Introduction

The Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Finance (JAAF) is excited to announce the 2026 Conference, hosted by Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (NUCB) Business School, Nagoya, Japan from November 10 through 13, 2026. The JAAF Conference serves as a distinguished platform for scholars and practitioners worldwide to engage in insightful discussions on various dimensions of accounting, auditing, and finance. Alongside enriching academic discussions, the conference presents an opportunity for networking, professional development, and cultural immersion.

Papers accepted for the Plenary Sessions will be considered for publication in the JAAF and will undergo a review process in accordance with JAAF policies. For the 2026 JAAF Conference, Professors C. S. Agnes Cheng and Linda Myers will serve as Editors for Plenary Session submissions. Final decisions regarding journal acceptance will be made in consultation with the JAAF Editor-in-Chief.

For details on submission procedures and fees, as well as information regarding conference expenses for Plenary Session presenters, please refer to the PDF linked above.

Preliminary information on the venue, recommended accommodations, and a contact point for inquiries is provided below. This page will be updated as additional details are confirmed, including registration guidance, program schedule, and other relevant information for presenters and participants.

The 2026 JAAF Conference will be held at the Nagoya Marunouchi Tower Campus, the flagship campus of NUCB Business School. Completed in 2015, this dedicated graduate business school facility is designed specifically for case-method teaching, executive programs, and international conferences. The tower includes tiered auditoriums, executive seminar rooms, and a top-floor Theatre Hall used for major academic events.

Access

• Address: 1-3-1 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0003 Japan TEL: +81 52-203-8111
• 3-minute walk from Marunouchi Station (Sakuradori & Tsurumai Subway Lines)
• Approximately 5 minutes by subway from Nagoya Station
• Approximately 15 minutes from Nagoya Station by taxi
• Nagoya Station is directly connected to major domestic and international routes via the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).

The three hotels listed immediately below are a short walk from our Nagoya Marunouchi Tower Campus. To make reservations at these hotels, please contact them directly or consult a booking agent or website.

Other nearby hotels

Hotels listed below are about 10-20 minutes from campus on foot. Reservations at these hotels must also be arranged independently.

To be announced--stay tuned to this page for updates.

To be announced--stay tuned to this page for updates.

For concerns or inquiries to be addressed to the host institution (regarding logistics and venue-related matters):<jaaf2026nagoya@nucba.ac.jp>.

For concerns or inquiries best addressed to JAAF representatives (program, registration, or submissions):<jaaf.conference@gmail.com>.

NUCB Business School is Japan’s only business school to hold the “Triple Crown” of international accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), placing it among a small group of globally recognized institutions worldwide. With campuses in Nagoya, Tokyo, and Osaka, the school is distinguished by its strong commitment to global engagement and impact, bringing together a diverse community of faculty, executives, and students from around the world.

Its programs have consistently ranked #1 in Japan throughout the 2020s in the QS Global MBA and related rankings. Through participant-centered case method education and active global partnerships, NUCB Business School serves as a leading platform in Japan for internationally engaged management education and academic exchange.