2023 WFA Meeting / Conference

Best Paper Awards

The Brattle Group Ph.D. Candidate Awards For Outstanding Research

Charles River Associates Award of $5,000 for the best paper on corporate finance.

Elsevier Sponsored Award of $5,000 for the best paper on financial institutions.

NASDAQ Award of $5,000 for the best paper on asset pricing.

PBCSF Award of $5000 for  the best paper on Fintech

Two Sigma Award of $5,000 for the best paper on investment management.

USC Marshall School of Business Trefftzs Award of $5,000 for the best student paper.

Wharton School – WRDS Award of $5,000 for the best empirical finance paper.

Hyatt Regency

5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111

Reservations

• Link to Reservations
• Hotel Reservations Policy:
  • Hotel reservations must be made by Wednesday, May 24, 2023. All hotel reservations must be canceled by Monday, May 24, 2023, in order to avoid a cancellation fee.
    • Single/Double Occupancy: $265
    • Triple Occupancy: $290
    • Quadruple Occupancy: $315

Transportation

• The Hyatt is located 15 miles from the San Francisco Airport and 19 miles from Oakland International Airport. Taxi, UBER, LYFT services are available to transport from the airports to the hotel. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) provides quick and easy transportation to and from both airports.

On-Site Child Care

• On-site child care by KiddieCorp is be available (reservations required).  See: Child Care Information

About 

Pier 39

PIER 39 is a 45-acre waterfront complex that is a gathering place for millions of San Francisco locals and visitors. In addition to its 14 full-service restaurants, 90+ shops and popular attractions, PIER 39 is home to a 5-acre waterfront park and a 300-berth marina. PIER 39 is known for its spectacular views of San Francisco Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Alcatraz, as well as the world famous California sea lions hauled out on K-Dock.

Alcatraz Island

Catch a ferry from Pier 33 and take a guided tour of “The Rock.” America’s most infamous federal penitentiary once held notorious gangsters Al “Scarface” Capone and Mickey Cohen, and officials still boast that no prisoner ever escaped its walls.

Ferry Building Marketplace

This historic transit hub boasts an iconic 245-foot clocktower. Marketplace customers can visit merchants, artisans, local farmers, and world-class culinary professionals to sample local flavors, a Saturday farmers market, and boutique shopping.

Ghirardelli Square

At Ghirardelli Square, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with an exceptional chocolate encounter, dine in one of eight specialty restaurants, or shop at a local boutique. Children’s classes, events, and camps are available through Culinary Artistas.

Fisherman’s Wharf

Whether planning a visit or seeking San Francisco Visitor information, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge on how a historic era still influences the present-day culture, events, sights, sounds, and food of San Francisco’s most famous waterfront community. Explore our past, join in today’s fun, and catch a glimpse into the future of Fisherman’s Wharf! Your list of places to visit starts here.

Golden Gate Bridge

Each year the Golden Gate Bridge attracts more than 10 million visitors to take in its tremendous 746-foot tall towers, sweeping main cables, signature International Orange color and Art Deco styling. It is a sensory experience featuring color, light and sound

Union Square

Visit a world-class location in Union Square, the city’s home for shopping, entertainment, & theater.

San Francisco Cable Cars

See the city hanging on the outside of a Cable Car, a national landmark & transportation icon of SF.

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The WFA gratefully acknowledges the 2023 sponsors of receptions, lunches, coffee breaks, best paper awards, and Ph.D. travel grants.

Thanks to:

BlackRock
Cambridge University Press
Charles River Associates
Cornerstone Research
Elsevier B.V.
Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE
The Brattle Group
The NASDAQ Stock Market
Two Sigma
USC Marshall School of Business
Wharton Research Data Services
Xin Fintech Center, PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University