Denis Kessler Tribute Conference

Background and Objectives

Toulouse School of Economics and the SCOR Foundation for Science have joined forces to organize a tribute to Denis Kessler at Maison de la Chimie in Paris on March 20, 2025. 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)

Registration