The Public Debt Management Network, an initiative jointly fostered by the OECD, the Italian Treasury, and the World Bank, is organizing the 4^th Public Debt Management Conference at the OECD Headquarters, Paris, France, on September 10-11, 2026. The event is aimed at promoting the sharing and advancement of knowledge on public debt management among practitioners, institutions and academics.

The 4^th edition of the Conference will focus on key topics including fiscal policy and debt sustainability in a context of macroeconomic uncertainty, sovereign debt restructuring, sustainable debt instruments. Furthermore, new findings on primary and secondary market functioning and investor dynamics, as well as transparency and governance in debt management strategies, will be presented and discussed.

The Conference will feature a keynote address by Sir Robert Stheeman, non-executive Director, Morgan Stanley, and former CEO of the UK Debt Management Office.

The Conference will be held in-person. If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration form. The deadline for the registration is July 23, 2026. A confirmation message regarding participation will be communicated by 31 July 2026. Please note that, due to limited capacity at the venue, participation is subject to confirmation.

Participants are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and related expenses. Practical information, including directions to the OECD and nearby hotels, is available on the OECD Conference Centre page.

The visa application process may take up to four weeks. Participants are therefore encouraged to apply well in advance via the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs website. Please note that the OECD is not in a position to assist with visa arrangements. European Union citizens do not require a visa to enter France.

For any questions regarding the Conference organisation, please contact publicdebt@oecd.org.