The 7th Annual National HBCU Blockchain, FinTech, and AI Conference 

The National Center for the Study of Blockchain and FinTech at The Graves Business School is pleased to announce

Submission Guidelines

The 7th ANNUAL

NATIONAL HBCU BLOCKCHAIN, FINTECH, AND AI CONFERENCE

The National FinTech Center at Morgan State University is pleased to invite submissions for the 7th National HBCU Blockchain, FinTech, and AI Conference. This national, peer-reviewed conference convenes scholars, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to examine cutting-edge developments in blockchain, FinTech, AI used in these areas.

The 2026 conference places a special emphasis on the theme: “Reliable and Deterministic AI for Financial Systems”, focusing on AI reliability, governance, constrained machine learning architectures, explainability, and auditability in financial and digital asset ecosystems.

 

Conference Details

  • Conference Dates: November 8-10, 2026
  • Location: TBA
  • Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: July 10, 2026
  • Conference Registration Opens: July 15, 2026

Submission Requirement (Full Papers Only)

Only full papers will be accepted for the review process.

Submissions must present completed or near-completed empirical or conceptual research aligned with the conference theme and topics.


Full Paper Requirements

  1. Length: 10–15 pages (including all references, tables, and figures)
  2. Required Sections:

    o Title Page (title, author(s), affiliations, contact information)
    o Abstract (150–250 words)
    o Introduction
    o Literature Review

    o Methodology
    o Results / Findings
    o Discussion
    o Conclusion
    o References (APA 7 format)
    o Appendices (if applicable)
    o Tables and Figures (clearly labeled and referenced)

 

Conference Proceedings Option

Authors of accepted papers will have the option to include in the conference proceedings:

  • The full paper, or
  • An extended abstract version (2-3 pages)

 

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


File Naming Convention

Please use the following format:

LastName_FirstName_HBCU2026Submission.docx or .pdf

Example: Taylor_Alex_HBCU2026Submission.docx


Submission Portal


All submissions must be uploaded through the official submission portal: <Link to be provided>

(For assistance, please contact the Amanda.Ihegbe@morgan.edu)


Review Process

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review by a multidisciplinary committee.

Evaluation criteria include:
o Originality and contribution to the field
o Methodological rigor
o Relevance to conference themes
o Clarity and quality of presentation

Accepted authors must:
o Register for the conference
o Present their work (format to be specified)

 

Conference Topics

Submissions should align with one of the following thematic areas:

  • Deterministic and reliable AI in financial systems
  • Secure and scalable blockchain infrastructures
  • Data-driven financial innovation and market design
  • Regulatory, economic, and societal implications of emerging technologies


Questions or Support

Conference Chair:
Amanda Ihegbe (amanda.ihegbe@morgan.edu)
Program Manager, The National FinTech Center
Morgan State University