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Friends of Women in Finance Symposium

Supporting research collaboration and career development among finance academics across Greater New York.

2026 Symposium Call for Papers (TBA) Submit a Paper
We connect finance scholars across Greater New York to spark impactful research, cultivate enduring collaborations, and support carreer advancement. Through dynamic symposiums and meaningful networking, we build a vibrant and inclusive community that shapes the future of our profession. — Our Mission

FWFS-GNY 2026 · 5th Symposium

The 5th Friends of Women in Finance Symposium in Greater New York (FWFS-GNY) will be hosted by the University at Albany, SUNY.

Host Institution
University at Albany
New York
Date
Dec. 4, 2026
Friday
Location
SUNY Global Center
116 East 55th Street, New York City
  • September 4Call for Papers Opens
  • October 19Paper Submission Deadline
  • November 6Acceptance Notifications
  • November 20Registration Deadline
  • December 4Symposium Date

Call for Papers

We welcome submissions of completed papers and works-in-progress across all areas of finance research. We especially encourage submissions with women coauthors, as well as papers that address emerging and timely topics relevant to the profession and broader financial markets.

Corporate Finance and Governance
Asset Pricing & Investment
Digital Finance & AI in Finance
Behavioral & Household Finance
Financial Markets & Institutions
ESG & Sustainable Finance
Others

Paper Submission Portal

Submission details for FWFS-GNY 2026 will be posted here when the call opens.

Call for Papers (TBA) Submission Portal (TBA)

Registration

Registration for the 2026 FWFS-GNY Symposium will open once dates are confirmed.

Registration Portal (TBA)

Past Symposiums

4th FWFS-GNY

4th Friends of Women in Finance Symposium in Greater New York

December 12, 2025 · Hofstra University
3rd FWFS-GNY

3rd Friends of Women in Finance Symposium in Greater New York

December 5, 2024 · Pace University
2nd FWFS-GNY

2nd Friends of Women in Finance Symposium in Greater New York — "AI Era in Finance"

June 6, 2024 · Pace University
1st FWFS-GNY

Inaugural Friends of Women in Finance Symposium in Greater New York

December 1, 2023 · Pace University

Program Committee

Conference Organizers

Ying Wang · University at Albany (Chair)
Danling Jiang · Stony Brook University (Co-Chair)
Nina Wang · Hofstra University (Co-Chair)
Padma Kadiyala · Pace University (Program Chair)
Bradley Cannon · Binghamton University (Track Chair)
Ying Wu · Stevens Institute of Technology (Track Chair)

Program Committee

Xiaohui Bakshi · Temple University
Shan Ge · New York University
Raffi Garcia · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Xing Huang · Cornell University
Sophia Li · Rutgers Business School
Dominique Outlaw · Hofstra University
Zenu Sharma · St. John's University
Nonna Sorokina · Penn State University
Lin Tong · Fordham University
Carolyn Wang · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Lai Xu · Syracuse University

Advisory Committee

Iftekhar Hasan · Fordham University
Simi Kedia · Rutgers Business School
Lin Peng · Baruch College
Yiming Qian · University of Connecticut

Founding Organizers

Danling Jiang · Stony Brook University
Padma Kadiyala · Pace University
Ying Wu · Stevens Institute of Technology
Bradley Cannon · Binghamton University

Contact & Volunteer

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