28th INFERAC & 23rd FI BA 2026: 28th INFER Annual Conference & 23rd International Conference on Finance and Banking FI BA 2026 Faculty of Finance and Banking of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies Bucharest, Romania, June 3-5, 2026

Conference website	https://fin.ase.ro/fiba2026/index.asp
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=28thinferac23rdfiba2026
Submission deadline	February 28, 2026

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28th INFER Annual Conference & XXIII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE  ON FINANCE AND BANKING  FI BA 2026 

June 3-5, 2026, Bucharest, Romania 

Organized by 

FACULTY OF FINANCE AND BANKING 

Bucharest University of Economic Studies 

& The International Network for Economic Research – INFER 

with the support of the  

Romanian Association of Finance and Banking (RoFIBA)  

and 

Center for Financial and Monetary Research (CEFIMO) 

List of Topics

The Faculty of Finance and Banking of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, ASE and the International Network for Economic Research (INFER) jointly organise the 28th INFER Annual Conference and the XXIII International Conference on Finance and Banking FI BA 2026, scheduled to take place on June 3-5, 2026, Bucharest, Romania. 

The Conference gathers economists to present and discuss their work on the cutting edge of theoretical and empirical research, to promote the exchange of ideas and the dissemination of results. Researchers are invited to submit full papers related to the following, non-exhaustive, list of topics: 

• Agricultural economics 
• Banking 
• Behavioural economics and finance 
• Circular economy 
• Commodities and financial markets  
• Corporate finance  
• Derivatives and risk management  
• Development economics 
• Econometrics 
• Economic asymmetries  
• Economic history and history of economic thought 
• Economic inequality 
• Economic and financial integration 
• Empirical economics  
• Energy and environmental economics 
• Experimental economics 
• Financial markets and asset prices 
• Fiscal policy and public finance  
• Gender economics 
• Geopolitics and global value chains 
• Growth and business cycle 
• Health economics 
• Housing and real estate economics 
• Industrial economics 
• Insurance  
• International finance 
• International trade and FDI 
• Investments  
• Labour economics 
• Macroeconomics 
• Migration 
• Monetary economics 
• Operational research in finance  
• Quantitative finance and financial mathematics 
• Spatial economics 
• Sustainable development and finance 

Keynote Speakers

• Prof. Laura Alfaro, Harvard Business School 
• Prof. Giancarlo Corsetti, European University Institute 
• Prof. Paolo Sodini, Stockholm School Of Economics 

Committees

Organizing Committee

• Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod (Infer, Universitat Rovira I Virgili) 
• Maria Bakatsaki (Technical University Of Crete) 
• Eleonora Cavallaro (Infer, Sapienza Università Di Roma) 
• Radu Ciobanu (Fabbv, Bucharest University Of Economic Studies) 
• Agnieszka Gehringer (Infer, Cologne University Of Applied Sciences) 
• Georgiana-Camelia Georgescu (Fabbv, Bucharest University Of Economic Studies) 
• Mihaela Iacob (Fabbv, Bucharest University Of Economic Studies) 
• Galina Kolev-Schaefer (Infer, Cologne University Of Applied Sciences) 
• Inmaculada Martínez-Zarzoso (Infer, University Jaume I & University Of Göttingen) 
• Dimitrios Paparas (Infer, Harper Adams University) 
• Andreea-Maria Stoian (Fabbv, Bucharest University Of Economic Studies) 
• Cecilio Tamarit Escalona (Infer, University Of Valencia) 

