3rd International Corporate Governance Conference

Prof. Oliver Hart is a renowned economist and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his groundbreaking work in contract theory. A professor at Harvard University, Hart's research has significantly impacted our understanding of corporate governance. His work emphasizes the importance of designing contracts that align the interests of various stakeholders, particularly shareholders, to maximize overall welfare rather than solely focusing on profit maximization. Hart's insights have been instrumental in shaping modern corporate governance practices and policies

Prof. Alex Edmans is a professor of finance at London Business School and a leading authority on corporate governance and responsible business. His recent book, "Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit," challenges conventional thinking by advocating for a broader perspective on corporate success. Edmans argues that companies should focus on creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and society, in addition to generating profits. His research explores the link between corporate governance, social responsibility, and financial performance, providing valuable guidance for businesses seeking sustainable growth.

Prof. Sean Cao is the Director and Founding Faculty of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research and tenured Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, is also affiliated with Harvard Business School (D^3 Institute). His research is featured in media like Financial Times, CNBC, and Bloomberg, and honored with best paper awards, including from Review of Financial Studies. Dr. Cao champions AI's impact in finance and accounting, acknowledged by Deloitte's Initiative for AI and Learning (DIAL), SEC, and Japan's Central Bank. He promotes accessible learning on AI, fintech, and accounting through an AI textbook and short-term PhD seminars. Dr. Cao also contributes as a guest associate editor at Management Science and co-chaired conferences with the Review of Financial Studies (dual submission) on Fintech and Machine Learning. He promotes accessible learning on AI, fintech, and accounting through a free AI textbook for accounting/finance, short-term PhD seminars. and a tutorial blog site.

Prof. Necati Aydin is a professor of economics at Alfaisal University. He received his bachelor's degree in Public Finance, master's degree in International Economics, and two doctoral degrees, one in Education and the other in Economics. Prof. Aydin has conducted research on a variety of topics including local and state government budget analysis, economic impact studies, tourism, higher education, virtual education, information technology, and Medicaid. He has published theoretical and empirical papers on these matters. He presents his works through conferences and seminars at top universities around the world including Harvard and Cambridge. He is also the technical leader of a five-year project on the CG index. He has published in top academic journals including Journal of Business Ethics, International Journal of Social Economics, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, etc.