Two Days International Research Conference On “Reimagining Business, Finance, and Governance: The 2050 Outlook”

About MET Institute of Management (NBA Accredited):

• MET Institute of Management is a three-decade-old institute and ranked 2^nd Best B-School in Mumbai, 17^th Best B-School All India, and 14^th amongst Top West B-Schools by the Times B-School Survey 2023. MET IOM’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) aims at creating a system for taking deliberate, consistent, and catalytic action to improve academic and administrative performance. Academic and scholastic rigor are finely woven into application-oriented skill sets, developing industry-ready management professionals, which position the MBA students to hit the ground running as they face the challenges of the marketplace and society.

About the Conference:

• The conference on “Reimagining Business, Finance, and Governance: The 2050 Outlook” aims to provide a comprehensive academic platform to deliberate on the transformative changes shaping global economic, financial, and governance systems over the coming decades. As the world moves toward mid-century milestones marked by sustainability goals, technological advancements, and structural economic shifts, there is an urgent need to rethink existing paradigms and develop forward-looking strategies.
• This conference seeks to bring together academicians, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and scholars to exchange ideas, present empirical and conceptual research, and engage in meaningful discussions on how businesses, financial systems, and governance frameworks must evolve to remain resilient, inclusive, and sustainable by 2050. The deliberations will focus on long-term value creation, responsible governance, innovation-led growth, and policy frameworks capable of addressing emerging global challenges.
• By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge sharing, the conference aspires to contribute to academic research, policy formulation, and practical decision-making, while offering insights into shaping a future-ready global economy aligned with sustainability and inclusive development goals.

Conference Themes:

Business & Management:

• Future Business Models and Sustainable Enterprises
• Strategic Management for Long-Term Value Creation
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Start-up Ecosystems
• Digital Transformation and AI-driven Organizations
• Leadership, Human Capital, and the Future of Work

 Finance & Economics:

• Climate Finance, ESG, and Sustainable Investing
• FinTech, Digital Banking, and Central Bank Digital Currencies
• Financial Markets, Risk Management, and Resilience
• Behavioral Finance in Technology-Driven Markets
• Inclusive Finance and Financial Literacy for 2050

Governance, Policy & Institutions:

• Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership
• Public Policy, Regulation, and Institutional Reforms
• Governance Challenges in Emerging and Developed Economies
• Geopolitics, Trade, and Global Economic Order
• Transparency, Accountability, and Digital Governance

Sustainability & Society:

• Sustainable Development Goals and Post-2030 Pathways
• Green Economy, Circular Economy, and Resource Management
• Social Responsibility, Inclusion, and Equity
• Urbanization, Smart Cities, and Infrastructure Development

Technology & Interdisciplinary Perspectives:

• Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Decision-Making
• Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Digital Ethics
• Technology, Society, and Economic Transformation
• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Future Challenges

Who should attend and participate:

• The ultimate aim of this conference is to encourage leading corporates, researchers from government and public organizations, non-profit organizations, industry practitioners, academicians, scholars, masters and undergraduate students to examine managerial implications and interdisciplinary approach. The postgraduate students can also participate to excel their research skills.

Key Highlights of the Conference:

• Pre-conference online workshop on Behavioural Finance
• Eminent speakers from Industry and Academia.
• Special Track for online participants
• Special Track for students

Publication Opportunities:

• Selected papers will be published in Met Management Review (MMR) research journal, ISSN: 2394-4013.
• Conference Proceedings with an ISBN Number

Important Dates:

• Full Paper Submission: 9th April 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 9th April 2026
• Pre-Conference Workshop and Paper Presentation: 10th and 11th April 2026