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AcademicJune 28 – July 1, 2026

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026

Where

Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), downtown campus · UQAM downtown campus, Montreal, QC, Canada — Berri-UQAM metro station · In person

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The 46th International Symposium on Forecasting (ISF 2026) is the premier international event for forecasting researchers, practitioners, and students — four days of world-class keynotes, workshops, academic sessions, and practitioner talks hosted by the International Institute of Forecasters. As the leading global forecasting conference it stays intimate enough for real one-on-one discussion while covering cutting-edge methods (AI and time-series foundation models), forecast evaluation and combination, macroeconomic forecasting, and real-world applications, with a strong practitioner track and a pre-conference Summer School on Forecasting Risks.

Academic Topics

  1. Keynotes & frontiers of forecasting research

    Leading academics on inflation forecasting, the AI/statistics intersection, monetary-policy risk, oil markets, and climate/economic impacts.

  2. AI, foundation models & advanced methods

    Deep learning for forecasting, time-series foundation models, forecast combinations, reconciliation, and state-space modeling.

  3. Practitioner applications & real-world impact

    Demand planning, tourism, nowcasting, supply chains, and why technically sound forecasts sometimes fail inside organizations.

  4. Forecast evaluation, uncertainty & combinations

    Evaluating forecasts, handling uncertainty, temporal hierarchies, and combining models for reliability.

  5. Specialized workshops (separate fee)

    Temporal hierarchies, forecast evaluation, demand forecasting, combinations & reconciliation, linear state-space models, AI in model building, business best practices, and deep learning & foundation models.

  6. Pre-conference Summer School: Forecasting Risks (June 27–28)

    Two-day intensive led by Domenico Giannone and Leonardo Iania on risk and uncertainty, with emphasis on monetary policy and high-dimensional data.

  7. Publishing, careers & the future of the field

    International Journal of Forecasting insights, student awards, and networking with publishers and software vendors.

  8. Social program & closing ceremony

    Welcome reception, meals, awards, tributes, and a preview of ISF 2027 in Paphos, Cyprus.

What's included

  • Full access to the main symposium program (keynotes, parallel sessions, practitioner talks, networking)
  • Whova conference app (schedule, abstracts, attendee networking)
  • Coffee breaks, lunches, and networking meals
  • Welcome reception (Sunday evening)
  • Access to in-person speakers and vendor exhibits
  • Certificate of attendance (on request)
  • Optional workshops and Summer School available at additional cost

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Symposium on Forecasting 2026?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 is a prediction markets industry academic in UQAM downtown campus, Montreal, QC, Canada — Berri-UQAM metro station. It takes place June 28 – July 1, 2026.

When does the academic take place?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 takes place June 28 – July 1, 2026.

How long is the academic?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 runs for 4 days (June 28 – July 1, 2026). Welcome reception Sun June 28 (afternoon/evening); main sessions Mon June 29 – Wed July 1..

Where is the academic held?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 is held in Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), downtown campus, UQAM downtown campus, Montreal, QC, Canada — Berri-UQAM metro station.

Who is organizing the academic?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 is organized by International Institute of Forecasters (IIF).

What does the academic cover?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 covers AI & foundation models for forecasting, forecast combinations & reconciliation, state-space modeling, macroeconomic forecasting, forecast evaluation & uncertainty, demand forecasting, nowcasting.

Who is speaking at the academic?

Speakers at International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 include Mark Watson (Princeton), Emmanuel Candès (Stanford), Domenico Giannone (Johns Hopkins), James Hamilton (UC San Diego), Serena Ng (Columbia).

Who should attend the academic?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 is aimed at Forecasting researchers, practitioners, students, policymakers, data scientists, economists, and industry professionals across academia, business, government, and nonprofits..

How much does the academic cost?

International Symposium on Forecasting 2026: IIF members receive discounted pricing; student rates available. Optional workshops and the pre-conference Summer School are separate.

What is the refund policy for the academic?

Full refund for cancellations before June 3, 2026; 50% refund June 4–21; no refunds after June 22. Requests must be in writing; no-shows are not refunded. Confirm the current policy on the registration page.

How do I register for the academic?

Registration for International Symposium on Forecasting 2026 is handled on the official event page at isf.forecasters.org — see the link above.

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