Scientific Committee

• António Afonso (University OF Lisbon) 
• Daniela Andren (Örebro University School OF Business) 
• Claudiu Albulescu (Infer, Politehnica University OF Timisoara) 
• Dan Anghel (Fabbv, Bucharest University OF Economic Studies) 
• Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod (Infer, University Rovira I Virgili) 
• Florina-Cristina Badarau (University OF Bordeaux) 
• Denisa Georgiana Bănulescu Radu (University OF Orléans) 
• Mariam Camarero (University Jaume I) 
• Eleonora Cavallaro (Infer, Sapienza University OF Rome) 
• Peter Claeys (Universidad Pontificia Comillas) 
• Andreea Curmei-Semenescu (Fabbv, Bucharest University OF Economic Studies) 
• Victor Dragotă (Fabbv, Bucharest University OF Economic Studies) 
• Ingrid Mihaela Dragotă (Fabbv, Bucharest University OF Economic Studies) 
• Erich Walter Farkas (University OF Zürich) 
• Agnieszka Gehringer (Infer, Cologne University OF Applied Sciences) 
• Ștefan Cristian Gherghina (Fabbv, Bucharest University OF Economic Studies) 
• Iuliana Ismaliescu (Pace University) 
• Galina Kolev-Schaefer (Infer, Cologne University OF Applied Sciences) 
• Ioannis, Kostakis (Infer, Harokopio University OF Athens) 
• Matei Kubinschi (National Bank OF Romania) 
• Inmaculada Martínez-Zarzoso (Infer, University Jaume I, University OF Göttingen) 
• Alexandru Minea (University OF Auvergne) 
• Florian Neagu (Fabbv, Bucharest University OF Economic Studies) 
• Christian Oberst (German Economic Institute) 
• Cornel Oroș (University OF Poitiers) Dimitrios Paparas (Infer, Harper Adams University) 
• Ana Maria Cuadros Ramos (Institute OF International Economics, University Jaume I) 
• Jamel Saadaoui (University Paris 8) 
• Francisco Serranito (Infer, University OF Nanterre) 
• Andreea Stoian (Infer, Fabbv, Bucharest University OF Economic Studies) 
• Cecilio Tamarit Escalona (Infer, University OF Valencia) 
• Camelia Turcu (University OF Orléans) 
• Jan Van Hove (Ku Leuven) 

Submission Guidelines

Only full papers may be submitted for the Annual Conference. Papers must be in English and include an abstract of up to 500 words, 5 keywords, JEL classification and contact details for the corresponding author. Papers should be submitted electronically as pdf-files to the Annual Conference organizers via Easy Chair. 

To submit your full paper, please follow these steps: 

1. Create an account on: https://easychair.org 
2. If you have already an Easy Chair account, you can log into https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=28thinferac23rdfiba2026  by using your account 
3. You will receive an automatic email to confirm your submission. You can update your submission until the deadline. 

All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed according to a high-quality and fast referee process.  

Questions related to the submissions process please contact inferacinfo@gmail.com 

Important Dates

STATUS	DATE
Paper submission	February 28, 2026
Notification of paper acceptance/rejection	March 31, 2026
Payment and registration	April 25, 2026

Special Sessions

The Conference will host several Special Sessions focusing on various topics. These sessions may be organized by INFER scholars as well as by other conference attendants who send their proposals to the Organizing Committee.  If you are willing to organize a special session submit the title and a brief description (max. 300 characters) to inferacinfo@gmail.com by December 15, 2025.  Please note that a special session must have at least four submitted papers in order to be organized. 

For the following Special Sessions, the call for papers will be launched very soon.    

• Beyond the AI Bubble: The Promise and Peril of How Intelligent Tools Reshape Markets, Policy, and the Environment (Dan Gabriel ANGHEL, FABBV, Bucharest University of Economic Studies) 
• Financial Literacy (Andreea STOIAN, FABBV, Bucharest University of Economic Studies) 
• Financial Management (Victor DRAGOTĂ, FABBV, Bucharest University of Economic Studies) 
• Geopolitical Risk and Economic Fragmentation: Implications for Financial Stability (Florian NEAGU, FABBV, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, National Bank of Romania & Matei KUBINSCHI, National Bank of Romania)  
• Rethinking the Future: Insurance in Turbulent Times (FABBV, Ingrid Mihaela DRAGOTĂ, Bucharest University of Economic Studies) 

Specific sessions will be designed for PhD students. The INFER Annual Conference encourages the engagement of PhD students with the activities of the network, offering the possibility to present incomplete papers with their research proposals or preliminary drafts of one of their PhD essays. The idea is to encourage discussion and receive valuable feedback from a panel of professors and experts. Authors should select the option "PhD student" during submission.  

A dedicated Workshop on Academic Writing for high-impact journals will be organized by Peter CLAEYS (Universidad Pontificia Comillas). The workshop aims to support researchers—especially early-career scholars and PhD candidates—in enhancing their academic writing skills, with practical guidance on structuring papers, and improving clarity and impact in scholarly communication.  

The Meet-the-Editor session is also offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with journal editors in the field. This interactive session will provide valuable insights into the publication process, journal expectations, and effective strategies for successfully navigating peer review. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, discuss manuscript development, and gain practical advice from experienced editors. The session will be hosted by: 

• Josep-Maria ARAUZO CAROD (Eurasian Business Review) 
• Agnieszka GEHRINGER (International Economic and Economic Policy, Eastern European Economics) 
• Inmaculada MARTÍNEZ-ZARZOSO (Journal of International Trade & Economic Development) 

We warmly encourage all participants to take part in these enriching and collaborative sessions. 

