The 6th ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU BLOCKCHAIN, FINTECH, AND AI CONFERENCE
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-20
The National Center for the Study of Blockchain and FinTech at The Graves Business School is pleased to announce

Submission Guidelines

The 6th ANNUAL
NATIONAL HBCU BLOCKCHAIN, FINTECH, AND AI CONFERENCE

6th Annual National HBCU Blockchain, FinTech, and AI Conference Hosted by the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, North Carolina A&T State University

We invite scholars, researchers, practitioners, and graduate students to submit original
work for presentation at the 6th Annual National HBCU Blockchain, FinTech, and AI
Conference. This peer-reviewed conference brings together thought leaders exploring the
transformative impact of blockchain, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and their
convergence with education, policy, and innovation.
Conference Details
• Conference Dates: September 19–20, 2025
• Location: North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

• Submission Deadline: Friday, July 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST
• Notification of Acceptance: By July 15, 2025

1. Types of Submissions
We welcome the following submission types:
A. Full Papers

Purpose: Empirical or conceptual research with complete findings
Length: 15–30 pages (including all references, tables, and figures)
Required Sections:

Title Page (title, author(s), affiliations, contact information)
Abstract (150–250 words)
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Results / Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
References (APA 7 format)
Appendices (if applicable)
Tables and Figures (labeled and referenced)

B. Extended Abstracts

Purpose: Research-in-progress or early-stage studies
Length: 1,500-2000 words (about 3-4 pages, excluding references)
Required Elements:
o Title
o Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
o Research Objective or Question
o Brief Theoretical Framework
o Methodological Approach
o Preliminary or Anticipated Findings
o Relevance and Contribution
o References (APA format, minimum of 3)

C. Workshop Proposals

Purpose: Conceptual, pedagogical, or industry-based sessions aligned with the conference theme
Length: 800-1000 words (about 2 pages, 1.5 spaced)
Required Elements:

o Proposal Title
o Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
o Problem Statement or Topic Focus
o Proposed Session Structure or Concept
o Intended Contribution
o Relevance to Blockchain, FinTech, AI, or Interdisciplinary Innovation
2. Formatting Requirements

Accepted File Types: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF (.pdf)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Spacing: 1.5 spaced
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Style Guide: APA 7th Edition

3. File Naming Convention
Use the following naming format:
Name your file using the following format:
LastName_FirstName_HBCU2025Submission.pdf
Example: Taylor_Alex_HBCU2025Submission.docx
4. Submission Portal
All submissions must be uploaded through the official Google Form submission portal:
https://forms.gle/Z7R5M9HEZvyHcELH9
(If needed, contact Dr. Okafor for assistance)
5. Review Process
 All submissions will be peer-reviewed by a multidisciplinary review committee.
 Notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 15, 2025.
 Accepted authors must register for the conference and present their work in person.
6. Conference Tracks
Align your submission with one of the following thematic tracks:
1. Finance, Markets, and Business Applications
2. Technology, Infrastructure, and Security
3. Computational Systems, Modeling, and Engineering Innovation
4. Sustainability, Ethics, and Regulation
5. Education and Pedagogy
6. Creativity, Culture, and Interdisciplinary Innovation
7. Questions or Support?
Please contact the Conference Planning Committee:
Conference Co-Chair:
Dr. Collins E. Okafor, Ph.D.
Email: ceokafor@ncat.edu
Conference Chair:
Dr. Ali Emdad, Ph.D.
Email: Ali.Emdad@morgan.edu
