University of Arkansas

Walton College

The Sam M. Walton College of Business

Fifth Annual Walton-CIRANO Conference Workshop on Networks in Trade and Finance

Fifth Annual Walton-CIRANO Conference Workshop on Networks in Trade and Finance

Networks are everywhere.

Global trade, supply chains, financial markets, the World Wide Web, professional and social communities are examples of interconnected systems that are important to the structure and function of the modern world.

Networks are a general yet powerful means of representing patterns of connections or interactions between parts of such systems. The network approach facilitates an understanding of mechanisms and reveals patterns in the data that are difficult to see using other approaches.

On behalf of CIRANO and the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, the organizers welcome you to the 5th Annual Workshop on Networks in Trade and Finance on Friday, September 30 and Saturday October 1, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This conference builds on the successful CIRANO Workshops on Networks in Trade and Finance that took place in Montreal and Fayetteville over the last four years.


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University of Arkansas

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Program

The program begins Friday, September 30 with breakfast and introductions at 8:30 am, in room 403 of Willard J. Walker Hall.
(view map).

View the 2016 program schedule

Friday Conference Dinner:
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

6:00: Bus Transportation to Crystal Bridges
7:00: Conference Dinner

dinner

Venues

Shuttle service to and from all symposium locations will be provided.



fayetteville 

Experience Fayetteville

Fayetteville continues to be recognized by national business magazines and quality of life publications for its extremely healthy economy. Northwest Arkansas is bustling, with three of Arkansas' top five employers—Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt—headquartered less than a half-hour drive from Fayetteville. Learn More.


fayetteville 

Carnall Hall

What started as a University of Arkansas residence hall at the turn of the 20th century has been refurbished as the region's most popular historic inn that is home to guests from all walks of life. We were named into the Top 50 Hotels in the South by Conde Nast Traveler, and our guests agree. Learn More.


walker hall 

Willard J. Walker Hall

Walker Hall represents a physical statement of the Walton College's dynamic leadership role in business education. The facilities in Walker Hall serve as a conduit for blending real-world business practices and student learning. Many of the symposium activities will take place here. Learn More.


Lodging and Travel

fayetteville 

Carnall Hall

What started as a University of Arkansas residence hall at the turn of the 20th century has been refurbished as the region's most popular historic inn that is home to guests from all walks of life. We were named into the Top 50 Hotels in the South by Conde Nast Traveler, and our guests agree. Learn More.

 

 

Booking Your Room

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn at Carnall Hall.

465 Arkansas Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701

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Room rates: $159 per night
Reservations can be made by calling (800) 678-8946 or online at https://innatcarnallhall.com.

Transportation Services

View transportation options located within the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
https://www.flyxna.com/getting-around/buses-shuttles-taxis/

The totals listed are the fees for shuttle service to and from the airport. There are also the phone numbers listed in case any transportation is needed while visiting Fayetteville.



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Submissions

Call for Papers:

On behalf of CIRANO and the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, the organizers invite papers for the 3rd Annual Workshop on Networks in Trade and Finance to be held Friday September 30 and Saturday October 1, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This conference builds on previous successful Walton CIRANO Workshops on Networks in Trade and Finance. 

Theme:

Networks are everywhere. Global trade, supply chains, financial markets, the World Wide Web, professional and social communities are examples of interconnected systems that are important to the structure and function of the modern world. Networks are a general yet powerful means of representing patterns of connections or interactions between parts of such systems. The network approach facilitates an understanding of mechanisms and reveals patterns in the data that are difficult to see using other approaches. With this as the leitmotiv, this workshop aims to bring together a group of researchers in the related areas of trade, finance, economic development, sociology, and business, with the following goals: Demonstrate the value of the network approach for generating novel insights into these areas. Foster a cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and methods within the field of researchers in these areas. Explore the potential for real-world applications of the network approach that will be of value to practitioners in various fields of business and government, such as finance, logistics, healthcare, transportation, communication, economic development, and social media. Both theoretical and applied studies are welcomed.

For general questions regarding the conference email kali@uark.edu. Support: There will be no registration or other fees. For those on the workshop program the organizers will provide accommodation for two nights in Fayetteville. Lunch and dinner during the workshop will be provided for all registered participants. The conference will take place from 9am to 5pm on Friday September 30 and from 9am to 1pm on Saturday October 1. The conference dinner will be on Friday September 30.

Program Committee

Raja Kali, University of Arkansas and CIRANO
Ari Van Assche, HEC Montréal and CIRANO
Ekatrina Turkina, HEC Montréal
Andrea Civelli, University of Arkansas
Arya Gaduh, University of Arkansas






Contact

If you have any questions or comments regarding the symposium, please contact Raja Kali at kali@uark.edu.

For registration questions, contact Shannon Bullock at University of Arkansas Conferencing Services:
sbullock@walton.uark.edu (479) 575-7328

For lodging questions, contact The Chancellor Hotel.