# Happy Valley Finance Conference

- Dates: 12 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Location: Penn State Smeal College of Business, State College, United States
- Organiser: Penn State Smeal College of Business
- Industry: Fintech

## About

The Happy Valley Finance Conference is a selective research event hosted by the Penn State Smeal College of Business Department of Finance. It focuses on all areas of finance and is designed for leading scholars to present and discuss new research. The conference includes paper presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities over three days in State College, Pennsylvania.

## Who attends

The conference brings together a small group of leading researchers for two days of focused presentations, discussion, and collaboration.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://happyvalleyfinanceconference.com/)
- [Agenda](https://happyvalleyfinanceconference.com/assets/hvfc-2026-program.pdf)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance

## Where to stay

- **Scholar Hotel State College**: 160 m from the venue, 205 East Beaver Avenue, State College, 16801
  - [Hotel website](https://scholarstatecollege.com)
  - Phone: +1-814-778-0300
- **Hotel State College**: 170 m from the venue, 100 West College Avenue, State College, 16801-3838
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelstatecollege.com/)
  - Phone: +1-814-237-4350
- **Hyatt Place State College**: 210 m from the venue, 219 West Beaver Avenue, State College, 16801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/pennsylvania/hyatt-place-state-college/scezs)
  - Phone: +1 800-596-3793
- **Graduate by Hilton State College**: 400 m from the venue, 125 South Atherton Street, State College, 16801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.graduatehotels.com/state-college)
  - Phone: +1 814 231 2100
- **Houseasaurus**: guest house, 670 m from the venue, 527 West Beaver Avenue, State College, 16801
- **Happy Valley Motor Inn**: motel, 1.4 km from the venue, 1245 South Atherton Street, State College, 16801
- **Comfort Suites**: 2.0 km from the venue, 132 Village Drive, State College, 16803
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/pennsylvania/state-college/rodeway-inn-hotels)
  - Phone: +1 814-235-1900
- **Ramada State College**: 2.0 km from the venue, 1450 South Atherton Street, State College, 16801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ramadasc.com/)
  - Phone: +1 814-238-3001

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