Events

How we connect the market design community

Events Overview

We host academic and public events that inspire, connect, and challenge.

From our flagship Market Design Seminar Series and the John von Neumann Lecture to Collaboration Workshops and one-off gatherings, our programs link theory with application — and people with ideas.

Market Design Seminar Series

Invited talks with open discussion

Leading researchers present their latest work in 90-minute deep dives into auctions, matching, platforms, and market design frontiers. Expect sharp insights, lively debates, and the kind of discussions that spark new research directions.

Seminar Series

Collaboration Workshops

From research insights to actionable solutions

Focused workshops where researchers, industry experts, and policymakers tackle real challenges — transforming academic insights into concrete solutions.

Collaboration

John von Neumann Lecture

Celebrating genius, inspiring the future

Annual public lecture featuring renowned speakers celebrating von Neumann's revolutionary contributions to economics, game theory, and beyond — delivered at ETH Zürich's Audimax with Q&A and networking reception.

Lecture

Other Events

Conferences, thematic gatherings, and meetups

Conferences, thematic gatherings, and community meetups exploring the frontier of market design.

Other Events