About the Conference

The Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, invites scholars, researchers, policymakers, industry practitioners, and innovators to submit original and unpublished papers for its 2nd International Conference themed “Financial Resilience: Navigating Technology Disruptions, Global Risk and Sustainable Development in an Era of Global Economic Uncertainty.” The conference seeks to advance critical discourse on how financial systems, institutions, and markets can withstand, adapt, and thrive amid rapid technological change, heightened global risks, and sustainability imperatives. Contributions are welcomed that interrogate the transformative role of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, fintech, and digital payments, while also addressing associated risks including cybersecurity, algorithmic bias, systemic instability, and regulatory challenges within both traditional and digital financial ecosystems.

Organizer
Department of Finance
Conference Dates
4–7 August 2026
Venue
ABU Business School (CBN Centre of Excellence) Auditorium, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Main Campus, Samaru-Zaria
Contact
financeconference@abu.edu.ng

Important Dates

10 Aug 2026
Abstract Submission

Last day to submit your abstract for consideration.

10 Aug 2026
Full Paper Submission

Deadline for complete manuscript submission.

10 Aug 2026
Registration Deadline

Final deadline for participant registration and payment.

4–7 August 2026
Conference

ABU Business School (CBN Centre of Excellence) Auditorium, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Main Campus, Samaru-Zaria

Call for Papers

Prospective authors are encouraged to submit conceptual, theoretical, or empirical papers aligned with the conference theme and sub-themes, including but not limited to financial technology and innovation, market volatility and investment, monetary policy, regulation and governance, corporate finance, sustainable entrepreneurship, data analytics and AI, public finance, Islamic finance, pensions, insurance, and risk management. The conference provides a multidisciplinary platform for robust engagement on policy, business, and managerial implications, fostering knowledge exchange that supports resilient, inclusive, and sustainable financial practices. All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review, with accepted papers published in the conference proceedings (ISBN) and considered for publication in the Department’s journals.

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts: max 300 words, 3–5 keywords; indicate track and paper type (theoretical/empirical/methods/practice)
  • Full papers: 6,000 - 8,000 words (including references), APA 7th Edition
  • Format: Each paper should not be more than 12 pages, typed on A4 paper, in Times New Roman font and justified, 12 pt font, using Microsoft Word, double line spacing and one inch (1”) margin spacing round the document (Top, Bottom, Left, and Right). The preferred referencing style is the APA format (7th ed.). The title of the paper should be in 14pt font. Authors’ names, affiliations, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers should appear below the paper title in 12pt font and centred. Abstract should not be more than 300 (three hundred) words, in italics and in one paragraph. Figures, tables and charts should be included within the body of the paper. Note that any paper that fails to comply with the above format shall be rejected.
  • Review process:
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Conference Sub-Themes

  • Corporate Financial Management and Sustainable Development
  • Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting and Organisational Resilience
  • Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Financial Markets Volatility and Investments
  • Financial Regulations, Governance and Accountability
  • ...and 5 more sub-themes
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Registration Fees

Choose the category that suits you. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.

Physical Participants
Early Bird Jun 15–Jul 12, 2026
₦25,000
Regular Jul 13–Jul 31, 2026
₦35,000
Late Current From Aug 1, 2026
₦40,000
Student Participants
Early Bird Jun 15–Jul 12, 2026
₦15,000
Regular Jul 13–Jul 31, 2026
₦15,000
Late Current From Aug 1, 2026
₦20,000
Virtual Participant
Early Bird Jun 15–Jul 12, 2026
₦20,000
Regular Jul 13–Jul 31, 2026
₦25,000
Late Current From Aug 1, 2026
₦30,000
Conference Registration
₦25,000

Registration fee for conference attendees (non-presenters)

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