Research
The National Center for the Study of Blockchain and FinTech at The Graves Business School is pleased to announce
Call For Papers & Workshops
The 6th ANNUAL
NATIONAL HBCU BLOCKCHAIN, FINTECH, AND AI CONFERENCE
Conference Date: September 19–20, 2025 Greensboro, North Carolina Hosted by the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, North Carolina A&T State University
Conference Theme:
Exploring the Transformative Convergence of Blockchain, AI, and Quantum Innovation Across Disciplines
Exploring the transformative convergence of blockchain, intelligent systems, data science, computational engineering systems, and quantum innovation across disciplines.
We invite submissions of completed papers, extended abstracts, and workshop proposals for the 6th National HBCU Blockchain and FinTech Conference. This annual gathering convenes scholars, innovators,
industry leaders, and educators who are driving innovation through emerging technologies. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary research, conceptual and empirical studies, case studies, and innovative pedagogy.
Completed papers will be eligible for the Best Paper Award.
Important Dates:
● Submission Portal Opens: May 15, 2025
● Submission Deadline: July 1, 2025
Conference Tracks:
1. Finance, Markets, and Business Applications
● Blockchain in Accounting, Finance & Supply Chains
● AI/ML for Financial Forecasting & Investment
● Digital Assets, Tokenization, and Capital Markets
● Smart Contracts, LegalTech, and Automated Governance
● FinTech for Civic Engagement and Economic Opportunity
2. Technology, Infrastructure, and Security
● Quantum Computing & Cryptography: Business Impact
● Cybersecurity in Decentralized & AI Systems
● Privacy, Data Sovereignty, and Decentralized Identity
3. Computational Systems, Modeling, and Engineering Innovation
● Scalable Data Architectures for Smart Contracts and DLT
● Data Engineering Pipelines for Real-Time Financial Analytics
● Distributed Systems and Edge Computing
● High-Performance Computing for Blockchain and AI
● Optimization Algorithms in Crypto-Economic Systems
● Simulation and Agent-Based Modeling for FinTech Scenarios
4. Sustainability, Ethics, and Regulation
● ESG, Blockchain, and AI for Energy & Climate
● Bias, Ethics, and Regulation in Autonomous Systems
5. Education and Pedagogy
● Teaching Blockchain, FinTech, and AI Across Disciplines
● Reimagining Curriculum with AI and Blockchain
● Computational finance, data engineering, and blockchain systems
6. Creativity, Culture, and Interdisciplinary Innovation
● NFTs, the Creator Economy & Blockchain in Media
● Cross-Disciplinary Models in Research & Teaching
Contact:
Conference Chair
Dr. Ali Emdad – Executive Director, Research Centers, Graves School of Business, Morgan State University
Email: ali.emdad@morgan.edu
Local Arrangements and Conference Co-Chair
Dr. Collins Okafor – Associate Professor of Finance, Wille A. Deese College of Business and Economics, NC A&T
Email: ceokafor@ncat.edu
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