The 3rd FinTech Frontier Conference: Navigating Finance, Stock Markets, and Funds (FSF26)

Locations

  • U.K. (Offline): University of London
  • Online: Link to be provided by the organizer

Date & Details

  • Date: December 30, 2026
  • Mode: Hybrid (On-site | Online)

Introduction

Building on the momentum of the 2025 ALSA gathering, the American Life and Science Association is proud to host The 3rd FinTech Frontier Conference: Navigating Finance, Stock Markets, and Funds (FSF26). This premier international forum convenes leading economists, financial technologists, and investment strategists to explore the digital revolution redefining the global financial landscape.

The 2026 program is dedicated to the intersection of traditional fiscal principles and disruptive technologies. From the integration of AI in stock market analytics to breakthroughs in decentralized finance (DeFi) and sustainable fund management, FSF26 highlights the innovations driving 21st-century capital markets.

Through visionary keynotes and collaborative workshops, participants will address interdisciplinary solutions to market volatility and regulatory challenges. We invite you to join this elite community as we inspire the next generation of financial pioneers to navigate the complexities of global wealth and digital assets.


Conference Agenda

Time (EST) Session Title Participants
08:30 – 09:00 Opening Remarks & Welcome Address
09:00 – 10:15 Keynote I: Sustainable Investment Strategies: Aligning Profit with Purpose Alex Carter (London School of Economics and Political Science)
10:15 – 11:00 Coffee Break / Virtual Networking
11:00 – 12:15 Keynote II: The Rise of Fintech: Redefining Access, Efficiency, and Inclusion in Finance Muhammad Waleed Younas (Xi'an Jiaotong University)
12:15 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Q&A
15:00 – 15:30 Closing Remarks

Keynote Speakers

Alex Carter

Alex Carter

Health Economist

Associate Professor

London School of Economics and Political Science

Muhammad Waleed Younas

Muhammad Waleed Younas

Applied Economics

Doctor

Xi'an Jiaotong University

Editorial Team

Editor-in-chief

Rana Muhammad Ammar ZAHID (The Business School, RMIT University)

Associate Editor

Hadi Hussain (Xi'an Jiaotong University)

Editorial Board Member

Muhammad Waleed Younas (Xi'an Jiaotong University), Zi Mu (The University of Manchester)

All submissions will be screened and peer-reviewed by the reviewers with MDs, PHDs, Doctors of Engineering and associate professors from the universities and research institutes worldwide.

The peer-review process will be double-blind peer-review.

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