Welcome to join the second Business Analytics Workshop in Lillehammer, Norway (May 27-29, 2026). The Lillehammer Business Analytics Workshop (LBAW 2026) brings together leading researchers and practitioners to explore advances in risk modeling, volatility forecasting, and analytics in finance and commodity markets. We welcome participants with and without a paper.

Register for the workshop here: https://www.inn.no/english/events/business-analytics-workshop/2026/

Paper submission
Submit your paper or (extended) abstract to LBAW@inn.no by April 15, 2026. No strict formatting requirements apply; however, the submission should be provided as one single PDF file containing the name(s) and contact information of the author(s). All submissions will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and participants will receive confirmation of acceptance as soon as the review is completed.

Best paper awards
A Best Paper Award will be presented at the conference, with separate awards for the best PhD/Master's paper and the best paper by regular participants.

Publication opportunities
A special issue dedicated to risk management in commodity markets will be hosted by the Journal of Commodity Markets (AJG level 3).

Conference Theme
The thematic focus of LBAW 2026 is on modeling and forecasting volatility and risk in commodity and financial markets, with special attention to extreme market situations. This is particularly relevant in today’s global economic and political environment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

- Risk measurement and management in volatile markets.
- Machine learning and AI applications in banking, insurance, and commodity markets.
- Climate risk, green finance, and sustainable investment.
- Pricing of derivatives and structured products.
- Model risk and econometric modeling in financial applications.

Key Features
- Keynote lectures by internationally recognized experts.
- A focus on both academic rigor and practical applications.
- Opportunities for PhD and Master students to present and engage.
- Combination of scientific program with cultural and outdoor activities.

Keynote Speakers
Fred Espen Benth. Professor of Data Science, Department of Data Science and Analytics, BI Norwegian Business School.
Florentina Paraschiv. Professor of Finance, Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark.
Lenos Trigeorgis. Professor of Strategy and Finance, Department of Management and Marketing, Durham University Business School.
Jens Sørlie Kværner. Associate Professor, Department of Finance, BI Norwegian Business School.
Emese Lazar. Professor of Finance, Deputy School Director of Teaching and Learning, Henley Business School.

Additional Information
Tentativ programme

Risk Management in Commodity Markets
Wednesday, May 27:
17:00 Registration

18:30 Welcome Reception /Dinner

Thursday, May 28:
08:45 Opening

09:00 Keynote speech: Florentina Paraschiv

09:45 Break

10:15 Session 1

11:45 Lunch

13:00 Session 2

14:30 Break

15:00 Keynote speech: Fred Espen Benth

15:30 Keynote speech: Jens Sørlie Kværner

16:15 Break

18:00 Walk to Maihaugen and guided tour at the museum

20:00 Workshop Dinner at Scandic Lillehammer Hotel

Friday, May 29:
08:30 Keynote speech: Emese Lazar

09:00 Session 3

10:15 Break

10:30 Session 4

12:00 Break

12.15 Keynote: Lenos Trigeorgis

13.15 Lunch and goodbye