1. Submission Types

A. Completed Papers
• Purpose: Empirical or conceptual research with finalized results.
• Length: 15–30 pages (including references, tables, and figures)
• Required Sections:

◦ Title Page (title, author(s), affiliations, contact info)
◦ Abstract (50–75 words)
◦ Introduction
◦ Literature Review
◦ Methodology
◦ Results / Findings
◦ Discussion
◦ Conclusion
◦ References (APA 7 format)
◦ Appendices (if applicable)
◦ Tables and Figures (labeled and referenced in-text)

B. Extended Abstracts
• Purpose: Research-in-progress or early-stage studies.
• Length: 1500–2000 words (3-4 pages) (excluding references)
• Required Elements:
◦ Title
◦ Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
◦ Research Objective or Question
◦ Theoretical Framework (brief)
◦ Methodological Approach
◦ Anticipated or Preliminary Findings
◦ Relevance and Contribution
◦ References (APA format, minimum of 5)

C. Workshops
• Purpose: Interactive 90-minute sessions designed to engage participants in exploration of
a key topic related to blockchain, FinTech, AI, or their convergence with policy, education, or
innovation. Workshops may include hands-on activities, case-based discussion,
demonstrations, or guided frameworks and are intended to be practitioner- or
educator-focused.
• Description Length: 800–1,500 words
• Required Elements:

◦ Title of Workshop
◦ Presenter(s) and Affiliation(s)
◦ Workshop Overview and Objectives
◦ Detailed Session Outline (including Q&A segment)
◦ Learning Outcomes
◦ Connection to Blockchain, FinTech, AI, or Interdisciplinary Innovation
◦ Technology or Material Requirements (if applicable)
◦ References (APA format, minimum of 3)

2. Formatting Requirements
• File Type: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF (.pdf)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Spacing: 1.5 -spaced
• Margins: 1 inch (all sides)
• Alignment: Left-aligned text
• Style Guide: APA 7th Edition

3. File Naming Convention
Name your file using the following format:
LastName_FirstName_HBCU2025Submission.pdf
Example: Taylor_Alex_HBCU2025Submission.docx

4. Submission Process
• Submit your Completed Paper, Extended Abstract, or Workshop Proposal via the
conference submission portal.
http://fintech.morgan.edu/conference

5. Review Process
• All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the Conference Review Team
• Acceptance decisions will be sent no later than July 15, 2025.
• Authors of accepted submissions will be expected to register and attend the conference to
present their work. The corresponding author for multiple-authored papers is expected to
present at the conference.

6. Conference Tracks (for alignment of your submission)
• Track 1: Finance, Markets, and Business Applications
• Track 2: Technology, Infrastructure, and Security
• Track 3: AI and Computational Modeling
• Track 4: Ethics, Policy, and Regulation
• Track 5: Education and Pedagogy
• Track 6: Creativity, Culture, and Interdisciplinary Innovation

7. Questions?
Please email the Conference Planning Committee at:

Conference Chair
Ali Emdad, PhD
Email: Ali.Emdad@morgan.edu

Conference Co-Chair
Collins E. Okafor, PhD
Email: ceokafor@ncat.ed