Hosted by Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University and co-organized by Khodja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Kocaeli University, Ibn Haldun University, the Association of Economics, Finance and Energy (EFE), Scientific Basis and Issues of Development of Uzbekistan Economy, and ASFAAG – Academy of Sustainable Finance, Accounting, Accountability & Governance, the congress continues to serve as an interdisciplinary platform bringing together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry experts. The theme of the congress this year will be “Digitalization and Financial Innovations in Energy Markets”.

EFE’2026 aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for scholars, researchers, and industry experts to share insights, discuss challenges, and propose solutions to harness the benefits of digitalization in energy markets.

Special Focus in 2026: "Digitalization and Financial Innovations in Energy Markets". 

This year's congress emphasizes the digital transformation of energy markets, exploring:

• Digital Infrastructure and Smart Grids
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Applications
• Real-Time Data Analytics and AI Trading
• Digital Twin Technology
• Cybersecurity in Energy Markets
• Smart Contracts and Automated Trading
• Digital Financial Instruments
• Decentralized Energy Systems

Important Dates for the Congress:

•⁠  ⁠Deadline for Abstract Submission: April 20, 2026

•⁠  ⁠Notification of Acceptance: May 11, 2026*

•⁠  ⁠Congress Program Announcement: May 18, 2026

•⁠  ⁠Congress Dates: June 11–12, 2026

•⁠  ⁠Deadline for Full Paper Submission: June 29, 2026

*Early submissions will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and authors will receive acceptance notifications promptly following a peer review process.

For more information, contact details, and abstract submission, you may visit the official website of the congress https://www.efecongress.org/2026/