LenderKit Attends The 5th International Conference for Alternative Finance Research in Spain
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LenderKit is pleased to announce its participation in the 5th International Conference for Alternative Finance Research (ICAFR 20261), taking place on 8–10 April 2026 in Málaga, Spain.
ICAFR 2026 brings together leading researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and platform operators from around the world to explore the latest developments in alternative finance. The conference focuses on a wide range of topics, including crowdfunding, digital fundraising and lending, microfinance, prosocial finance, invoice trading, and emerging areas such as crypto assets and digital currencies.
Designed as a truly cross-disciplinary event, the conference creates a shared space for experts in information systems, economics, finance, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, business ethics, and law. By encouraging open dialogue between academia and industry, ICAFR aims to advance both the theoretical foundations and the real-world application of alternative finance models.
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About the Conference
The 2026 edition of the conference is jointly organized by the University of Agder’s School of Business and Law, the Utrecht University European Center of Alternative Finance, and the University of Málaga, reflecting the growing international collaboration within the alternative finance research community.
The event is held in cooperation with GECA (Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance) and Crowdspace, two influential organizations shaping the global crowdfunding ecosystem. LenderKit’s CEO, Konstantin Boyko2, plays an active role in both initiatives, serving as CEO and co-founder of Crowdspace and as a Strategic Adviser at GECA, further strengthening the connection between research, industry standards, and platform innovation.
About LenderKit
LenderKit is a leading provider of crowdfunding and digital investment software, empowering businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs to launch and scale compliant alternative finance platforms worldwide. By attending ICAFR 2026, LenderKit continues its long-standing commitment to engaging with the research community, sharing practical insights from the platform side, and staying at the forefront of regulatory, technological, and market trends in alternative finance.
Attending international research conferences has become a tradition for LenderKit, and the team is looking forward to the discussions, collaborations, and new perspectives that ICAFR 2026 in Málaga will bring.
