EMI Annual Conference

REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE EMI CONFERENCE IS OPEN

The Emerging Markets Institute is proud to hold the EMI Conference 2024 on November 1, 2024, at Bloomberg Center Auditorium, Cornell Tech, New York City, under the theme “Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger“.

In this year’s conference, we delve into the landscape of emerging markets amidst a global economic flux. ‘Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger‘ offers a detailed exploration of how these dynamic economies are harnessing cutting-edge innovations and strategic transformations to redefine their paths to growth. From groundbreaking technological advancements to transformative economic policies, our conference and the EMI report provides a comprehensive analysis of the key drivers propelling emerging markets towards unprecedented resilience and prosperity. This conference is an essential event for investors, policymakers, and industry leaders seeking to understand the future trajectory of global economics and capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities within these economies. Join us in uncovering the stories of resilience, adaptation, and success that define today’s emerging markets.

On October 31, the Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition and the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition finals will take place at Tata Innovation Center, Room 327, Cornell Tech, New York City. The entry is free of charge and the winners will present at the EMI Conference on November 1. Register here.

 

Sponsors

Agenda (November 1)

Confirmed Speakers

Find out the EMI competitions

Annually, EMI holds within the EMI Conference the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition and the Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition.

  • Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition

The Corning Cornell Case Competition is a key event in the conference. It boosts collaboration among universities and strengthens Johnson’s ties with other academic institutions. Moreover, it speaks to EMI’s focus on international and inter-institutional collaboration. The total prize distributed by the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition totals $9,000 (all prizes subject to tax withholdings as required by IRS regulations). Find more information by clicking below or accessing case.emiconference.com.

  • Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition

This pitch competition is hosted by the Cornell Emerging Markets Institute and assisted by Cornell Big Red Ventures in the regional finalists’ selection. In 2021, Mark Mobius announced his generous sponsorship of the pitch competition as a learning opportunity for student entrepreneurs to improve their pitching skills. The competition distributes $15,000 in awards (all prizes subject to tax withholdings as required by IRS regulations), find more information by clicking below or accessing pitch.emiconference.com.

EMI Conference in Numbers

  • 500 Attendees at 2023 EMI Conference
  • 250 In person at Cornell Tech
  • 25 Countries represented from all regions
  • 26K EMI Reports’ visits since then

Past EMI Conferences

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"I participated in the organizing committee. I was able to learn about the end-to-end process, the guest speakers, topics in ESG and overall innovation in emerging markets."

Yashodhara Neerukonda, Cornell AMBA 2022, EMI Conference Committee member
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"The EMI conference was the highlight of our year, and engaging with impactful start-ups from different was inspiring - it challenged us to think about how we can bring positive, lasting impact in our own communities and countries."

Sharwari Pandit, MBA ‘23, EMI Fellow