Publication Opportunities

The authors of high-quality research papers will be invited to submit them to special issues (SI) in several journals. For further information check the INFER website and the conference website.

Prizes and Awards

FABBV offers a Best Ph.D. Paper Award for the most outstanding research paper in Finance. The award is accompanied by a 500 Euros prize. The candidates cannot hold a Ph.D. at the time of submission of paper. Papers for the Best Ph.D. Paper Award can only be authored by Ph.D. students.

Best Ph.D. Paper Award in Finance 

INFER offers the following awards, each accompanied by a 1,000 Euros prize: 

• INFER Young Economist Award 
• INFER Research Award 
• INFER Policy Research Award 
• INFER PhD Paper Award 

On INFER's website you can access information regarding former awards and prizes (https://infer-research.eu/awards/ ). 

All candidates must be registered for the 2026 INFER-FIBA Conference at the time of submission of the paper.  

The awarding ceremony will take place during the event.  

Registration Fees

• Standard: 330 Euros 
• PhD students: 290 Euros 
• INFER Institutional Members: 290 Euros 

The registration fee includes Conference registration and materials, access to all Conference sessions, snacks & coffee breaks, lunch, welcome cocktail (June 3, 2026), Gala Dinner (June 4, 2026), the social event (June 5, 2026). The standard fee also includes INFER individual membership. It does not include travel and accommodation expenses. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registrations cancelled due to VISA issues are eligible for a 50% refund only if they are notified at least 30 days before the Conference. Registrations cancelled after that date are no longer eligible for a refund. All participants have to register for the Conference. Please note that the paper submission is not considered as registration. 

Registration

Registration can be done in 2 steps (once finalised, you will receive a confirmation e-mail): 

Step 1. Through the INFER website + PayPal or Credit Card. You need first to register on the INFER website (infer-research.eu). Then, payment can be done via PayPal or credit card on the website. 

Please click the payment using PayPal. Then, you can either log into your PayPal account or choose to pay directly with a credit card on the event page. 

Step 2. After payment, fill in the Google form. You will be asked to upload the receipt of payment. A submission link is provided if you later want to update your replies or upload your presentation. For organizational reasons we also ask you if you are going to attend the Gala Dinner and your dietary requirements or allergies 

• The conference’s official language is English.  
• Speakers will not be able to present remotely.  
• The event will only take place in person. 
• Each presenter is allowed to deliver a maximum of two presentations. 
• We cannot provide a VISA invitation letter unless a registration fee is paid. 
• We feel sorry to inform you that we do not provide any funding opportunities. 

Venue

The conference will be held at the Faculty of Finance and Banking of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.  

June 3, 2026: 6 Romana Square

June 4-5, 2026: 5-7 Mihail Moxa Street 

Gala Dinner

There will be a gala dinner on June 4, 2026. The location will be communicated in due time. The cost of the gala dinner is included in the submission fee. 

Social Event

There will be a social event on June 5, 2026 in the afternoon. The location will be communicated in due time. The cost of the social event is included in the submission fee. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Accompanying persons may attend the gala dinner and the social event upon payment of the corresponding costs. 

Accommodation

Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements. Please make your reservations as soon as possible.  

To facilitate your search, the organizers have negotiated special discounts for the conference participants at MOXA Bucharest Boutique Hotel (https://hotelmoxa.com/ ). 

Contact person: 

Angelica Jonea 

Sales Account Manager 

sales@hotelmoxa.com  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to benefit from the special prices, please mention in the reservation process your participation at the INFER-FIBA Conference. 

In addition, we can arrange for accommodation upon request at one of the university guesthouses. In this case, please, contact in advance the local organizers at: fiba@fin.ase.ro. 

Travel Information

How to get to Bucharest 

• By plane: Henri Coanda International Airport (Otopeni) (https://www.bucharestairports.ro/) from the airport: order a taxi using the touch screen from inside the airport or take the train or use the bus  
• By train: Northen Railway (Gara de Nord) from the Northen Railway: order an uber / bolt or take the subway (https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/timetable/)

Contact

Updated information on 2026 INFER-FIBA Conference will be provided in due course on the Conference website.

For any question, please contact us at fiba@fin.ase.ro.