2026 RiskLab/BoF/ESRB Conference on AI and Systemic Risk Analytics – Call for papers

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a transformative technology that has shown its potential during recent years. The fast development of AI methods and data centricity in finance is providing opportunities, but it is also posing new challenges to our economies. These technologies could change our societies profoundly, and therefore well-planned and targeted policies are key to develop a safe and sustainable society with AI.

Similarly to recent years, this year’s Systemic Risk Analytics conference has a strong focus on AI and systemic risk. The aim of the conference is to present innovative research for financial stability and systemic risk analysis that adopt novel AI methods and techniques or use new data sources. Examples of possible topics include how LLMs can be used to detect systemic risk, how the use of AI can change interdependencies in the financial markets and whether AI, possibly combined with quantum computing, can pose new sources of systemic risks, e.g. operational risks and cyber risks.

Beyond of this, the conference welcomes submissions on more traditional tools of systemic risk analytics and macroprudential policy, such as early-warning indicators, network and contagion analysis, macro stress-testing and tools for big data analytics.

• Use of Large Language Models (LLM) and trustworthy AI
• AI and changing interdependencies in the financial markets
• Cyber security and operational risks as sources of systemic risk
• AI and Quantum Computing as potential source of new systemic risks
• Use of AI with big data for systemic risk analytics
• Risks and opportunities stemming from disruptive innovations in financial technology (FinTech)
• Analysing emerging risks from interconnectedness of the financial system
• Identifying risks from market-based finance
• Modelling geopolitical risks
• Using systemic risk analytics to support macro-prudential policy and regulation
• Evidence of macroprudential policy measures

Papers to be considered for presentation at the conference and workshop should be submitted via online form by 31 March 2026.

Extended abstract submissions are welcome as well.

Accepted paper presenters will be notified in due course, as well as the format of the presentations; there will be both oral and poster presentations in the conference.

Format, Timing And Venue

The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing virtual participation. The conference will take place on 3-4 June 2026 at Bank of Finland in Helsinki. The conference includes keynotes, panel discussions, presentations and poster sessions. The conference is accompanied with a social event for speakers on 3 June, taking place at the Bank of Finland Villa.

Program Committee

• Esa Jokivuolle (Bank of Finland)
• Helinä Laakkonen (Bank of Finland)
• Iman van Lelyveld (De Nederlandsche Bank, VU Amsterdam)
• Katja Taipalus (Bank of Finland)
• Tuomas Peltonen (European Systemic Risk Board Secretariat)

Conference participation requires pre-registration and is free of charge. Conference participants are expected to pay their expenses for travel and accommodation. Registration to the event will open later in the spring.

More information will can be requested at fs.events@bof.fi.