Inaugural Sustainability, ESG, and Value Creation Conference
Inaugural Sustainability, ESG, and Value Creation Conference
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Oct 5-7, 2023
Call For Papers
The Global Initiative for Governance and Sustainability (GIGS) is now accepting paper submissions for the Sustainability, ESG, & Value Creation Conference, taking place at the breathtaking locale of Niagara Falls, Canada, on October 5-7, 2023. We invite researchers and experts to submit their original research papers that break new ground in understanding sustainability, ESG, and green finance.
This highly-selective event aims to create an immersive, dialogue-driven space that fosters innovation, collaboration, and rigorous academic exchange. The conference will span two intensive days, featuring six to eight curated paper presentations, each one offering a unique exploration of cutting-edge research, and a thought-provoking panel discussion with renowned experts in the field.
This conference is designed to bring together leading scholars, industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders, providing a unique platform to share, debate, and shape the future of sustainability, ESG, and green finance. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the latest research findings, practical implications, and transformative ideas, while also networking with like-minded professionals and establishing connections for future collaborations.
This conference focuses on a small number of presentations, which ensures a high level of interaction, feedback, and scholarly discussion around each presented paper. Additionally, a distinguished panel of world-class speakers will be discussing and analyzing the implications of these novel ideas and approaches.
The selected papers will ideally explore topics such as:
- Innovative sustainable finance mechanisms
- ESG and financial performance
- Green bonds and their effectiveness
- Sustainable investing and shareholder value
- Illicit financial flow
- Climate risk and its financial implications
- The role of governance in promoting sustainability
Conference Co-Chairs:
- , Dale Looper Chair in Accounting, University of Oklahoma
- Linda Myers,
- Samir Trabelsi, CPA Ontario Distinguished Scholar, Professor of Accounting & Governance, Brock University
Conference Co-Chairs
CS Agnes Cheng
Dale Looper Chair in Accounting,
University of Oklahoma
Linda Myers
Haslam Chair of Business & Distinguished Professor of Accounting
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Samir Trabelsi
CPA Ontario Distinguished Scholar, Professor of Accounting & Governance, Brock University
President,
Canadian Academic Accounting Association
Organizing Committee
Linda Myers
Haslam Chair of Business & Distinguished Professor of Accounting, Mary, Jack, & Daniel H. Dougherty Faculty Fellow
Haslam College of Business, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
C.S Agnes Cheng
Dale Looper Chair in Accounting, Professor of Accounting
Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma
Justin Jin
Professor & Director of the CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research in Regulatory Reporting
DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Sasan Saiy
Associate Professor, Co-Director of Bachelor of Sustainability and Financial Management
School of Accounting and Finance, University of Waterloo
Samir Trabelsi
CPA Ontario Distinguished Scholar & Professor of Accounting and Governance. AACSB Distinguished Leader 2024
Goodman School of Business, Brock University