World Finance & Banking Symposium on December 15-17, 2025 in Brno, Czechia

XIV WORLD FINANCE & BANKING SYMPOSIUM

We are pleased to invite you to the 14th World Finance & Banking Symposium (WFBS), taking place from December 15–17, 2025, in Brno, Czech Republic, hosted by the Faculty of Business and Economics at Mendel University.

This three-day conference brings together scholars, researchers, and professionals from around the world to exchange ideas, discuss recent developments, and explore emerging trends in finance, banking, and economics. Expect insightful presentations, dynamic discussions, and interactive sessions in a collegial and stimulating environment.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Karin S. Thorburn – NHH Norwegian School of Economics & The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

• Stefan Ruenzi – Professor of Finance, University of Mannheim

Conference Themes & Areas of Interest

We welcome submissions in all areas of:

Finance, Banking, and Monetary Economics

Paper Submission Procedure

We warmly invite researchers to submit papers for presentation at the conference. Whether theoretical or empirical, completed studies or works-in-progress, your contributions will enrich this global academic platform.

Submission link: https://www.world-finance-conference.com/conference.php?id=31

SCOPUS-INDEXED PROCEEDINGS

Conference proceedings will be published by Springer Nature and indexed in Scopus, ensuring global academic visibility and recognition.

Please note: publication is optional, as some authors may prefer to submit their work to top-tier academic journals.

Local Program Committee

• Svatopluk Kapounek, PhD – Co-Chair, WFBS; Professor & Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University in Brno

• Jan Hanousek, PhD – Professor of Finance, Mendel University in Brno

• Petr David, PhD – Professor of Finance & Vice-Dean for Research, Mendel University in Brno

• Roman Horváth, PhD – Professor of Economics, Institute of Economic Studies, Charles University, Prague

• Jarko Fidrmuc, PhD – Professor of International Economics, Zeppelin University & Mendel University in Brno

Best Paper Awards

WFBS 2025 will recognize outstanding research with the following awards:

• Best Paper in Investments – €500

• Best Paper in Corporate Finance – €500

• Best Paper in Sustainable Finance – €500

Doctoral Student Opportunities

WFBS offers two participation tracks for PhD students:

1. PhD Sessions (Full Papers)

PhD students with completed papers—including a thorough literature review and empirical or model-based analysis—are encouraged to submit. These sessions will be dedicated exclusively to PhD students, providing a valuable opportunity for feedback and academic networking.

During submission, select “Student: Yes”

2. Doctoral Tutorial (Work-in-Progress)

PhD students may also submit research proposals or early-stage drafts. These will be reviewed by a panel of senior scholars who will provide detailed, constructive feedback.

During submission, select “Student: Yes” and “PhD Tutorial” under Topic Areas

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025

• Notification of Acceptance: August 31, 2025

• Conference Dates: December 15–17, 2025

Conference Website

https://www.world-finance-conference.com

Inquiries

[email protected]