3rd "Bridging Theory and Empirical Research in Finance" conference

The goal of this special FTG conference, hosted by Boston College, is to bridge theory and empirical research in finance by bringing together theorists and empirical researchers working on corporate finance, financial intermediation, and financial markets. It is part of a broader initiative undertaken by the FTG to foster closer ties and interactions between theoretical and empirical finance research. Papers that are primarily theoretical (empirical) will be discussed by empirically (theoretically) oriented researchers.

The conference is organized by Andrey Malenko, Nadya Malenko, and Toni Whited.

Program committee:

Michele Andreolli, Boston College

Simcha Barkai, Boston College

Vincent Bogousslavsky, Boston College

Matteo Leombroni, Boston College

Angela Ma, Boston College

Andrey Malenko, Boston College

Nadya Malenko, Boston College

Paul Schmelzing, Boston College

Tuomas Tomunen, Boston College

Stefan Walz, Boston College

Toni Whited, University of Michigan

Please see the accommodation options listed below the schedule. We encourage participants to book their hotels early, as the conference (June 12–13, 2026) coincides with the FIFA World Cup, which is expected to increase prices and limit availability.

Accommodation options

There are several hotels in the area commonly recommended for visitors to Boston College. Hotels in Watertown provide convenient access to campus and nearby restaurants. We encourage participants to book early, as the conference (June 12–13, 2026) coincides with the FIFA World Cup.

Boston Marriott Newton

2345 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, Massachusetts

Reservations: Please visit their website or call 1-877-901-2081

The Brookline Courtyard by Marriott

40 Webster Street

Brookline, MA 02446

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cleveland Circle

395 Chestnut Hill Ave

Boston, MA 02135

Reservations: 617-730-3660

Easy access to Boston College, less than a mile. BC Shuttle to campus is across the street.

Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel

100 Cabot Street

Needham, MA 02494

Reservations: 781-444-1110

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton

320 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02458

Reservations: 617-969-3010

Residence Inn Boston Needham

80 B Street

Needham, MA 02494

Reservations: 781-444-5750

Doubletree Guest Suites

400 Soldiers Field Rd.

Boston, MA 02134

Overlooking the scenic Charles River, within easy access to Storrow Drive and the Mass Turnpike.

Hilton Boston Back Bay

40 Dalton St.

Boston, MA 02115

Reservations: 617-236-1100

Hilton’s boutique hotel in historic Back Bay.

Homeward Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline - Longwood Medical

111 Boylston Street

Brookline, MA 02445

Reservations: 617-232-2361

Hilton's Hotel is Brookline Longwood Medical Area offering studio suites and complimentary breakfast.