Call for Papers – EFE’2026

7th International Congress on Economics, Finance & Energy

June 11–12, 2026 | Ayasofya Campus – Ayasofya Madrasa & Gülhane Buildings, İstanbul, Türkiye

The Organizing Committee of the 7th International Congress on Economics, Finance & Energy (EFE’2026) invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit their abstracts for presentation at the congress to be held on June 11–12, 2026, at the Ayasofya Campus – Ayasofya Madrasa and Gülhane Buildings of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University.

Scope of Submissions

EFE’2026 welcomes original research from all fields related to economics, finance, and energy, including theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented studies. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of global economic and energy systems, the congress encourages submissions addressing both traditional and emerging topics.

In addition, EFE’2026 will host special sessions focusing on:

Theme of the Year:

“Digitalization and Financial Innovations in Energy Markets”
Special session topics include:

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

General Topics (Open to All Submissions)

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

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026
Acceptance Notification: May 11, 2026*
Program Announcement: May 18, 2026
Congress Dates: June 11–12, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026

*Early submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and notified promptly.

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should be 150–300 words, clearly stating the purpose, methodology, and key findings of the study.
Submissions must be in English.
Each abstract will undergo a peer-review process by the scientific committee.

Inquiries should be sent to: 📧 efe2026@info.fsm.edu.tr.

Participation

The congress will be held face-to-face at the Ayasofya Campus, with limited online presentation slots available.
No participation fee will be charged for in-person attendees in 2026.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to İstanbul for EFE’2026 at the historic Ayasofya Medrese & Gülhane Buildings.

Best Regards,

Professor Nevzat ŞİMŞEK
Congress Chair

Keynote Speakers

Professor Ahmet Faruk Aysan

Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Islamic Finance and Economy
Hamad Bin Khalifa University

İbrahim Erden, PhD, MBA

Chairman of Turkish Wind Energy Association

Professor Uğur Soytaş

Head of the Climate Economics and Risk Management Section, Technical University of Denmark.
Co-editor of Energy Economics, associate editor of Sustainable Production and Consumption, and the lead editor of the Routledge Handbook of Energy Economics for Taylor & Francis