CALL FOR PAPERS

Call for Papers

2026 Vietnam Symposium in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Innovation

2–3 July 2026 

Hanoi, Vietnam

https://vsefi2026.sciencesconf.org/

Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

You are cordially invited to submit your research papers (in English only, in PDF format) for presentation consideration at the 5th Vietnam Symposium in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Innovation (#VSEFI2026). The symposium will be held a HYBRID format (in-person and online)  on 02-03 July 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam. This Symposium is co-organized by the International School, Vietnam National University (VNU-IS) and the AVSE Global, in collaboration with Curtin University, Perth Australia, HEC Montréal, Canada, and Université Paris-Saclay, France. 

VSEFI2026 aims to provide academics, doctoral students, and practitioners with a forum to present their research findings and discuss current and challenging issues in innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance. The Symposium is also an ideal occasion for Vietnamese scholars to exchange research experiences and develop research projects with their international colleagues. The Symposium features special sessions and roundtables with invited speakers from academia, industry, and government agencies to discuss contemporary issues related to the conference themes. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Lin William Cong, President’s Chair Professor of Finance, Computing and Data Science, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore & Cornell University, United States. Editor, Management Science

• Reinhilde Veugelers, Full Professor of Management, Strategy and Innovation, KU Leuven, Belgium

ADVISORS

• Thanh Truong Dao, Vice President of Vietnam National University, Hanoi & Leader of International School
• Duc Khuong Nguyen, Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge; & President, AVSE Global

CO-CHAIRS

• Thu Phuong Pham, Curtin University, Australia & AVSE Global 
• Stephane Goutte, UMI SOURCE, Paris-Saclay University, France
• Mai Thai, HEC Montréal, Canada
• Van Dinh Nguyen, International School, Vietnam National University, Vietnam 

TOPICS

The scientific and organizing committee welcomes submissions in all areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance. The main topics of the conference include, but are not limited to: 

• AI, Big Data, and Machine Learning Applications in Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Bankruptcy and Liquidation
• Biodiversity Finance
• Climate Finance
• Corporate Finance and Governance
• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
• Crypto Assets, Blockchain, and Decentralized Finance
• Electronic Markets, Trading Platforms, and Market Microstructure
• ESG and Sustainable Finance
• Financial Markets
• Household Finance
• Information Disclosure, Market Efficiency, and Transparency
• Portfolio and Investment Decisions
• FinTech, Alternative Finance, and Digital Financial Infrastructure
• Tokenomics, Digital Currencies, and Payment Systems
• Business Model Innovation and Corporate Digital Transformation
• Digital Innovation, Knowledge Management, and Innovation Systems
• Digital Human Resources and the Future of Work
• Innovation Management and Growth Strategies
• Innovation and Industrial Policy
• Institutions, Regulation, and Innovation Systems
• Science, R&D, and the Economics of Knowledge Creation
• Sustainability in the Digital Economy
• Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer Lending, and Platform-Based Finance
• Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Innovation
• Entrepreneurship in Emerging and Transition Markets
• Family-Owned Businesses and Governance
• Governance and Financing of High-Tech Firms
• New Venture Creation and Performance
• Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Startups, SMEs, and Resource Allocation
• Venture Financing and Entrepreneurial Growth

PAPER SUBMISSION

🔹 Regular Paper Submissions

Authors are invited to submit full papers (complete manuscripts) in PDF format no later than 30 April 2026 via the submission portal:  https://vsefi2026.sciencesconf.org/submission/submit?lang=en 

Please note that only full paper submissions will be considered for the regular conference tracks. Abstract-only submissions are not accepted.

Authors are required to create an account on the submission system prior to submission. Early submission is highly encouraged, and decisions will be communicated on a rolling basis once the peer review process is completed.

There is no submission fee.

🔹 Early-Stage Research Session (PhD Students Only)

 VSEFI 2026 includes a dedicated session for PhD students to present early-stage research and receive feedback from senior academics and peers.

Eligibility
This session is open to current PhD or MPhil students at any stage of their candidature.

Purpose

The session is designed for presenting early-stage research ideas or work-in-progress and receiving feedback from the academic community.

Submission Requirements
To be considered for this session, authors must:

• Select “Early-Stage Research Session (PhD Students Only)” in the submission system under Type
• Submit an early-stage research paper or proposal
• Upload a signed letter from their supervisor or Head of Department confirming their current PhD/MPhil status
• The letter must be uploaded under the “Supplementary data” section during submission.

Important
Both the paper/proposal and the confirmation letter must be submitted by the submission deadline. Submissions without the required letter will not be considered for this session.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
• Notification of review results: 15 May 2026
• Registration deadline: 5 June 2026
• Conference event: 02-03 July, 2026

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES 

- Special issues of Global Finance Journal (SSCI, ABDC ranked A, Impact factor: 5.5): Special Issue “Financial Market Design for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth” under the guest-editorship of: 

- Regular issue of International Journal of Managerial Finance

- Regular issue of The Journal of Knowledge Management 

- Regular issue of International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business.

CONTACT

For queries, please send an email to vsefi2026@sciencesconf.org