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Friends of Women in Finance Symposium

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

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We connect finance scholars across Greater New York to spark impactful research, cultivate enduring collaborations, and elevate the careers of women in finance. Through dynamic symposiums and meaningful networking, we build a vibrant community that shapes the future of the field. — 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. Details on date, venue, and keynote speakers will be announced shortly.

Host Institution
University at Albany
SUNY Albany, New York
Date
Dec. 4, 2026
Friday
Location
SUNY Global Center
New York City
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Call for Papers

We welcome submissions of completed papers and works-in-progress across all areas of finance research. We especially encourage submissions by and about women in finance, and papers addressing topics of current relevance to the profession and the broader financial system.

Corporate Finance and Governance
Asset Pricing
Financial Markets
Banking & Financial Intermediation
FinTech & AI in Finance
Behavioral & Household Finance
ESG & Sustainable Finance
Financial Institution
International Finance

Paper Submission Portal

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

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Registration

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

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Past Symposiums

4th FWFS-GNY

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

December 12, 2025
3rd FWFS-GNY

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

December 5, 2024
2nd FWFS-GNY

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

June 6, 2024
Inaugural

Inaugural Friends of Women in Finance Symposium in Greater New York

December 1, 2023

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

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