The Fintech and Financial Institutions Conference is a forum for presenting and discussing current research on the interlinkages of the fintech sector and the broader financial system. The conference is a joint project of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the Lerner College of Business and Economics of the University of Delaware. The conference will focus on understanding the economic consequences and impacts in both directions, as well as the regulatory implications of the fintech sector.

This single-track research conference will feature approximately eight paper presentations, with insightful comments from invited discussants as well as audience participation. Submissions of high-quality theoretical and empirical research papers exploring aspects related to financial institutions and fintech trends are welcome through December 31.

All submissions will be evaluated by the organizers and the program committee. Decisions regarding inclusion in the April 3 program will follow by mid-February. We will provide travel funding as available, with most consideration given to graduate student paper presenters and discussants. The conference attendance fee will be waived for the authors.

Submission deadline: December 31, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
Learn more at https://www.philadelphiafed.org/calendar-of-events/2026-fintech-and-financial-institutions-research-conference.