Friedrich List Conference 2025 in Reutlingen: 100th anniversary of the Friedrich List Society
From 4 to 6 September 2025, the Friedrich List Institute at ESB Business School will host an academic conference in collaboration with the Friedrich List Society and the city of Reutlingen. This event marks the 100th anniversary of the Friedrich List Society, which is named after the economist and thought leader from Reutlingen, Friedrich List.
Title of the conference:
‘Politics at a loss? Policy advice from a historical, political science and economic perspective’
This three-day event will bring together renowned experts from academia, politics, the media, and various associations. The focus will be on the role and effectiveness of policy advice in various fields, including financial, educational and economic policy.
Programme highlights:
Thursday, 4 September at 6 p.m. Foyer of Reutlingen Town Hall, Marktplatz 22, 72764 Reutlingen | Keynote speech: On the way to a new world order? Prospects for the global economy Welcome address by Mayor Thomas Keck Keynote speaker: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Lars P. Feld (Walter Eucken Institute, University of Freiburg) |
Friday, 5 September Conference at ESB Business School, Pavilion Building 17, Reutlingen University | Discussion panels on economic policy, counselling and education policy with Justus Haucap, Regina Riphahn, Katharina Spieß, Hans-Peter Klös, among others |
Saturday, 6 September Conference at ESB Business School, Pavilion Building 17, Reutlingen University | Discussion panels on social and state-structured policy advice with Prof. Dr. Henning Vöpel, followed by Dr. Stefan Schöncke and Dr. Marc Bataille, among others |
Venues:
- ESB Business School (Pavilion, Building 17)
- Reutlingen Town Hall (Keynote speech)
- IHK Reutlingen (Reception & Exhibition)
Registration:
You are cordially invited to attend the ceremony and conference. To assist with organisational preparations, please register your attendance on the event portal eveeno by Friday, 22 August.
