Call for Papers

PAPER SUBMISSION WINDOW
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MAY 25 – JUNE 25, 2026

Proceedings and Academic Publication

Accepted papers will appear in the official conference proceedings distributed in both digital and print formats. The conference is designed to support rigorous academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration in blockchain, digital assets, fintech, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging digital systems.

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Who Should Submit?

  • Faculty Researchers

Computer science, engineering, finance, economics, law, and business disciplines with work touching blockchain or fintech.

  • Doctoral Students

Dissertation-stage and advanced PhD students seeking peer feedback and visibility for emerging research.

Submission Types

  • Full Papers

Technically rigorous or empirically grounded. Accepted authors will include their full paper in the conference proceedings.

  • Workshops

40–minute Tech Talk addressing cutting-edge topics at the intersection of blockchain, fintech, and AI. See details below.

Support for Authors

Conference scholarships covering airfare, hotel accommodations, and conference meals will be provided to the presenting author of each accepted paper. Limited to one scholarship per paper.

Important dates

Submission Portal Opens:

May 25

Submission Deadline:

June 25

Notification of Acceptance:

July 10

General Registration:

July 20 - Aug 20

Conference Dates:

November 8-10

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Questions?

Please contact us.

Research Focus Areas

The conference welcomes papers that examine blockchain, digital assets, fintech, and AI applications across business, finance, computer science, engineering, public policy, and other disciplines.

AI-related submissions should focus on applications connected to blockchain, fintech, digital assets, or emerging digital systems.

Blockchain systems, infrastructure, and applications

Digital assets, tokenization, and crypto-economics

FinTech innovation and financial services transformation

AI applications in blockchain, fintech, and digital systems

Cybersecurity, privacy, governance, and digital trust

Smart contracts, DeFi, Web3, and decentralized platforms

Blockchain in business, government, healthcare, supply chains, and more

Policy, regulation, financial inclusion, and social impact

Education, Curriculum, and Pedagogical Innovation

Workshop Proposals

We invite proposals for applied, hands-on workshop sessions (40–45 minutes) that:

  • Address cutting-edge topics at the intersection of blockchain, fintech, and AI
  • Provide practical, technical, or applied experiences for attendees
  • Support curriculum innovation and faculty development at HBCUs