Dear NFA Members and Guests,

We're pleased to welcome you to Quebec City for the annual Northern Finance Association (NFA) Conference. We've designed this event to be a valuable forum for connecting leading academics and researchers in finance.

This year's program features 150 academic papers organized into 50 sessions across three days. This includes two dedicated PhD sessions. Our keynote speaker this year will be Professor Isil Erel, the David A. Rismiller Chair in Finance at the Fisher College of Business of the Ohio State University. It is an honor for us to host her on this occasion and look forward to his keynote speech in the afternoon of Saturday, September 26.

The quality of this year's program is a direct result of a rigorous review process. We received approximately 1,200 submissions, reflecting the depth of research in our field. The review proceeded in two steps: 88 Associate Program Chairs initially pre-screened each paper, followed by comprehensive reviews and scoring by 500 Program Committee Members. This review was then complemented by the session chairs, who picked the discussant for each paper in their session. Together, over 650 researchers from across the globe participated in making this program a success. We extend our sincere gratitude to all these individuals for their dedication and expertise; their contributions have been instrumental in shaping the high-quality program we have today. A complete list of all contributors is available on the conference website.

We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities for insightful discussions and professional connections throughout the conference. The conference venue is the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, at the heart of the UNESCO-recognized Old Quebec. Just steps from the expansive Plains of Abraham or the miles-long river walk, the Old Quebec and surrounding neighbourhoods offer many dining options, including several Michelin-starred or recommended restaurants.

Thank you for joining us. We anticipate a productive and engaging conference for everyone.

Sincerely,

Andréanne Tremblay and Gabriel Power
NFA 2026 Co-Chairs