From the explosive rise of ChatGPT to the now-astounding Claude Code and Codex, artificial intelligence has delivered wave after wave of impact to human society. In today's era of rapidly advancing science and technology, AI and big data technologies are profoundly transforming the operational management and business models of the financial industry, bringing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. To deeply explore the latest developments in data intelligence and financial technology, the Digital Intelligence and FinTech Research Team of the Business School of Sichuan University has successfully held the First and Second Annual Academic Conferences on Data Intelligence and Financial Technology in Chengdu, Sichuan Province and Sanya, Hainan Province, respectively. The Third Annual Academic Conference on Data Intelligence and Financial Technology is scheduled to take place on July 24–26, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou Province.
This academic conference is planned to be jointly organized by the Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Sci-Tech Finance, the Key Laboratory of Big Data and Business Intelligence Technology (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), the Management and Decision Science Committee of the China Society for Modernization of Management, and the Predictive Science and Business Intelligence Branch of the Chinese Society for Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics. It will be hosted and co-organized by the Digital Intelligence and FinTech Research Team of the Business School of Sichuan University and Zhaojin Digital Intelligence (Xiamen) Smart Technology Research Institute. The conference aims to discuss the latest research findings in artificial intelligence, big data, large language models, and financial technology development, to strengthen exchanges and cooperation among experts and scholars in the fields of data intelligence and financial technology both domestically and internationally, and to promote the intersection, integration, and development of big data, large language models, and new finance (with both online and offline participation options). The theme of this year's conference is "AI + Financial Intelligence." We warmly welcome everyone to participate in this academic symposium. The specific arrangements for the conference are as follows:
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I. Conference Information
Conference Theme:** AI + Financial Intelligence
Organizers:
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Sci-Tech Finance
- Key Laboratory of Big Data and Business Intelligence Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Management and Decision Science Committee, China Society for Modernization of Management
- Predictive Science and Business Intelligence Branch, Chinese Society for Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics
Hosts and Co-Organizers:
- Digital Intelligence and FinTech Research Team, Business School, Sichuan University
- Zhaojin Digital Intelligence (Xiamen) Smart Technology Research Institute
Conference Dates: July 24–26, 2026
Conference Venue:
Guiyang, Guizhou Province
Guiyang Panjiang Novotel Hotel
No. 95 Lincheng West Road, Guanshanhu District, Guiyang, Guizhou Province
II. Conference Program
1. Special Training Sessions on Large Language Models
The special training sessions will feature frontline LLM technical experts delivering hands-on instruction on leveraging large language models to empower research. Five modular training topics will be covered: LLM-assisted construction of auxiliary tools, LLM-assisted literature review, LLM-assisted code writing, LLM-assisted presentation creation, and LLM application expansion. The sessions will adopt a case-based teaching approach, effectively enhancing participants' practical skills and promoting the cross-disciplinary application of large language models with research methodologies across various fields.
2. Keynote Speeches
Renowned experts in data intelligence and financial technology from both China and abroad will be invited to deliver keynote speeches, providing attendees with insights into the latest research progress and achievements in relevant fields, while fostering exchanges and collaboration among scholars.
3. Parallel Sessions and Forums
① Data Intelligence and Financial Technology Forum
Selected latest research outputs from faculty and students of the Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Sci-Tech Finance, the Key Laboratory of Big Data and Business Intelligence Technology (MIIT), and the Digital Intelligence and FinTech Research Team of the Business School of Sichuan University will be presented. Experts and scholars in the field will be invited to provide comments and feedback. Outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in high-level journals. Further details will be announced separately.
② Workshop on National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Key Project Papers
Selected latest research findings from this NSFC Key Project will be presented as academic reports, with on-site commentary from experts in related fields. Outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in high-level journals. Further details will be announced separately. (Key Project Title: Theory and Methods for Forecasting Demand and Prices of Key Strategic Resources, Grant No. 72331007.)
③ Workshop on Hainan Provincial Key R&D Program Project Papers
Selected latest research findings from this project will be presented as academic reports, with on-site commentary from experts in related fields. Outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in high-level journals. Further details will be announced separately. (Key R&D Project Title: *Demonstration of Key Technologies and Prototype System Development for Credit Risk Prediction in Hainan Province Based on Big Data and Large Language Models.)
④ Parallel Forums in Related Fields
We sincerely welcome submissions and exchanges from peers in data intelligence and financial technology and related fields. Experts and scholars will be invited to provide on-site commentary, and outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in high-level journals. Further details will be announced separately. *(Note: Submissions for the parallel forums in related fields are open to in-person attendees only. The submission deadline is July 15. Please refer to the registration QR code below for submission details.)
III. Conference Schedule and Other Information
For the full conference schedule and additional details, please refer to the following link:
