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RBF World Finance Conference 2026

 

RBF Global Finance Forum 2026

Where Finance Meets Banking, Risk, and Global Impact

A Global Initiative by The Risk Banking and Finance Society

Inaugural Edition – 31 January-February 01, 2026

Hosted by King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia – a regional leader in financial education and research excellence.

Meet us on 2026

51Days
17Hours
22Mins
35Secs

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KEYNOTES SPEAKERS 2026

Rebel Cole, Lynn Eminent Scholar and leading expert in banking and finance, will keynote the RBF Global Finance Forum 2026.

REBEL COLE

Lynn Eminent Scholar Chaired Professor of Finance at Florida Atlantic University

LUCIA ALESSI

Team Leader at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission

HEITOR ALMEIDA

Stanley C. and Joan J. Golder Chair in Corporate Finance at Gies College of Business.

STEERING COMMITTEE

OLIVIERO ROGGI

Professor of Finance and Risk Management
at FDC and UNICT

CELSO BRUNETTI

Assistant Director, Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System

ALESSANDRO GIANNOZZI

Professor of Corporate Finance
at the University of Florence

HEITOR ALMEIDA

Gies College of Business
University of Illinois

CO-CHAIR 2026

ABDULLAH ALJUGHAIMAN

Vice Dean of the School of Business for
Scientific Research and Postgraduate Studies

MUSAAB ALNAIN

Head of the Management Department
and the Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies

Conference Host

 

Venue

School of Business
Al-Ahsa – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Building No. 23

KFU – College School of Business

What to Expect

Global Keynotes: Inspiring sessions delivered by renowned scholars and thought leaders from across the world of finance and policy.

Executive Workshops: Hands-on programs addressing climate finance, policy innovation, regulatory technology, and the evolving role of central banking in emerging markets.

Roundtables & Panels: Engaging discussions on the most pressing topics in finance, from digital transformation and financial innovation to the future of global banking.

Dual Submission Options

The RBF Global Finance Forum offers two flexible pathways for submitting research:

1. Full Paper Submission
Ideal for authors seeking publication opportunities. Submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process and may be considered for inclusion in special issues of leading journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance, Finance Research Letters, and others.

2. Extended Abstract Submission
Designed for authors wishing to present preliminary findings and receive feedback before completing their work. Abstracts must be at least 1,000 words and clearly outline research objectives, methodology, and early results.

✅ All accepted submissions—whether full papers or extended abstracts—will be included in the conference program and assigned to either academic or applied tracks.