Seventh Edition · Call for Papers
Digital Transactions
in Asia VII
11–12 December 2026/University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
An international research conference on digital financial platforms, fintech, and platform economies across Asia.
About the Conference
Digital Transactions in Asia
Conference Overview
The seventh edition of Digital Transactions in Asia brings together researchers exploring the rapid evolution of digital financial platforms across the Asian region. Hosted at the historic University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka's Central Province, DTA VII addresses embedded finance, platform economies, digital public infrastructures, and the social implications of automated decision-making systems across diverse Asian contexts.
Research Themes
We invite abstracts across 18 research themes spanning fintech, platform economies, digital governance, financial inclusion, and resilience — open to researchers in humanities, social sciences, business, economics, IT, and law.
At a Glance
- Dates
- 11–12 December 2026
- Venue
- University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Attendance
- Free — limited to 100 places
- Presentations
- 15–20 minutes
- Language
- English
Special Focus Panel
Resilience in Digital Transactions
Panel Chair: Prof. Cheryll R. Soriano
This special panel invites proposals exploring how digital transactions are mobilized in adverse scenarios — from climate crises and geopolitical conflict to humanitarian relief — and how transactional infrastructures must be designed to meet these challenges across Asia.
People
Organizing Committee
Profile →A/Prof. Min Zhu
Associate Professor in Finance, Co-lead Digital Finance Research Hub
University of Queensland
Profile →Prof. Cheryll R. Soriano
Professor of Communication
De La Salle University, Manila
Focus Panel Chair
Hosted By
- Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Peradeniya
- School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland
- Digital Finance Research Hub, University of Queensland
The UQ Digital Finance Research Hub conducts policy-relevant research across cyber risk and operational resilience, digital assets and blockchain, consumer and platform finance, and AI in capital markets — collaborating with government, regulators, and financial institutions to support efficient and resilient markets.
Funded By
Australian Research Council Discovery Grant DP220100988 — Digital Transaction Platforms in Asia
Call for Papers
Present Your Research!
We welcome researchers from the humanities, social sciences, business, economics, information technology, and law to submit abstracts exploring digital transactions across Asia. We also encourage professional contributions from industry and non-governmental organisations.
Selected papers will be considered for publication in:
“Rural Transactions in Digital Asia”
Journal special issue · Ed. A/Prof. Elske van de Fliert
“Building Resilience in Digital Transactions”
Journal special issue · Ed. Prof. Cheryll R. Soriano
“Platform Societies series”
Monographs and edited volumes · Palgrave
Key Dates
Call for Papers Released
21 May 2026
Deadline for Abstract Submissions
31 July 2026
Notification of Acceptance
31 August 2026
Notification of Asian Travel Bursary Awards
7 September 2026
Deadline for Registration
30 September 2026
Full Paper Submissions for Conference Publications
30 November 2026
Conference at University of Peradeniya Campus
11–12 December 2026
Attend
Venue & Travel
Venue
University of Peradeniya Campus
Central Province, Sri Lanka
- 1,000-acre botanical gardens campus
- 6 km from Kandy · Est. 1942
- Mahaweli River, Central Province
Travel Information
Airport Transfers
TBA
Accommodation
Queen's Hotel
Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Book at Queen's HotelAsian Travel Bursary
10 bursaries available covering Economy air travel to Sri Lanka + 3 nights accommodation in Kandy (10–12 December). Open to presenters from asian institutions on a competitive basis. Apply via the registration form.