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Benedikt Schmal has been honored by the renowned German Economic Association (Verein für Socialpolitik, VfS) for his participation in four prestigious international economics conferences. The award recognizes Schmal's exceptional commitment to engaging with contemporary economic issues and his contributions to the international research community.

The four conferences Schmal attended include the Annual Conference of the European Economic Association (EEA) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the 51st Annual Meetings of the European Public Choice Society (EPCS) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, the Annual Conference of the European Association for Research in Industrial Economics (EARIE) at the University of Amsterdam, and the Annual Conference of the Society for Institutional and Organizational Economics (SIOE) at the Harris School for Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Each of these events is a significant forum for the exchange of research findings and the discussion of current developments in economics.

Founded in 1873, the Verein für Socialpolitik is one of Europe’s oldest and most distinguished academic associations. With over 4,000 members, the VfS promotes economic research and education and fosters dialogue between academia and practice. The association regularly organizes conferences and awards outstanding scholarly achievements.

Benedikt Schmal’s active participation in international conferences strengthens the exchange of ideas with leading scholars worldwide and contributes to bridging the gap between theoretical insights and practical applications. The VfS acknowledges his role as a connector within the global academic landscape through this recognition.