Centre for European Transformation

AI Frontiers in Finance – Session 7
2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 7 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on April 8, 2025. In this session, Anthony Cookson, who is an assistant professor at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, will present insights from his latest research: Market Signals from Social Media. We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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Financial Regulation − Going Green 2025
2025-04-29 10:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Berlin) | IWH Halle, Kleine Maerkerstrasse 8, Halle (Saale), 06108, Germany
The Center for Advanced Studies on the Foundations of Law and Finance (LawFin), the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Goethe University Frankfurt, the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), Humboldt University Berlin, the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE, and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) are jointly organizing the interdisciplinary workshop “Financial Regulation – Going Green 2025.”
Program
We are pleased to announce the program for the fourth interdisciplinary workshop “Financial Regulation – Going Green.” The event will take place on April 29, 2025, at the IWH in Halle (Saale) and will conclude with a joint dinner.
Who Can Attend?
Several lecturers and experts from various fields
Registration
Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required.📅 Registration deadline: April 8, 2025📩 Register via email at: GoingGreen@iwh-halle.de
Program

C-Level Insights: Shaping Europe's Transition
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Berlin) | FS Campus, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322, Germany
The Centre for European Transformation is inviting you to the next session of the NEW lecture format on Leadership & Transformation in Europe: “C-Level Insights: Shaping Europe’s Transition”!
Get ready to gain invaluable insights from top professionals who are shaping the future of their fields. These exclusive sessions will offer you a unique opportunity to learn from real-world experiences, cutting-edge strategies, and innovative approaches that drive success in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Our lecture on May 6, 2025, will feature Silvia Carpitella (CEO of Citigroup Global Markets Europe).
She will discuss the topic “Innovate or Stagnate: Driving Change in Financial Services“.
We are looking forward to seeing you!

AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 8
2025-05-13 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 8 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on May 13, 2025. In this session, Sophia Kazinnik, from Stanford University, will present insights from her work on Simulating the Survey of Professional Forecasters. The paper will be discussed by Miguel Faria-e-Castro.
We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Shaping Europe's Integrated Financial Future
2025-06-26 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | FS Campus, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322, Germany
+++ Important Remark +++ Exclusive Event for our FS Community +++
Europe’s financial landscape is at a decisive moment, marked by rapid digital innovation, ambitious sustainability goals, and the critical need for deeper financial market integration. At the same time, Europe faces enormous geopolitical challenges and possible trade barriers. At this event hosted by the Centre for European Transformation (CfET) at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, EU Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque, responsible for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, will discuss Europe’s strategic path forward.
The conversation will address how to overcome existing barriers such as fragmented national regulations and insufficient market harmonization that hinder cross-border investments and financial services.
Join us for an insightful session.

AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 9
2025-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 9 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on 9 September 2025. In this session, Michael Weber, from Purdue University, will present his research on ChatGPT and Corporate Policies. The paper will be discussed by Victor Roos.
We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 10
2025-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 10 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on 11 November 2025. In this session, Alejandro Lopez Lira from University of Florida, will present his research. We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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C-Level Insights: Shaping Europe's Transition
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | FS Campus, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322, Germany
Join the Centre for European Transformation for the next session in our lecture series on Leadership & Transformation in Europe: C-Level Insights – Shaping Europe’s Transition.
On 9 February 2026, we welcome Kalin Anev Janse, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), for his talk on “Finance with Purpose: Unleashing Europe’s Superpower.”
Gain firsthand insights from one of Europe’s leading financial strategists on how purposeful finance can accelerate Europe’s transformation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Lunch & Learn - Banking meets Transformation
2026-02-20 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, Taunusanlage 9–10, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Germany
Joint event of the Centre for European Transformation (CfET) and the Bankenverband Mitte (Association of German Banks), hosted by Goldman Sachs.
+++ Kindly note: This event is by invitation only +++
Germany’s industrial base is under pressure, and the ability of the Mittelstand to adapt will be crucial for the country’s future competitiveness.
On 20 February 2026, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Lars P. Feld, Director of the Walter Eucken Institute and Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Freiburg will deliver an impulse on the topic “Out of the Industrial Weakness – Financing as the Key to the Renewal of German SMEs“.
Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to engage with the speaker on how innovative financing instruments and a stable policy framework can support sustainable investment, productivity gains, and long‑term renewal in the SME sector.
The event will take place from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Goldman Sachs, Marienturm, Frankfurt. A light networking lunch will be generously provided by Goldman Sachs.

3rd Annual Conference “Financing European Sovereignty”
2026-03-12 13:00 - 18:30 UTC | FS Campus, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322, Germany
The Centre for European Transformation (CfET) is proud to host the 3rd Annual CfET Conference, bringing together Europe’s leading investors, corporates, and policymakers to address the urgent need for capital in securing defence and energy resilience. Building on last year’s insights into Europe’s strengths in education, innovation, and talent, this year’s conference shifts the focus from recognizing potential to financing action. The agenda centers on mobilizing both private and public investment, forging cross-sector partnerships, and advancing projects that strengthen Europe’s sovereignty in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
It will include a high-level fireside chat with Martin Blessing, recently appointed Personal Representative for Investment by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside other distinguished speakers
We look forward to welcoming you at Frankfurt School on 12 March 2026.
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AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 11
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 11 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on 14 April 2026. In this session, Lin Wiliam Cong from Nanyang Technological University, will present his research. We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 12
2026-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 12 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on 9 June 2026. In this session, Roxana Mihet from HEC Lausanne will present her research. We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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Private Capital Symposium
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-17 | FS Campus, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322, Germany
+++ Save the Date +++ Private Capital Symposium +++
16–17 June 2026 | Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Join us for the inaugural Private Capital Symposium – the first in what CfET envisions as an annual gathering at the intersection of industry and research.
Day 1 – Industry Perspective (16 June)
A practitioner-focused programme exploring current market dynamics, risk-sharing, and capital deployment. (Programme details to follow.)
Day 2 – Academic Lens (17 June)
Research-led discussions on market design, evidence synthesis, and implementable options for policymakers and market participants. (Attendance by invitation only.)
The Symposium will produce a synthesis note capturing key findings, consensus points, and actionable recommendations — in line with CfET’s output-oriented approach.

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