The achievement of fifty unbroken years of service is a significant milestone and by no means an easy accomplishment. It underscores the unwavering support, dedication, passion and hard work of the past Directors, Coordinators, Officers-in-Charge, research fellows, support staff, and the academic and professional economics community to keep the momentum going for this long.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to 1  everyone who has contributed to the longevity of this conference and I offer my best wishes to CERT, as it continues on the path forged by its predecessors.