PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN FAHD UNIVERSITY

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

International Conference GFII, 2024

In the times when the world is dealing with Challenges of Climate change, Economic and Financial Stabilities  

Green and Digital Finance and Investment Initiatives (GFII):

Diversifying Strategies in GCC and Beyond

Organized by

Department of Accounting & Finance, College of Business Administration,

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

December 2^nd & 3^rd, 2024

A Two-Day Conference

Green finance seeks to boost financial flows (including banking, microcredit, insurance, and investment) from the public, private, and non-profit sectors toward sustainable development goals. Better management of environmental and social risk is a critical component, as is capitalizing on possibilities that provide a reasonable rate of return, environmental benefit, and more accountability.

The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have been adopting multiple green initiatives and strategies aimed at boosting economies through diversification and lowering carbon emissions. These include initiatives to enhance the business environment, build infrastructure, expand financing for businesses, especially small and medium-sized firms (SMEs), and enhance educational outcomes, among other factors. These strategies decrease exposure to fluctuations in oil prices, increase employability, and lower the cost of financing for operating businesses. They also ensure economic and financial stability for these economies.

Conference Objective 

The conference aims to bring together academic researchers, educators, doctoral students and practitioners from various international institutions to focus on contemporary financial issues and research findings about Green Finance and Investment Initiatives (GFII). With a focus on diversification strategies in GCC and beyond. The role of emerging and developing economies engaged in transitioning towards low-carbon economies.  

The conference is structured around several thematically focused sessions and offers two options. Academicians, researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners are invited to submit full research articles in accounting, finance, strategy, and economics.

Submission Guidelines

A clear and detailed extended abstract includes the study's objective and expected contribution, an explanation of the theoretical framework and concepts used, the research design, empirical analysis and theoretical and practical implications. It should be written, easy to read, and organized into sections.

Extended Abstract submission deadline: August 31^st, 2024

Authors will be notified of the acceptance decision: September 15^th, 2024

Early-bird Registration closes: September 30^th, 2024

Registration deadline: October 15^th, 2024

Only completed papers qualify for any of the awards.

Submission Link:

• https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gfii2024

Registration Fee:

• Registered participants can attend all social functions, including the conference's gala dinner, reception, lunch, and coffee breaks.
  • Registration fee for PhD students                            USD 120
  • Registration fee for all others by September 30^th     USD 250
  • Registration fee for all others after October 15^th      USD 350

Fee Payment details

• Payments should be sent through bank transfer with the following details:
  • Account Holder Name: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
  • Account Number:         3278877719940
  • Bank Name:                 Riyad Bank
  • IBAN Number:             SA18 2000 0003 2788 7771 9940
  • Branch:                        Bin Khaldoun, Dammam KSA
  • BIC:                             RIBLSARI

Papers Development Status.

PhD Sessions (Full papers): PhD students with completed papers, including literature reviews and statistics or models, can email them to GFII2024@pmu.edu.sa. The GFII Conference will organize normal sessions only for PhD students (with national and international participation), promoting the opportunity to discuss their research and increase the network.

Doctoral Tutorial (Incomplete Papers).

The GFII Conference also organizes a tutorial for PhD students. We encourage PhD students to submit research proposals or preliminary drafts related to all areas of finance, economics, and accounting for one of their PhD essays. The Doctoral Tutorial will be chaired by a distinguished top Finance/Economics professor and leading academicians who will provide comments on the dissertation research.

Areas of Interest

The conference organizers welcome submissions in Green Finance, Investment, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Islamic Finance, Corporate Governance, FinTech and digitization.

The following research questions can help guide further exploration and understanding of the role and impact of green finance in promoting environmental sustainability and addressing climate change challenges:

• What are the key drivers and barriers to adopting green finance practices by businesses and investors?
• How can financial institutions effectively assess and measure the environmental impact of their investments?
• What are the most effective financial instruments and regulatory frameworks to promote green finance and sustainable investments?
• What risks and opportunities are associated with green financial products and services?
• How can green finance contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy and the achievement of climate change goals?
• What are green finance initiatives' social and economic implications, and how can they be effectively managed?
• How can green finance be integrated into mainstream financial systems and practices?
• What are the best practices for engaging and educating consumers and investors about green finance options?
• How can green finance contribute to developing renewable energy projects and other infrastructure investments?
• What are the long-term financial and economic benefits of investing in green technologies and practices?
• To what extent do recycling and waste management responsibilities depend on green finance? What financial and commercial opportunities exist for effective disposal of waste investment?

Committees

Patron

• Vice President of Academic Affairs – Dr. Faisal Alenezi

Conference Organizers

• Prof. Douglas Cumming, Florida Atlantic Business School, FAU, USA
• Prof. Sofia Johan, Florida Atlantic Business School, FAU, USA & UAV, Finland
• Prof. Asma Salman, VP of Research, American University in Emirates, UAE
• Dr. Sotirios Zygiaris, Dean, College of Business Administration, COBA, PMU, KSA
• Dr. Geeta Dupatti, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA
• Dr. Bassem E. Maamari, Chair, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA
• Dr. Mohammed Talha, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA

Advisory Committee - International

• Prof. Sabri Boubaker, EM Normandie Business School, France.
• Prof. Khaled Hussainey, Bangor University, UK.
• Prof. Sunil Kumar, South Asian International University, New Delhi, India.
• Dr. Aviral Tiwari, Economics and Econometrics, IIM-BG, India.
• Prof. Gerhard Schnyder, Director of Institute for International Management, Loughborough University, London, UK.
• Prof. Robert Faff, Bond University, Emeritus Prof. Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia
• Dr. Syed Mabruk Billah, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA

Scientific Committee

• Dr. Aso Abdullah, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Assim Abdul Razzaq, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Huson Joher, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. John Kuforiji, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Marim Alenezi, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Mohammed Boukhris, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Mohammed Talha, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Muazzem Mohammed, Operations Management & Supply Chain, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Shaili Vadera, Assoc. Chair, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Soha Khan, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Tariq Aziz, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Syed Mabruk Billah, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Dr. Zehra Aftab, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.
• Ms. Sireen Ahmed Tawfeek, Accounting & Finance, COBA, PMU, KSA.

Keynote Speakers

• Prof. Peter Szilagyi, EDHEC Business School, Roubaix, France.
• Prof. Hisham Farag, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK.

Publication Opportunities

In consultation with the Editors-in-Chief, authors of the best conference papers will be invited to submit their papers to fast track reviewing process for one of the following journals:

• Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (SCOPUS & ISI)
• Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment (SCOPUS & ISI)

Conference Program

Industrial & Social Time

Participants may like to explore the attractions and beautiful tourist places in Khobar and neighbouring provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to GFII2024@pmu.edu.sa