Annual Doctoral Colloquium in Finance (IADCF)

Organised by FinLAB at DCU Institute for Business and Society, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the Irish Academy of Finance (IAF), the colloquium offers a unique opportunity for doctoral researchers to present their work, receive high-quality academic feedback, and engage with a network of finance scholars from across Ireland.

Keynote Speakers

We are delighted to welcome two distinguished keynote speakers to the First Irish Annual Doctoral Colloquium in Finance.

Professor Chandra Thapa

Professor of Finance, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, UK
Keynote Address: Publishing: The Four Pillars of Empirical Research

Professor Thapa is a leading scholar in finance with extensive expertise in corporate finance, international finance, and financial markets. His research has been widely published in top-tier journals and he has a strong track record of mentoring doctoral researchers and early-career academics.

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Professor Michael Dowling

Professor of Finance, DCU Business School, Dublin City University, Ireland
Keynote Address: Accelerating Your Research Career with AI Automation

Professor Dowling is a renowned researcher in finance, specializing in fintech, artificial intelligence, and behavioral finance. His recent work explores the intersection of AI and finance, offering new insights into how technology is shaping research and practice in the field. He is also a passionate advocate for supporting the development of early-career researchers.

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