Keynote Speakers
Prof. Marcin Kacperczyk
Imperial College London
Marcin Kacperczyk is Professor of Finance at Imperial College London Business School and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy and Research. He is Managing Editor of the Review of Finance and Associate Editor of the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. He is also a former President of the European Finance Association.
Prof. Douglas Cumming
Stevens Institute of Technology School of Business
Douglas Cumming, J.D., Ph.D., CFA is Professor of Finance and the Steven Shulman ’62 Endowed Chair for Business Leadership at the Stevens Institute of Technology School of Business. He previously held the DeSantis Distinguished Professorship of Finance and Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University and was the Ontario Research Chair at the Schulich School of Business, York University.
Program
The conference will take place on September 14–16, 2026, with a pre-conference program on Sunday, September 13, including an optional Krakow city tour and a welcome drink for early arrivals. The main in-person sessions will be held on Monday and Tuesday (September 14–15), while Wednesday, September 16, is planned to be fully online and dedicated to virtual presentations.
Sunday, September 13
| 15:00-17:30 | Krakow tour |
| 17:30-21:00 | Welcome drink |
Monday, September 14
| 8:00-8:30 | Welcome coffee |
| 8:30-9:00 | Welcome speeches |
| 9:00-10:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-12:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-14:30 | Keynote Address |
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:00-16:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 19:30-23:00 | Gala Dinner |
Tuesday, September 15
| 8:30-9:00 | Welcome coffee |
| 9:00-10:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Publishing in Finance |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00-14:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:00-16:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 16:30-17:00 | Best paper award |
Wednesday, September 16 (online)
| 8:30-10:30 | Virtual sessions |
| 10:30-11:00 | Break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Virtual sessions |
| 13:00-14:00 | Break |
| 14:00-16:00 | Virtual sessions |
| 16:00-16:30 | Break |
| 16:30-18:00 | Virtual sessions |
Publication
Publication Opportunities
All abstracts of papers accepted for the conference will be published in the book of abstracts.
After the conference, authors will be invited to publish their full paper either in the:
- MFC 2026 Conference Proceedings – deadline: November 30, 2026
- MFC 2026 supporting journals – deadline: December 31, 2026
Full papers submitted to the Proceedings of the MFC 2026 Conference Proceedings will be subject to an expedited peer review process, with reviewers being primarily members of the conference committees.
Authors may also choose to submit full papers to the conference's supporting journals, and their submissions will be reviewed according to the journal's review criteria. Please note that acceptance of a paper to the conference does not guarantee publication and that only a limited number of outstanding papers will be published by the journals.
Supporting Journals
Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting (CiteScore 12.5, IF 8.2)
Eurasian Business Review (CiteScore 6.9, IF 4.0)
International Journal of Emerging Markets (CiteScore 7.2, IF 3.0)
Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (CiteScore 9.7, IF 6.1)
Journal of Multinational Financial Management (CiteScore 7.0, IF 4.0)
Investment Analysts Journal (CiteScore 2.8, IF 2.2)
Innovation and Green Development (CiteScore: 19.6)
Modern Finance
Editors’ Fast Track
Editors’ Fast Track is a dedicated in-person conference session designed to connect authors of high-quality papers with journal editors. Selected authors will present their work in a standard 15-minute format, followed by direct, in-person feedback from an editorial panel and audience discussion.
To be considered, authors should indicate their interest at the time of submission by selecting the Editors’ Fast Track option. The Program Committee will then review all nominated papers and invite a limited number to participate in this special session.
During the conference, the chosen authors will present their work in front of editors, who will provide immediate editorial feedback and suggestions for improvement, followed by a short Q&A. This structure allows authors to gain insights from experienced editors and sharpen their manuscripts in real time.
After the conference, participating papers may also be invited to a fast-tracked review process with partnering journals. This provides authors with a valuable publication opportunity that goes beyond the regular conference experience.
In summary, the process is simple:
- Nominate your paper for Editors’ Fast Track when submitting to the conference.
- The Scientific Program Committee reviews nominations and selects the papers to be included.
- Present your work in a 15-minute slot to editors and the audience during the conference.
- Receive feedback, and possibly a fast-track review invitation from a partnering journal.
Sabri Boubaker
Professor of Finance at EM Normandie Business School, France
Editor-in-Chief of Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting
Ender Demir
Professor at Reykjavik University, Iceland
Managing Editor of Eurasian Business Review
Chun-Ping Chang
Professor at Shih Chien University, Taiwan
Committees
Steering Committee
Adam Zaremba
MBS School of Business, PUEB
Jakub Janus
Krakow University of Economics
Jan Jakub Szczygielski
Kozminski University
Aleksander Mercik
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business
Scientific Committee
Thomas Schmid
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Debojyoti Das
IIM Bangalore, India
Abdulnasser Hatemi J.
UAE University, UAE
Angel Zhong
RMIT University, Australia
Aviral Kumar Tiwari
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, India
Benjamin Miranda Tabak
Foundation School of Public Policy and Government, Brazil
Cesario Mateus
Aalborg University Business School, Denmark
Janusz Brzeszczyński
University of Lodz, Poland
Chaker Aloui
Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
Adam Szyszka
SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
Charilaos Mertzanis
Abu Dhabi University, UAE
Chia-Lin Chang
National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
Ahmet Faruk Aysan
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Claudiu Tiberiu Albulescu
Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania
David Y. Aharon
Ono Academic College, Israel
Dehua Shen
Nankai University, China
Magdalena Zioło
University of Szczecin, Poland
Doojin Ryu
Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Elie Bouri
Lebanese American University, Lebanon
Ender Demir
Reykjavik University, Iceland
Gabor Neszveda
John von Neumann University, Hungary
Gazi Salah Uddin
Linköping University, Sweden
Isaac Otchere
Carleton University, Canada
Joëlle Miffre
Audencia Business School, France
Joshua Yindenaba Abor
University of Ghana, Ghana
Khaled Mokni
University of Gabes, Tunisia
Krishna Reddy
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology/Te Pukenga, New Zealand
Mehmet Huseyin Bilgin
Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey
Ewa Dziwok
University of Economics in Katowice, Poland
Mehmet Umutlu
Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Anna Zamojska
University of Gdańsk, Poland
Mohammad Ashraful Ferdous Chowdhury
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Aneta Hryckiewicz-Gontarczyk
Kozminski University, Poland
Muhammad Abubakr Naeem
UAE University, UAE
Nirosha Wellalage
University of South Australia, Australia
OlaOluwa Simon Yaya
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Oskar Kowalewski
IESEG School of Management, France
Małgorzata Olszak
University of Warsaw, Poland
Pedro Barroso
Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Portugal
Ramona Rupeika-Apoga
University of Latvia, Latvia
Rangan Gupta
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Renatas Kizys
University of Southampton, UK
Riza Demirer
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA
Robert J. Bianchi
Griffith University, Australia
Román Ferrer-Lapeña
University of Valencia, Spain
Roman Horvath
Charles University, Czechia
Roman Matkovskyy
Rennes School of Business, France
Seraina Anagnostopoulou
University of Pireus, Greece
Karol Klimczak
Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Sitara Karim
Sunway University, Malaysia
Syed Jawad Hussain Shahzad
Montpellier Business School, France
Krzysztof Jackowicz
Kozminski University, Poland
Vanja Piljak
University of Vaasa, Finland
Zaghum Umar
Zayed University, UAE
Viviana Fernández
University Adolfo Ibanez, Chile
Mariya Gubareva
University of Lisbon, Portugal
Mansor H. Ibrahim
International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance, Malaysia
Marcin Czupryna
Cracow University of Economics, Poland
Syed Ali Raza
IQRA University, Pakistan
Ana-Maria Fuertes
Bayes Business School, UK
Ilan Alon
College of the Management Studies, Israel
Sabri Boubaker
EM Normandie, France
Social Events
September 13, 2026
Walking Krakow City Tour
Explore the heart of Krakow’s Old Town and soak up the rich history of this vibrant city—regularly ranked Europe’s best city-break. Stroll the cobblestone streets and visit icons like Wawel Royal Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Main Market Square.
Time: 15:00-17:30
Meeting point: To be announced
Price per person: 10 euros
The tour will end at the early registration and networking event location.
September 13, 2026
Welcome Drink
Kick off the conference with a Welcome Drink! This gathering includes early registration and is a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees over a complimentary drink.
Date: September 13, 2026
Time: 17:30 -
Location: To be announced
Price per person: Free of charge (registration required)
September 14. 2026
Conference Dinner
Join us for a grand feast at a classic Krakow restaurant showcasing traditional Polish cuisine. Enjoy regional dishes, great company, and a memorable atmosphere in the heart of the Old Town.
Time: 19:30
Location: To be announced
Price per person: 40 euros
Limit: 100 participants
Submissions
How to Submit
Please submit your full papers or extended abstracts via the Eventsadmin platform by July 20, 2026. To submit, click the "Submit a Paper" button below or follow this link: https://mfc3.eventsadmin.com/Submission.
We accept papers in PDF format, and you are free to use any layout. We provide a simple template for those submitting extended abstracts, which can be accessed here. Please ensure that your extended abstract is at least 300 words in length.
The official language of the conference is English. All submissions, including full papers, extended abstracts, and presentations, must be in English.
Upon acceptance, you will receive a Confirmation of Acceptance email within four weeks of submission, confirming that your paper has been approved for inclusion in the conference program.
Presentation Modes at the Conference
The conference will feature four presentation formats to accommodate different preferences and engagement styles. Authors should indicate their preferred presentation mode (Regular In-Person, Elevator Pitch, Poster Session, or Online Presentation) during the registration process.
Regular In-Person Presentation
A traditional 15-20 minute presentation followed by a discussion led by an assigned discussant, allowing for in-depth analysis and feedback.
Elevator Pitch
The Elevator Pitch sessions comprise short 5-minute presentations of a maximum of 3 slides, followed by a brief Q&A, offering a snapshot of the research without an extended discussion.
Poster Session
Authors display their work throughout the conference and engage with attendees during breaks, offering a flexible, informal discussion format.
Online Presentation
A 15-20 minute virtual presentation during dedicated online sessions, allowing remote participation and interaction with the audience.
Editors’ Fast Track
A 15-minute presentation to journal editors, followed by direct feedback, discussion, and potential fast-track review with partnering journals.
Venue
MFC 2026 will be held on the campus of the Krakow University of Economics (KUE), Buildings F and S. The university is located about a 30-minute walk from the Old Town, a 15-minute walk from Krakow Central Train Station, and a 20-minute drive from Balice Airport.
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Conference Accommodation
The conference fee does not cover accommodation. Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their own hotel stays. There are many hotels in Krakow in the vicinity of the conference venue, for example: Radisson RED Hotel, Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Cracow, Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow, ibis Kraków Stare Miasto, Hotel Europejski, Garamond, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Hospitality
Morning and afternoon snacks and a hot lunch, as well as conference kits (e.g., pad and pen, printed program book, and certificate) will be provided at the conference venue.
