We’re excited to welcome researchers and practitioners to the 32nd Annual Meeting of the German Finance Association (DGF), hosted by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
The conference will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from September 24 to 26, 2026.
The conference aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss the latest theoretical and empirical research from all areas of finance, banking, and insurance.
German Finance Association (DGF)
Annual Meeting 2026
Important Dates
Main Conference
The event kicks off on September 24 with a doctoral workshop and a dedicated Women-in-Finance program, followed by a get together held at WHU’s Duesseldorf Campus.
On September 25 and 26, the main conference will take place at Heinrich Heine University, bringing together researchers and professionals to exchange ideas and present the latest theoretical and empirical research in finance, banking, and insurance.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | Deadline paper submission |
| May 1, 2025 | Opening of registration |
| June 2026 | Notification of acceptance |
| July 31, 2026 | End of early bird registration |
| August 30, 2026 | End of regular registration |
| September 16, 2026 | End of late registration |
| September 24, 2026 | Welcome reception and get-together at WHU |
| September 25–26, 2026 | Main conference days at HHU |
Satellite Events
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2025 | Application deadline for the doctoral workshop |
| September 24, 2026 | Doctoral workshop (invited PhD students only) |
| September 24, 2026 | Women-in-finance event (female only; registration during the regular registration process) |
| September 24, 2026 | DGF Board Meeting, WHU, time and room tba |
| September 25, 2026 | DGF General Meeting, HHU, time and room |
Addendum:
Im steuerlichen Sinne liegen zwei voneinander unabhängige Veranstaltungen vor.
From a tax perspective, there are two independent events
Registration
| Type | Early bird (until July 31) | Normal registration (August 30) | Late registration (September 1-16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 260,00€ | 280,00€ | 320,00€ |
| PhD Student | 190,00€ | 210,00€ | 240,00€ |
The conference fees cover both main conference days, Thursday’s get-together, Friday’s lunch and gala dinner, a takeaway lunch on Saturday as well as drinks and light snacks during the venues.
Paper submission fees
Free of charge for DGF Members
40,00€ for non DGF Members (How to pay?)
If you are interested in becoming a DGF member please click here.
Venue and Directions
Travel
By plane
- Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
The largest and closest airport, approx. 10 minutes to the main train station by S-Bahn and regional train. Many international and European connections. - Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Easily accessible by train, approx. 45–60 minutes by regional or long-distance train. Good alternatives, especially for international flights. - Dortmund Airport (DTM)
A solid alternative, approx. 1.5 hours from Duesseldorf by train and bus.
Primarily low-cost carriers and European destinations.
By train
Düsseldorf Central Station is very easy to reach from various directions, detailed timetable information for German Rail is provided at www.bahn.de/en
By car
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Accommodation
- Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
- Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
- Ruby Leni Hotel Dusseldorf
Call for Papers / Submission / Further Details
Call for Papers
We invite submissions of recent research papers. Guidelines for the submission are:
- Submissions are only accepted through the online submission system
https://www.conftool.net/dgf2026/ - The submission period is from February 1 to April 15, 2026 (midnight, CET).
- Submissions are subject to a double-blind review process. Thus, papers have to be submitted in an anonymous format (no references to authors or affiliations).
- Only full papers in English (pdf format) are considered for review. Papers should be accompanied by an abstract of no more than 120 words.
- Submissions are free of charge for DGF members only, 40,00€ for non DGF Members. You may become a member at https://www.dgf.info/en/membership/
Keynote Speaker
Will be announced in due time.
Best Paper Award
The best overall paper and the best doctoral paper will both be awarded prizes.
Best Paper Award Celebration and Social Events
On Friday, September 25, the “Best Paper Award Celebration” will take place at
Schiffchen im Goldenen Ring, Burgplatz 21-22 | 40213 Düsseldorf
www.brauhaus-goldener-ring.de
Prior to the dinner, participants will have the opportunity to take part in either
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Pre-conference Doctoral Workshop and Get-together
A doctoral workshop will take place on Thursday, September 24.
Application for this workshop will be separate from the main conference.
Women in Finance
On Thursday, September 24, a Women-in-Finance event will take place. Female participants can register for this workshop at no extra cost as part of the general conference registration.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10.00 am – 5.00 pm
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Manamgement
Erkrather Straße 224a, Buildung Krautkraemer
contact person
Further details will follow
Doctoral Workshop
XXX
Special Issue of the Journal of Business Economics
Submissions accepted for presentation are also eligible for inclusion in a special issue of the Journal of Business Economics. There will be a separate call on the journal homepage with an independent submission process. This is not an official publication outlet of the DGF.
Welcome reception and get-together at WHU
All participants are invited to a get-together from xx pm to xx pm at Bogenhalle (Krautkraemer Building) at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Registration will be possible via Conftool? Oder wer kommt ist einfach da?
Main conference at HHU
Details will follow
Women in Finance
We are delighted to host the fifth Women-in-Finance Event as part of the Annual Meeting of the German Finance Association (DGF) in Düsseldorf. We warmly invite all female finance researchers to join us for this special gathering on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and engage with fellow researchers in the field of finance. Participants will have the chance to discuss shared experiences, network with peers, and gain insights from accomplished female role models in academia. The event is particularly suited for early-career researchers seeking inspiration, support, and community within the finance research field.
To participate in the Women-in-Finance Event, please register via Conftool [LINK] and provide the required information during the conference registration process.
The event takes place at the main campus of the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Erkrather Straße 224a, Building Krautkraemer. From 10 am
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11 am | Welcome Remarks |
| 11 am – 12:30 pm | Early-stage research presentation Call for abstracts opens in June |
| 12:30 – 2 pm | Lunch break |
| 2 – 4 pm | Workshop tbc |
| 4 – 4:30 pm | Coffee break |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Keynote Gender and Inequality Speaker: Prof. Dr. Elena Simintzi |
The Keynote will be open for all conference participants.
The event is organized by Annabelle Bröstl, Marie Lagershauen, Minh Lam and Raphaela Roeder. Prof. Dr. Marliese Uhrig-Homburg acts as Chairwoman of the German Finance Association (DGF).
Still have questions?
Susen Schilo
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Campus Vallendar, Burgplatz 2, 56179 Vallendar, Germany
Campus Vallendar, Burgplatz 2, 56179 Vallendar, Germany
We sincerely thank the following organizations for their support
Previous Events
The 31st Annual Meeting took place in Hagen
The 33rd Annual Conference is planned to take place at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy).