{"id":449,"date":"2020-05-09T15:01:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T13:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51.159.29.33\/wp\/2020conference\/?page_id=449"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:55:38","slug":"sig-02-corporate-governance-cogo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/sig-02-corporate-governance-cogo\/","title":{"rendered":"SIG 02: Corporate Governance (COGO)"},"content":{"rendered":"[av_slideshow_full img_copyright='' size='no scaling' min_height='0px' stretch='' control_layout='av-control-hidden' slider_navigation='av-navigate-arrows av-navigate-dots' nav_visibility_desktop='' nav_arrow_color='' nav_arrow_bg_color='' nav_dots_color='' nav_dot_active_color='' src='' attachment='' attachment_size='' position='top left' repeat='no-repeat' attach='scroll' img_copyright_font='' av-desktop-font-img_copyright_font='' av-medium-font-img_copyright_font='' av-small-font-img_copyright_font='' 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Contributions adopting a wide set of theoretical lenses and research methods are strongly encouraged as well as studies analysing corporate governance in different types of enterprises and institutional contexts, including different countries and regional cultures.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\">SIG OFFICERS (2025-2026):<\/h4>\n<p>SIG Chair: Agnieszka S\u0142omka-Go\u0142\u0119biowska (Warsaw School of Economics) &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:aslomka@sgh.waw.pl\">aslomka@sgh.waw.pl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SIG Chair-Elect:<\/p>\n<p>Development Chair Jatinder Sidhu (University of Leeds)\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:J.S.Sidhu@leeds.ac.uk\">J.S.Sidhu@leeds.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SIG Programme Chair: Esha Mendiratta (Vlerick Business School)\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:esha.mendiratta@gmail.com\">esha.mendiratta@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SIG Programme Chair Elect: Sara De Masi (University of Florence) <a href=\"mailto:sara.demasi@unifi.it\">sara.demasi@unifi.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SIG Communication and Promotion Officer: Fabian Ahrens (TU Munich) &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:f.k.ahrens@tum.de\">f.k.ahrens@tum.de<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g2vup-295fea7c80891ab086c7853fef604497\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-g2vup-295fea7c80891ab086c7853fef604497{\nmargin:50px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-g2vup-295fea7c80891ab086c7853fef604497 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-g2vup-295fea7c80891ab086c7853fef604497 .av-special-heading-tag{\npadding:0 0 50px 0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-g2vup-295fea7c80891ab086c7853fef604497 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-g2vup-295fea7c80891ab086c7853fef604497 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SIG STANDING TRACKS<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-arh72-2-40f5afa16ee6925eb52f891f922c4089\">\n#top .flex_column.av-arh72-2-40f5afa16ee6925eb52f891f922c4089{\nmargin-top:40px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-arh72-2-40f5afa16ee6925eb52f891f922c4089{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-arh72-2-40f5afa16ee6925eb52f891f922c4089{\nmargin-top:40px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-arh72-2-40f5afa16ee6925eb52f891f922c4089 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9wwjvzb-1-4f3818c1cc7118c7f6e53dae0ceae913 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>GT02_00 &#8211; Corporate Governance General Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This general track welcomes cutting-edge research on all dimensions of corporate governance not explicitly covered by other SIG tracks. We invite studies exploring internal and external governance mechanisms\u2014such as ownership structures, governance codes, board dynamics, capital and equity markets, and institutional influences. We particularly encourage work addressing emerging topics including AI, ESG, sustainability, activism, and geopolitical shifts. Multidisciplinary, behavioral, and cross-country perspectives are especially valued. By embracing diverse methods and theoretical lenses, this track aims to foster vibrant dialogue on how governance systems shape responsible leadership, strategic decision-making, and long-term organizational resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10: Reducing inequalities; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Agnieszka \u00a0S\u0142omka-Go\u0142\u0119biowska , Warsaw School of Economics &#8211; aslomka@sgh.waw.pl<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/gt02_00-corporate-governance-general-track\/'>GT02_00 - Corporate Governance General Track<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/gt02_00-corporate-governance-general-track\/?wpdmdl=6360&refresh=69e48968a62951776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>ST01_01\/ST02_01 &#8211; Governance for purpose: Bridging Management and Law for a Responsible Corporation (co-sponsored B4S &amp; CoGo)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To engage corporations in systemic change to build desirable futures, the notion of purpose has spread in the managerial discourse, both to engage stakeholders and foster responsible innovation. But for purpose to be credible and support genuine corporate accountability over time, specific institutional conditions such as dedicated governance structures, and new legal frameworks are required.