Conferences

Conference attendees sit and listen to a panel.

Our global business conferences bring together industry leaders, academics, and practitioners from across the world. These events provide our faculty with opportunities to stay current with the industries and to connect theory with practice. These events also enable our students to gain insights from experts who navigate the complexities of global business daily, and can provide students with the knowledge and connections they need to excel in the international marketplace.

Upcoming Conferences

Global Finance Conference logo32nd Annual Global Finance Conference
From June 23–25, 2025, we will host the 32nd Annual Global Finance Conference of the Global Finance Association at Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School. This conference brings together global finance scholars and professionals to share insights and research on key issues in international finance and capital markets.

MRS logoMRS International Risk Conference 2025
From July 24–26, 2025, we will host the Modern Risk Society (MRS) International Risk Conference at Suffolk University. This global academic conference welcomes submissions on all aspects of risks—including insurance and capital markets—and will conclude with a special AI and Climate Risk Forum at MIT on the afternoon of July 26.

Previously Hosted Conferences

Annual Academy of International Business US Northeastern (AIBNE) Conference 2024

Attendees listening to a panel of speakers at the annual AIBNE Conference, 2024

In 2024 we hosted the annual Academy of International Business US Northeastern (AIBNE) conference. This conference theme, “Global Connection and Artificial Intelligence,” focuses on exploring the dynamic interplay between AI and global connectivity and its implications for international business, society, and sustainability.

30th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Night

Speakers onstage at the 30th annual GBANE networking night

In 2024 we hosted the 30th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Night of the Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) where there were discussions on the geopolitical climate and its implications for international business.

29th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Night

Speakers onstage at the 29th annual GBANE networking night

In 2023 we hosted the 29th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Night of the Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) which featured presentations by six consul generals from the British, Canadian, German, French, and Japanese consulates in Boston.