SGF Conference 2027
Chaired by Prof. Alexander Wagner and organized by the Department of Finance at the University of Zurich
We are pleased to announce that the 29th Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Financial Market Research (SGF Conference) 2027 will again be chaired by Alexander Wagner, Professor of Finance and Vice Dean for Continuing Education and Alumni, organized by our department.
The conference brings together leading researchers and academics to share top-quality research, foster collaboration, and advance discussions on current topics in finance.
"The remarkable growth in submissions and the outstanding quality of the presented research confirm the SGF Conference's role as a leading venue for finance scholarship.
What makes the conference particularly special is its combination of academic excellence, constructive discussions, and a genuinely collegial atmosphere. We are excited to build on this momentum in 2027.”
- Prof. Alexander Wagner
Conference Details
- Date: Friday, 9 April 2027
- Location: SIX ConventionPoint, Pfingstweidstrasse 110, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland
Poster Session
- A dedicated poster session with eight accepted posters will be held during the conference, giving doctoral students and early-career researchers the opportunity to present their work and engage in discussion with conference participants.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to sgf-conference@df.uzh.ch.
Building on the Success of SGF 2026
The SGF Conference 2026 was a great success, bringing together leading researchers and practitioners from around the world for a day of academic exchange in the heart of Zurich.
The conference continued to strengthen its position as one of the premier research meetings in finance. Interest from the academic community reached a new high, with a substantial increase in paper submissions and a highly competitive selection process resulting in an strong scientific program.
Throughout the conference day at the SIX ConventionPoint, participants benefited from lively paper sessions, insightful discussions, PhD poster sessions, and numerous opportunities for networking and collaboration. The smooth organization and welcoming atmosphere created a pleasant environment.
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SGF 2026 at a Glance
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"The success of SGF 2026 reflects the dedication of numerous faculty members, staff, doctoral researchers, and volunteers who worked behind the scenes to create a seamless and welcoming experience for all participants." |
Track Chairs
Asset Pricing
- Holger Kraft (Goethe University Frankfurt)
- Tim Kroencke (FHNW School of Business)
- Fabio Trojani (University of Geneva and SFI)
- Andrea Vedolin (Boston University)
Corporate Finance & Governance
- Rüdiger Fahlenbrach (EPFL and SFI)
- Xavier Giroud (Columbia Business School)
- Zacharias Sautner (University of Zurich and SFI)
Financial Intermediation and Institutions
- Steven Ongena (University of Zurich and SFI)
- Stefan Ruenzi (University of Mannheim)
- Andreas Fuster (EPFL/University of Zurich and SFI)
Behavioral Finance & Household Finance
- Sebastian Ebert (Heidelberg University)
- Michaela Pagel (Washington University, St. Louis)
- Stefan Zeisberger (University of Zurich and Radboud University)
Financial Markets General
More information:
- Swiss Society for Financial Market Research: https://fmpm.ch/
- SGF Conference 2026
- SGF Conference 2025