<\/p>\n<p>We invite contributions that further our understanding of responsible corporations from various angles, including theoretical or comparative approaches to sustainable corporate governance; institutional developments in finance, innovative reporting regimes or fiduciary duties, and new legal forms of corporations, such as purpose-driven corporations or steward ownership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10: Reducing inequalities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Levillain, MINES Paris, PSL University &#8211; kevin.levillain@mines-paristech.fr<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/st01_01_st02_01-governance-for-purpose_-bridging-management-and-law-for-a-responsible-corporation-co-sponsored-b4s-cogo\/'>ST01_01_ST02_01 - Governance for purpose_ Bridging Management and Law for a Responsible Corporation (co-sponsored B4S & CoGo)<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/st01_01_st02_01-governance-for-purpose_-bridging-management-and-law-for-a-responsible-corporation-co-sponsored-b4s-cogo\/?wpdmdl=6355&refresh=69e48968aa7251776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>ST02_02 &#8211; Corporate Governance and Executive Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Top management teams (TMTs) are among the most influential actors at the firm and society level. However, their influence on firm behavior and firm outcomes continues to be subject to much debate. Despite the large amount of existing research, results are mixed or inconclusive. In this context, understanding the role of individual executives (CEOs), TMTs and micro-dynamics within several interfaces of executives (e.g., board-TMT, CEO-TMT, CEO-Chair, LID-CEO) presents an important and growing avenue for research. This topic seeks to (a) understand what makes TMTs effective; (b) examine the relationships between board, TMT, CEOs, and other executive&#8217; influence on firm-level outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10: Reducing inequalities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Esha \u00a0Mendiratta, Vlerick Business School &#8211; esha.mendiratta@gmail.com<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/st02_02-corporate-governance-and-executive-leadership\/'>ST02_02 - Corporate Governance and Executive Leadership<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/st02_02-corporate-governance-and-executive-leadership\/?wpdmdl=6361&refresh=69e48968ae46e1776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>ST02_03 &#8211; Corporate Governance and Diversity <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diversity has shifted from aspiration to expectation worldwide. Stakeholders\u2014employees, investors, customers, and regulators\u2014are pressing for inclusive leadership that goes beyond counting women on boards. Building on the momentum of movements for safety and equity and the rise of data-driven accountability, firms are rethinking who leads and how decisions are made. We posit that gender-diverse boards can act as a catalyst for wider forms of diversity across the organization, creating the conditions for innovative, \u2018out-of-the-box\u2019 solutions to emerging competitive and organizational challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being for people; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 10: Reducing inequalities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Sara De Masi, University of Florence &#8211; sara.demasi@unifi.it<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/st02_03-corporate-governance-and-diversity\/'>ST02_03 - Corporate Governance and Diversity<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/st02_03-corporate-governance-and-diversity\/?wpdmdl=6362&refresh=69e48968b24431776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-asigh-9a42dd64333a4c45c652666f3e8f03ed\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-asigh-9a42dd64333a4c45c652666f3e8f03ed{\nmargin:50px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-asigh-9a42dd64333a4c45c652666f3e8f03ed .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-asigh-9a42dd64333a4c45c652666f3e8f03ed .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-asigh-9a42dd64333a4c45c652666f3e8f03ed av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SIG TRACKS<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-gyjih-96a91fa0ad14608c86096fc99d71404f\">\n#top .flex_column.av-gyjih-96a91fa0ad14608c86096fc99d71404f{\nmargin-top:40px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-gyjih-96a91fa0ad14608c86096fc99d71404f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-gyjih-96a91fa0ad14608c86096fc99d71404f{\nmargin-top:40px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-gyjih-96a91fa0ad14608c86096fc99d71404f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-6tunl-36eb971eb8f69cf0f933984e2b2fe7d4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>T02_04 &#8211; Securing talent for uncertain times:\u00a0 diversity, governance and global challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Board diversity remains a pivotal and evolving theme in corporate governance research, with far-reaching implications for organizational effectiveness, ethical leadership, and societal outcomes. This track invites theoretically grounded and methodologically rigorous contributions that explore the complex dimensions of board diversity, spanning demographics, cognitive approaches, professional backgrounds, and social identities. We particularly encourage work that connects board diversity to urgent global challenges such as corporate misconduct, greenwashing, political entrenchment, geopolitical tensions, and rising populism. By critically engaging with these issues, this track aims to enhance the relevance and analytical depth of diversity research amid increasing skepticism and resistance to inclusion initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 5: Gender equality<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sara De Masi, sara.demasi@unifi.it<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_04-securing-talent-for-uncertain-times-diversity-governance-and-global-challenges\/'>T02_04 - Securing talent for uncertain times:  diversity, governance and global challenges<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_04-securing-talent-for-uncertain-times-diversity-governance-and-global-challenges\/?wpdmdl=6540&refresh=69e48968b6b1d1776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>T02_05 &#8211; Internal &amp; External Mechanisms of Corporate Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The focus in this track is on cutting-edge research concerning all aspects of internal and external governance that can influence the effective and responsible management of companies. Illustrative internal governance foci include the composition and dynamics of board of directors, impact of ownership structures on executive conduct, internal controls to promote accurate financial reporting and promote compliance, management of risk, and executive compensation. Illustrative external governance foci include market forces and the threat of hostile takeovers, oversight through the regulatory environment, and the impact of stakeholder expectations, credit rating agencies, securities analysts, and the media.