TON DUC THANG UNIVERSITY
19 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Website: cfe.tdtu.edu.vn
Email: cfe@tdtu.edu.vn
The 2026 CFE Program will be held on 23–24 June 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. The program is structured as a two-day academic and policy-oriented event, bringing together doctoral researchers, international scholars, universities, financial institutions, professional bodies, industry representatives, and policy stakeholders.
The first day will feature the PhD Consortium in Financial Economics, which offers a dedicated and supportive platform for PhD students and recent PhD graduates at different stages of their research. Participants will have the opportunity to present dissertation proposals or working papers to a panel of distinguished international scholars and peers. The Consortium is designed to facilitate constructive feedback, discussion of theoretical and methodological issues, and meaningful international research connections.
The second day will feature the workshop “Building an International Finance Talent Pool”, organized by Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) in collaboration with the Viet Nam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC). The workshop will focus on financial talent development, professional certification, industry demand, and policy–industry–university partnerships to support Viet Nam’s ambition to establish the center.
| Date | Program | Main Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | PhD Consortium in Financial Economics | Doctoral research presentations, academic feedback, methodological discussion, and international research networking |
| 24 June 2026 | Workshop on Building an International Finance Talent Pool | Financial talent development, professional certification, industry demand, and policy–industry–university partnerships |
Submissions for the PhD Consortium in Financial Economics are open to actively enrolled PhD students worldwide and recent PhD graduates. Submitted papers should fall within the broad field of Financial Economics, including, but not limited to:
We invite PhD students from around the world to apply or be nominated to participate. Selected students will have the opportunity to engage with senior faculty, receive constructive feedback, and present their research in the PhD Consortium.
Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Please submit your paper via the EasyChair submission system using the official conference link below. For inquiries, please contact cfe@tdtu.edu.vn
Submission Guidelines
Paper Submission
As the EasyChair submission deadline has passed, authors wishing to submit a new paper are kindly requested to send their submission directly to the Organizing Committee at cfe@tdtu.edu.vn. Please do not submit new papers through EasyChair.
Consortium Format & Benefits
The program includes expert-led sessions and roundtable discussions facilitated by selected members of the Scientific Board. These members have published in top-tier (A*/A) finance journals, such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Financial Management, among others. As part of Consortium activities, Professor Alminas Zaldokas will join virtually to share insights from his academic and editorial experience. He has published in leading journals including Journal of Financial Economics, The Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, and Journal of Accounting Research. He serves as Co-Editor of Journal of Corporate Finance and as Associate Editor of the Review of Corporate Finance Studies and the Journal of Banking and Finance.
Awards & Support:
On-campus accommodation will be provided for authors of accepted papers. Three Best Paper Awards (one pertheme) will be granted, with USD 200 awarded to each paper. All accepted papers will receive an official certificate of acceptance.
Submission Portal Opens: March 20 2026
Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026 (extended)
Notification of Acceptance: May 20–30, 2026
Consortium Dates: June 23–24, 2026
19 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Website: cfe.tdtu.edu.vn
Email: cfe@tdtu.edu.vn