The 12th Annual ICGS Conference

In today’s turbulent global economy, corporate governance cannot be separated from the forces transforming firms, markets, and societies. The evolving purpose of the corporation, the use of artificial intelligence and heightened geopolitical tensions call for renewed attention to how corporate governance adapt to sustain long-term value creation and societal well-being, a shift toward more purposeful governance.

Each year, the ICGS conference provides a forum for international academics and policymakers to showcase and discuss the latest corporate governance research issues and practices. Bringing together academics from management, finance, accounting, international business, and law, the 2026 conference theme seeks to promote cross-disciplinary dialogue on how boards, executives, investors, states, and regulators can shape purposeful governance in a rapidly changing, globally interconnected business environment. Join us, October 3-4 at HEC Montréal for The 12th edition of the ICGS Annual Conference.