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 13: Climate action<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lisanne Veter, veter@ese.eur.nl<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_05-internal-external-mechanisms-of-corporate-governance\/'>T02_05 - Internal & External Mechanisms of Corporate Governance<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_05-internal-external-mechanisms-of-corporate-governance\/?wpdmdl=6542&refresh=69e48968ba83e1776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>T02_06 &#8211; Startup Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Startups have become central to economic innovation and growth, yet governance research remains largely focused on large, established firms. This topic explores how entrepreneurial ventures govern amidst uncertainty, rapid scaling, and evolving stakeholder pressures. We invite contributions that challenge traditional models and examine alternative mechanisms such as advisory boards, accelerator oversight, investor relations, and founder-led decision-making. How do governance roles adapt in high-growth contexts? What theories best explain board dynamics in early-stage firms? Join us in shaping a forward-looking research agenda that bridges entrepreneurship, strategy, and governance to reflect the realities of today&#8217;s dynamic venture landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eythor Ivar Jonsson, eythor@akademias.is<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_06-startup-governance\/'>T02_06 - Startup Governance<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_06-startup-governance\/?wpdmdl=6543&refresh=69e48968be00c1776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>T02_07 &#8211; Corporate Governance in Today\u2019s Business Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Corporate governance is being reshaped by activist investors, polarized stakeholders, digital complex disruption and global AI, creating new risks and opportunities. Coupled with mounting sustainability imperatives, these forces push firms to move beyond shareholder primacy toward stakeholder-inclusive, purpose-driven business models. This track invites research on how formal and informal governance structures evolve to embed environmental and social goals, manage AI-related and geopolitical risks, and align short-term performance with long-term value creation. We welcome studies on a variety of topics (e.g., ESG, AI, sustainability) that foster sustainable value, ethical resilience and effective oversight in turbulent times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fabian Ahrens, f.k.ahrens@tum.de<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_07-corporate-governance-in-todays-business-environment\/'>T02_07 - Corporate Governance in Today\u2019s Business Environment<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t02_07-corporate-governance-in-todays-business-environment\/?wpdmdl=6546&refresh=69e48968c0d881776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>T02_08 \/ T13_11 &#8211; Purpose-Driven Strategies, Transformation, Corporate Governance, and Resilience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Purpose is recognized as a driver of competitive advantage, stakeholder engagement, and corporate resilience. Growth often stems from purpose-driven companies, with purpose emerging from internal factors like leadership ambition or external forces such as regulation, uncertainty, or stakeholder pressure. This evolving topic invites exploration from multiple angles, including strategic leadership, transformation processes, stakeholder legitimacy, and organizational structures. It applies across diverse organizational types and industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being for people; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10: Reducing inequalities; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals;None of the above<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Albena Bj\u00f6rck, bjoe@zhaw.ch<\/p>\n<div class='w3eden'><!-- WPDM Link Template: Default Template -->\n\n<div class=\"link-template-default card mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div class=\"media\">\n            <div class=\"mr-3 img-48\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpdm_icon\" alt=\"Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-manager\/assets\/file-type-icons\/pdf.svg\" \/><\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"package-title\"><a href='https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t13_11-purpose-driven-strategies-transformation-corporate-governance-and-resilience\/'>T02_08 \/ T13_11 - Purpose-Driven Strategies, Transformation, Corporate Governance, and Resilience<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text-muted text-small\"><i class=\"fas fa-copy\"><\/i> 1 file(s) <i class=\"fas fa-hdd ml-3\"><\/i> 189.16 KB<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ml-3\">\n                <a class='wpdm-download-link download-on-click btn btn-primary ' rel='nofollow' href='#' data-downloadurl=\"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/download\/t13_11-purpose-driven-strategies-transformation-corporate-governance-and-resilience\/?wpdmdl=6635&refresh=69e48968c3aa81776585064\">Download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-449","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=449"}],"version-history":[{"count":70,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6847,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/449\/revisions\/6847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}