Registration Now Open: Deadline 1 April 2026

SYMPOSIUM DETAILS:

The 19th IAFDS will be held at Università degli Studi di Cagliari in Sardinia, Italy.  IAFDS will begin on Sunday, 14 June 2026, with a student workshop on “Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research”, hosted by Professors Charlie Cai from the University of Liverpool and Robert Faff, Corvinus University, followed by a welcome reception. Day 1 of the symposium begins on Monday, 15 June, followed by a gala dinner in the evening. The symposium will conclude on Tuesday, 16 June.  You can view information about the local area here.

We are delighted to share that the Call for Papers for the 19th International Accounting & Finance Doctoral Symposium has been a great success this year!

Acceptance notifications have now been issued to students - Congratulations to all doctoral candidates whose work has been accepted for presentation at this year’s symposium. We look forward to welcoming you in Cagliari!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Student Registration: 1 April 2026
To confirm your place at IAFDS, please complete the online registration form below and submit the £300 student registration fee no later than 1 April 2026.

Registration Form: Student Registration Form
Registration Fee Payments can be made securely online:  Pay Registration Fee

Final Paper Submission: 1 May 2026
All student participants are required to submit their final papers by 1 May 2026.
Please upload your paper via the following secure upload link: Student Final Paper Submission

A full programme of events will be issued before the symposium start date. Further information can also be found at https://www.iafds.org.  Your student welcome pack is attached, containing symposium dates, venue location and participant guidelines.  Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the contents of the student welcome pack, as this information will allow you to plan your trip and presentation.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2026:

• Student Registration Deadline Friday 1 April 2026

• Deadline for final paper submission Friday 1 May 2026

• Symposium Welcome & Registration, including student workshop Sunday 14 June 2026

• TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION:

Participants are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodation.

Meals: Refreshments and light bites will be provided at the Welcome Reception on 14 June. Lunch is included on Days 1 and 2 of the symposium, and the Gala Dinner is included on 15 June. 

A list of nearby hotels are included below for reference.

Venue 14 June: Hotel Villa Fanny, Via San Giovanni Bosco 8, 20123 Cagliari

Venue 15 & 16 June: Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Via Sant'Ignazio, da Laconi 76 – 09123

Hotel Italia

 Via Sardegna 31, 09124 Cagliari, Italy

📍 1.20KM from Conference Venue

📍 0.4km from City Centre

💷 Reference Price - £90 – 1 night, 1 adult

Hotel Regina Margherita
Viale Regina Margherita 44, 09124 Cagliari
📍 1.4 km from the conference venue
📍 0.55 km from Piazza Yenne
💷 Reference Price: £110 – 1 night, 1 adult

Hotel Due Colonne

Via Sardegna, 4, 09124 Cagliari, Italy

📍 1.1km from Conference Venue

📍 0.35km from City Centre

💷 Reference Price - £90 – 1 night, 1 adult

Boutique Hotel Carlo Felice
Largo Carlo Felice 78, 09124 Cagliari
📍 0.8 km from the conference venue
📍 0.05 km from Piazza Yenne
💷 Reference Price: £100 – 1 night, 1 adult

ACADEMIC PARTNERS 2026:

IAFDS is proud to collaborate with a distinguished network of international institutions, with this year’s event sponsored by the University of Strathclyde, the University of Leeds, SKEMA Business School, Politecnico di Milano, SOAS University of London, and the University of Vaasa. 

In addition, this year’s academic partners include the University of Liverpool, the University of Bologna, the University of Pisa, and Corvinus University.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For further information, please contact: sbs-iafds@strath.ac.uk