Second Annual Meeting of the Academy of
Behavioral Finance & Economics- 2010
September 15-17, 2010, Chicago, Illinois
www.aobf.org

Keynote Speaker:
Werner De Bondt, Driehaus Professor in Behavioral Finance, DePaul University
Complete Conference Information
Conference Location:
DePaul University's Conference Center
1 E. Jackson Street, 8th Floor, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA 60604

Conference Hotel: Club Quarters, Central Loop
111 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60603

General Information. We have reserved a limited number of rooms at the above hotel, which is very close to our conference location- DePaul University. Hotel's cut-off date for holding the rooms for our group is August 15. However, given the limited number of the reserved rooms, we suggest you secure your room at your earliest convenience. Conference Rate for standard room is $134.00+15.4% tax. For double occupancy there is an extra charge of $15.00. You will need a credit card to hold your room. Instructions: Visit
http://www.clubquarters.com/MemberHome.aspx then click on Make a Reservation and from the dropdown option and choose "Chicago, Central Loop" and follow instructions. This is a private membership hotel so when prompted to enter password, enter depauluniversity . Hotel Contact Person. If you experience any problems, Our Group Coordinator at the hotel is: Jasmine Handanovic at email: jhandanovic@clubquarters.com and phone: 212-515-3068.

Conference Time Line and Deadlines:

1. June 20- Presenters' Registration Fees are due- please refer to Acceptance Letters
2. July 15- Abstracts for the Proceedings of the Academy of Behavioral Finance & Economics- 2010 Annual Meeting book are due to the Academy's office; this is the deadline for being considered for inclusion in the said book. Files to be emailed to: staff@aobf.org.
3. July 20- Last Day to Register for the Conference at the rate of $249.00 ($199.00 for doctoral students). After this date rates will be $299.00 ($249.00 for doctoral students).
4. August 15- Full Papers are due to the Academy's office for forwarding to Session Chairs and Discussants. Files to be emailed to: staff@aobf.org.
5. August 22- Full Papers to be sent out by the Academy's staff to all Session Chairs and Discussants.
6. September 10- Electronic files of Presentations, in Microsoft Power Point format only, are due to the Academy's office (for uploading on conference computers and use at the time of the scheduled presentations). Files to be emailed to: staff@aobf.org.
7. September 15 (Wednesday) - 4:00 PM; Day 1 of the Conference- Afternoon Reception, Networking, and Orientation at DePaul University's Conference Center, located at 1 E. Jackson, 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604;
   http://www.depaul.edu/maps/loop/dpc.asp
8. September 16 & 17 (Thursday and Friday): Full conference days, starting with breakfast at 7:30 AM and ending at 5:00 PM; at DePaul University's Conference Center, located at 1 E. Jackson, 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604;
   http://www.depaul.edu/maps/loop/dpc.asp
9. September 17: (Friday) - 5:00 PM Conclusion of the Conference
10. October 31st: Compete manuscripts are due for consideration in the Advances in Behavioral Finance & Economics - 2011. Submission instructions: Please prepare: 1) a copy of your final manuscript in PDF format where the cover page of your paper contains only the title (for anonymous review), and 2) a cover letter containing your affiliation and contact information. Email both documents to Dr. John Nofsinger, the 2011 Advances Editor at John_Nofsinger@wsu.edu and email the same to staff@aobf.org.