NAIL Conference 2026: AI, Finance & Law: Innovation, Integrity, and the Future of Markets

The NAIL Conference 2026, titled "AI, Finance & Law: Innovation, Integrity, and the Future of Markets," is a collaborative event organized by the European Banking Institute (EBI) and the Hamburg Network for AI & Law (NAIL). Scheduled for July 2-3, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany, this in-person conference aims to convene leading scholars and practitioners to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on financial markets and legal frameworks.

Key topics include the integration of AI in financial institutions, its economic effects on market integrity and stability, governance mechanisms ensuring accountability and transparency, interactions between the EU AI Act and existing financial regulations, and balancing innovation with financial stability through regulatory approaches like sandboxing and proportionality tools.

The conference will feature a call for papers, inviting theoretical, doctrinal, empirical, economic, and interdisciplinary contributions. It offers networking opportunities for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals to engage in discussions on AI's role in finance and law. Notable speakers and detailed session information will be announced closer to the event date.

This conference is ideal for legal scholars, economists, financial regulators, industry practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and shaping the future of AI in financial markets. Attendees will gain insights into current research, regulatory challenges, and practical applications of AI in the financial sector.