Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)
Online
We are pleased to announce the 2nd International Online Conference on Risk and Financial Management: Revisiting AI and Machine Learning techniques in finance and economics (IOCRF2026), which will be held online from 2 to 4 November 2026.
Based on the success of the 1st edition, the primary goal of IOCRF 2026 is to bring together researchers, scholars, and professionals from around the world working in the broad fields of economics and finance and to continue the success of previous editions.
Conference Chair:
Prof. Dr. Thanasis Stengos, University of Guelph, Canada
Topics of Interest:
S1. Generative AI: Paradigm Shifts in Finance and Economics
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Svetlozar (Zari) Rachev, Texas Tech University, USA
S2. Machine Learning for Next-Generation Risk Modeling
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Thanasis Stengos, University of Guelph, Canada
S3. Blockchain and Digital Assets: Frontier Analytics
Chaired by Dr. Alessio Faccia, University of Birmingham Dubai, UAE
S4. Data Capitalization: Reconstructing Economic Valuation
Chaired by Dr. Sisira Colombage, Federation Business School, Australia
S5. Ethical AI and Financial Technology Governance
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Xianrong (Shawn) Zheng, Old Dominion University, USA
S6. Emerging Tech Convergence: Future Financial Infrastructure
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Ramona Rupeika-Apoga, University of Latvia, Latvia
Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract before 6 July 2026.
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1525
Registration for the event is FREE and open until 27 October 2026
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCRF2026?section=#registration
For detailed guidelines on abstract submission and publication opportunities, please consult the “Instructions for Authors” section on the conference website.
Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award (Six Winners)
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact: iocrf2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCRFS2026!
Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event, organised by MDPI’s Risks (ISSN: 2227-9091, Impact Factor: 1.5), which will take place virtually on 6–7 July 2026.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Steven Haberman
Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance, Bayes Business School, City George's, University of London, London, UK
Conference sessions:
S1. Insurance
S2. Actuarial Science
S3. Financial Risk Management
S4. Asset Pricing and Investment Strategies
S5. Emerging Risks and Interdisciplinary Topics
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 8 March 2026.
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 5 April 2026.
Registration Deadline: 1 July 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1488
To register for the event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCR2026?section=#registration
For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submissions, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCR2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocr2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Risks.