Dear Colleagues / Scholars,

We are pleased to announce the 7th International Congress on Economics, Finance & Energy (EFE'2026) in İstanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University and co-organized by Khodja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Kocaeli University, Ibn Haldun University, Association of Economics, Finance and Energy (EFE), Scientific Basis and Issues of Development of Uzbekistan Economy, and ASFAAG - Academy of Sustainable Finance, Accounting, Accountability & Governance.
EFE’2026 aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for scholars, researchers, and industry experts to share insights, discuss challenges, and propose solutions to harness the benefits of digitalization in energy markets.
The EFE 2026 Congress will be held face-to-face (no fee for in-person participation), with a limited number of online presentations permitted.

Core Topics in Economics, Finance & Energy:

The main topics of the congress include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Markets, Institutions, and Integration
Digitalization and Market Structures
Monetary and Fiscal Policies
Central Banking and Economic Stability
Energy Security and Market Regulation
Price Volatility, Risk Management and Uncertainty
Employment and Labor Markets
Energy Price Dynamics
Carbon Trading and Green Finance
Other Topics in Economics, Finance and Energy

Special Focus 2026: "Digitalization and Financial Innovations in Energy Markets" This year's congress emphasizes the digital transformation of energy markets, exploring:

Digital Infrastructure and Smart Grids
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Applications
Real-Time Data Analytics and AI Trading
Digital Twin Technology
Cybersecurity in Energy Markets
Smart Contracts and Automated Trading
Digital Financial Instruments
Decentralized Energy Systems

Important Dates for the Congress:

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 20.04.2026
Notification of Acceptance: 11.05.2026 *
Congress Program Announcement: 18.05.2026
Congress Dates: 11.06.2026 - 12.06.2026
Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 29.06.2026

* Early submissions will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and authors will receive notification of acceptance promptly after review, rather than waiting for the official notification date of May 11, 2026

If you have any questions, please email us at efe2026@info.fsm.edu.tr.

Best Regards,
Professor Nevzat ŞİMŞEK
Congress Chair
Email: efe2026@info.fsm.edu.tr Web: https://www.efecongress.org