Conference

Denis Kessler Tribute Conference

March 20, 2025, 14:00–19:00

Paris

Background and Objectives

Toulouse School of Economics and the SCOR Foundation for Science have joined forces to organize a tribute to Denis Kessler at SCOR headquarters on March 20, 2025, following his death on June 9, 2023. The idea behind the conference is to commemorate Denis Kessler's contribution to the world of economics research, and to evoke memories of the intellectual debates that fascinated him.

This afternoon of conferences will highlight, through several key moments, research topics that were close to Denis Kessler's heart. The afternoon will conclude with a roundtable, allowing his former colleagues and friends to pay their last respects.

Round-table - Discussion and testimonials : 

  • Panel moderator: Christian GOLLIER (Toulouse School of Economics)
  • Michel PEBEREAU (BNP Paribas honorary chairman)
  • Philippe TRAINAR (SCOR Foundation for Science)
  • André MASSON (Paris School of Economics)
  • Pierre PESTIEAU (University of Liège)

Organizing commitee

  • Stéphane Villeneuve (Toulouse School of Economics)
  • Christian Gollier (Toulouse School of Economics)
  • Philippe Trainar (SCOR Foundation for Science)

Conference venue

Maison de la Chimie

28 rue Saint-Dominique

75007 Paris

France

Contact

Conference secretariat: Magali Bouley

Email : denis.kessler.conf@tse-fr.eu 

Partners

With the support of