RESEARCH / MARKETS / GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Rethinking financial markets in a digital world
Where finance research meets market practice. Three days of ideas, dialogue and connections across the global financial community.
CASA DE CAMPODOMINICAN REPUBLIC
NOVEMBER 22–24, 2026LA ROMANA
BEYOND THE CONFERENCE ROOMCasa de Campo & Altos de Chavón KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences
Harvard University
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE
Eric S. Maskin is the Adams University Professor and Professor of Economics and Mathematics at Harvard University. His research spans game theory, contract theory and social choice. In 2007, he shared the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for laying the foundations of mechanism design theory.
CONFERENCE VIDEO
Watch the conference invitation for a first look at the ideas, people and destination behind the 74th EWGCFM.
ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVES
Meet the editors and select speakers joining the conversation at the 74th EWGCFM.
01 / THE CONVERSATIONS
From global investment to family enterprise. Five featured panels bring research and professional experience into the same room.
FIU Master of Science in Finance ProgramMarket leadership. Global perspectives.
A conversation connecting financial-services practitioners with the international research community.
Announced participants
LONG-TERM CAPITALLong-term capital. Lasting security.
An international exchange on pension management, funding challenges and institutional investment.
Announced participants
FAMILY ENTERPRISE03Family firm governance, succession & long-term value.
Research and practice in conversation about continuity, ownership and the next generation of family enterprise.
Announced participants
MARKETS & RISKCapturing Markets and Managing Risk through Derivatives
Connecting academic insight with financial practice in a discussion of markets, derivatives and risk.
Announced participants
Experience meets the next generation of finance.
Senior financial leaders and rising professionals discuss the forces shaping markets, careers, and the future of the financial industry.
Announced participants
Additional speakers will be announced as compliance-clearance processes are completed. Detailed session topics remain preliminary.
02 / THE PEOPLE
Discover the first confirmed voices joining the conversation. More announcements to follow. Additional speakers will be announced as compliance-clearance processes are completed.
26 speakers shown
KeynoteHarvard University
Nobel Laureate · Keynote speaker
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FIU Master of Science in Finance ProgramSeastone Wealth, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Panelist
FIU Master of Science in Finance ProgramStar Casualty
Panelist
FIU Master of Science in Finance ProgramiCapital
Panelist
FIU Master of Science in Finance ProgramCapital Group
Panelist
PensionsAPG Asset Management
Panelist
PensionsNCPERS
Chief Executive Officer
PensionsLincoln Investment
Lincoln Investment Hall of Fame · 20+ years of experience
SAFERSAFER · Family enterprise
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SAFERSAFER · Family enterprise
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SAFERSAFER · Family enterprise
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SAFERSAFER · Family enterprise
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SAFERSAFER · Family enterprise
Panelist
Next GenerationAmerant
Panelist
Next GenerationFlorida International University
Professor · Moderator
Next GenerationUBS
Panelist
Next GenerationFmr. Regional Finance & Treasury Executive
Panelist
Next GenerationJ.P. Morgan Private Bank
Panelist
EditorsSapienza University of Rome
Journal Editors Panel
EditorsOklahoma State University
Journal Editors Panel
EditorsVillanova University
Journal Editors Panel
EditorsBabson College
Journal Editors Panel
EditorsUniversity of Oklahoma
Journal Editors Panel
EditorsMississippi State University
Journal Editors Panel
Select speakerDominican Republic
Fmr. President, Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic; Financial Committee Coordinator, META 2036
Select speakerNational Competitiveness Council (CNC) · META RD 2036
Executive Director · Select Speaker
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03 / YOUR THREE DAYS
A preliminary view of November 22–24. All times are local to the Dominican Republic (UTC−4).
A cultural day in Santo Domingo, followed by an evening of conversation at Casa de Campo.
Research sessions, a Nobel keynote and conversations with financial-industry leaders.
Family enterprise, emerging financial leaders and the future of pension investing.
Additional Featured Panels: Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Finance — Details TBA. · Legal Certainty for Investment in the Dominican Republic — Details TBA.
Session rooms, paper assignments and the final running order will follow. Tour, meal and transfer inclusions will be confirmed with registration details.
04 / THE ACADEMIC CORE
Original work across finance, commodities and quantitative modelling, alongside dialogue with practitioners and journal editors.
JAAP SPRONK AWARD
The JAAP SPRONK Early-Stage Research Award recognizes outstanding contributions by emerging scholars whose work demonstrates innovation, practical relevance and impact in finance, commodities and modelling.
Professor Jaap Spronk is remembered as a pioneering scholar in financial modelling and multicriteria decision analysis, with a lasting influence on the international community that connects quantitative methods with real financial decision problems.
Encourage promising early-stage researchers and recognize rigorous, useful work.
The winner(s) will be announced by Yvonne Spronk during a special ceremony.
PUBLICATION PATHWAY
Selected presented papers may be considered by The Financial Review under the no-fault option.
Editorial consideration follows the journal’s own review procedures and standards.Authors are invited to submit full papers in PDF format. All submissions will be peer-reviewed by members of the Conference Program Committee. Submitted papers should not have been accepted for publication at the time of submission.
July 31, 2026
Initial window for full paper submissions in PDF format through EasyChair.
September 10, 2026
Final day to submit full papers during the extraordinary submission window.
October 12, 2026
Last day to complete early-bird registration.
November 8, 2026
Last day for regular registration before the meeting.
November 22–24, 2026
74th EWGCFM Meeting at Casa de Campo, La Romana.
Published conference schedule. Contact the organizing team for current registration and payment instructions.
05 / BEYOND THE CONFERENCE ROOM
Casa de Campo, La Romana, Dominican Republic. A setting for purposeful conversations, comfortable lodging options and an experience that continues beyond the sessions.
SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATES
CONFERENCE VENUE
Guests are welcome to book Casa de Campo through any travel agency at their convenience.
Book special rateLA ROMANA
Guests are welcome to book the Hilton Garden Inn through any travel agency at their convenience.
Book Hilton conference rate
ACADEMIC LODGING
If you are interested, please complete the attached form. In the meantime, you may also contact the organizing team for details about this lodging opportunity.
Request academic lodging (email organizing committee)OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER
Arajet joins the conference as Official Airline Partner, helping connect international participants with the Dominican Republic and the conference venue. The conference promo code upgrades travelers to Extra Comfort, including a 12 kg carry-on, 20 kg checked bag, priority access, preferred seat selection, and online or airport check-in—representing savings of up to US$400.
Explore Arajet
Approx. 50–70 min from Casa de Campo.
Approx. 50–80 min from Casa de Campo.
Closest airport, approx. 5–10 min from Casa de Campo. Flight availability may be limited.
Transportation between airports and the conference venue will be available. Information will be provided to international participants upon registration.
HOTEL LOCATION
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SPECIAL SESSIONS
Proposals for special sessions, panel discussions and tutorials are welcome.
Parthenope University of Naples
Explore the committee flyer and the academic community contributing to the conference.
View committee flyer06 / JOIN THE CONVERSATION
For academics, researchers, finance professionals, pension specialists, business leaders, graduate students and early-career professionals.
Registration update
The registration and payment arrangements are being updated. Email the organizing team for current instructions.
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