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Inaugural Sustainability, ESG, and Value Creation Conference

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Inaugural Sustainability, ESG, and Value Creation Conference

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Oct 5-7, 2023

Conference Program

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