Navigating the New Era of Corporate Governance: Insights into Reporting, Law, and Insolvency

In Collaboration with National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG) & School of Management of Financial Institutions (SoMFI) Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon.

Theme:
The 3-day conference, organized jointly by NFCG and SoMFI-MDI Gurgaon, aims to bring together leading academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of governance and finance. The Conference will delve into current challenges, best practices, and innovative strategies that shape these fields, providing a platform for comprehensive discussions and collaborative learning.

With a strong focus on emerging trends, the Conference will cover themes such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Financial and non-financial reporting, corporate governance practices, and Company law (including competition law). The event will explore how organizations adapt to global standards, leverage technology, and incorporate principles like ESG into their strategies.

Participants will explore how organizations adapt to these regulatory frameworks, leverage technology for governance, and respond to global standards. Participants will be able to share research findings, case studies, and innovative approaches that enhance transparency, accountability, and sustainability in corporate governance.

By addressing topics like financial reporting reforms, ESG compliance, and technological integration, the Conference aims to inspire actionable insights that can shape future policy and corporate strategies. The concept of quantum governance will also be introduced, providing fresh insights into agile decision-making in a data-driven era.

Submissions are invited across these broad themes, urging scholars to contribute new perspectives on the dynamic interplay between governance, legal frameworks, and financial management. The insights and recommendations will help industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and policymakers craft frameworks that foster sustainable growth and ethical business conduct.

Overall, the Conference serves as a unique platform to synergize expertise and foster meaningful dialogue, helping to create a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive corporate environment for India's evolving economy.

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Submission Instructions:

• Extended Abstracts should summarize the research in 500-800 words.

• Full papers should not exceed 6,500 words, including all tables, references, and appendices, and must follow the standard APA format.

• Authors are expected to present original research that has not been published elsewhere. All data, methods, and findings should be accurately reported, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation. Authors must properly acknowledge the contributions of others, including citing relevant work. Plagiarism, in any form, is unacceptable and will result in the rejection of the submitted paper. Furthermore, authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their work. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple conferences or journals simultaneously is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.

• Submit all documents in doc/docx Word format through the conference management system.

Selection Process:

• All the submissions are peer-reviewed and reviewed by members of the scientific committee or a panel of experts from NFCG and MDI Gurgaon.
• Accepted papers will be presented at the Conference and considered for publication in a special issue of a recognized journal and as a book chapter in the edited book proceedings.

Registration Fee*:

*Registration Fee: Includes Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Snacks, Gala Dinner, Conference kit, and Book proceedings. Note: Accommodation not included

About MDI Gurgaon
Established in 1972, Management Development Institute Gurgaon is one of the leading business schools in India. A host of reputed ranking agencies & publications have consistently ranked MDI Gurgaon among the country's top B-schools. 2024 saw the completion of 50 years of MDI Gurgaon, signifying the growth and expansion of the Institute not only from a training institute to a Premier Business School but also making a place for itself among the top ten B- schools in the country, with national and international accreditation.The Institute has earned accreditation from AACSB International, the world's largest business education alliance. Considered the gold standard for B-schools around the world, the AACSB accreditation will ensure continuous improvement and provide focus for MDI Gurgaon to deliver on its mission, innovate, and drive impact. The Institute already has the distinction of being the first inter­nationally accredited Indian B-school having received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), London, in 2005. The institute added another feather to its cap by being ranked 40 in Asia and 201-250 Globally in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2024. We are conducting various collaborative programmes with various institutions across countries such as France , Germany , Australia , Belgium.

About SoMFI, MDI
MDI Gurgaon established the School of Management of Financial Institutions (SoMFI). The SoMFI is committed to providing education, training, research, and consulting services in the fields of banking and finance. It specifically caters to the emerging markets of India and South Asian countries. The primary objective of SoMFI is to cultivate business leaders who can add value to their organizations while shaping the sector's landscape through policy-making. As corporations become more sophisticated and the demand for reliable financial services grows on both national and global scales, there is a pressing need for well-trained professionals in finance and banking, particularly in emerging areas like digital banking, Fintech, AI and ML in finance, climate and sustainable finance, and risk management. Our academic programs, which include both long-duration postgraduate programs and short-duration certificate courses, are designed to be research-led and industry-driven, ensuring that our participants receive high-quality education and training in these banking and finance domains. The primary objective of SoMFI is to develop future leaders in the Banking & Financial Services Sector with an emphasis on Boardroom Leadership Development, Technology Awareness, and Corporate Governance.

About NFCG
In 2003, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) led a unique PPP model to set up the National Foundation for Corporate Governance in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Subsequently, the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, National Stock Exchange and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs also joined with an objective to promote good Corporate Governance practices both at the level of individual corporates and Industry as a whole. NFCG endeavors to create a business environment that supports Voluntary, Transparent and Accountable Corporate Governance Practices.