New Ideas in Management, Economics, and Accounting Conference – A Brief History

Since its inception, this conference series has been a vital global platform for sharing high-quality, peer-reviewed research, emphasizing innovation, accessibility, and open access in the business disciplines.

The IMEACONF journey tracks the evolution of global financial and management challenges—from foundational accounting standards to the latest in FinTech, sustainability (ESG), and digital transformation.

History

The Legacy of IMEACONF – Driving Innovation in Business and Finance

14th Edition - Milan, February 2025

Sustainable Business, Risk Management, and Digital Transformation

The 14th edition focused on the future landscape of finance and management, tries to show its dedication to sustainable and technology-driven solutions through key themes including 

  • Green Economy Initiatives
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Application of Fintech
  • Resilient Digital Supply Chains

13th Edition - Rome, May 2024

Monetary Policy, Behavioral Finance, and Human Capital Management

The Rome conference focused on bringing together a global community of scholars to explore deep financial and management issues, including:

  • Capital Structure
  • Digital Marketing Trends
  • Fintech Adoption Rates
  • Gender Inequality in the Labor Market

12th Edition - Berlin, August 2023

Corporate Governance, ESG, and Market Innovation

Based on the findings and results of previous editions. Underlining the need for robust economic planning and stability, the 12th conference addressed

  • Sustainable Practices (ESG)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • The Economic Impact of Cryptocurrency

11th Edition - Barcelona, February 2023

Global Economic Resilience and Digital Finance

The Barcelona conference assembled a worldwide network of scholars to broaden understanding across the disciplines by using the achievements of prior editions. The 11th edition emphasized maintaining stability amid uncertainty and tackled:

  • Supply Chain Risk
  • Climate Change Economics
  • Digital Currency
  • SME Financing

10th Edition - Oslo, June 2022

Post-Pandemic Recovery and Digital Marketing Strategies

The Oslo conference focused on bringing together a global community of scholars to advance the understanding of the fields by building on previous editions’ successes. The 10th edition concentrated on economic recovery and new operational models, including studies on:

  • Financial Stability
  • Blockchain in Accounting
  • Measures Against Tax Evasion
  • Changes in Tourism Behavior

9th Edition - Vienna, October 2021

Economic Policy, Sustainability, and Financial Performance

The Vienna conference focused on bringing together a global community of scholars to advance the understanding of management, economics, and accounting especially centered on long-term value creation through:

  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Integration of ESG Metrics
  • New Forms of Finance Like Cryptocurrency

8th Edition - Budapest, March 2021

Pandemic Impact, Digitalization, and Organizational Change

The 8th edition tackled the immediate and long-term effects of global disruption due to natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID19, with research covering:

  • E-commerce Adoption
  • Remote Work Challenges
  • Human Resource Management (HRM)

7th Edition - Rome, February 2020

Behavioral Economics, Corporate Governance, and Investment Strategies

Held in Rome, this conference continued to attract a wide array of academics and researchers from around the world. It focused on the human and structural elements of finance, covering:

  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Brand Equity
  • Banking Efficiency
  • Ethical Marketing

6th Edition - Paris, April 2019

Financial Reporting, Market Dynamics, and Public Policy

This edition returned to the financial hub of Paris from 19 to 21 April 2019, and addressed the backbone of international business. It also reinforced the conference's role as a space for intellectual growth and professional development with papers on

  • IFRS Compliance
  • Stock Market Volatility
  • Corporate Tax
  • Labor Market Analysis

5th Edition - Paris, November 2018

Accounting Standards, Consumer Behavior, and Financial Risk

The 5th conference continued the tradition of academic curiosity and kept the conversation formed in the first four editions going, gathering a diverse group of international scholars from around the globe to discuss pressing topics in management, economics and accounting. The main themes included works such as:

  • IFRS Impact
  • Bank Performance
  • Pricing Strategies

1st Through 4th Editions

The Foundational Years: Establishing the Platform

This foundational phase established the core mission of IMEACONF which has been to provide a critical platform for rigorous academic exchange and the sharing of new ideas across management, economics, and accounting. Early conferences focused on defining the initial frameworks, including

  • Foundational Economic Models
  • Emerging Management Practices and Financial Innovation
  • Adaptation of Accounting Standards to Global Markets

This crucial phase set the high standards for peer review and interdisciplinary dialogue that continue to define the conference.

The Positive and Constructive Outcome: Advancing Global Business Knowledge

Each edition has successfully facilitated international networking, leading to numerous joint research projects, co-authored publications, and the continuous expansion of a dedicated global community of scholars. This is where high-quality research from over 50 countries transforms into real-world, actionable insights, cementing IMEACONF's role as a leader in business research.