AI, Digitization, and Financial Markets
Conference seeks research on how AI and digital technologies are transforming financial markets and services, with a focus on India and South Asia but open to global perspectives.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: June 17, 2026: Completed paper submission deadline (papers must be uploaded by 11:59pm EDT)
Funding Amounts: Travel and lodging covered for presenters: business class airfare for one non-India-based author per paper; economy travel for all India-based authors; lodging and meals provided for all presenters.
Summary: Conference on the impact of AI and digital technologies on financial markets, with a focus on India and South Asia but open to broader research.
Description
The fifth annual ISB–NBER Conference on Economic Policy and the Indian Economy will explore the transformative effects of artificial intelligence and digital technologies on financial markets and services. The event will focus on how these technologies are reshaping access to financial markets, credit allocation, portfolio management, asset valuation, and broader economic outcomes for both households and firms. Key topics include household finance and inclusion, AI in financial intermediation, productivity and technology adoption, labor market impacts, and the role of digital platforms in competition and resource allocation. While the main emphasis is on India and South Asia, research with broader or comparative perspectives is welcome.
