The 1st International Online Conference on Risks
The 1st International Online Conference on Risks
Part of the International Online Conference on Risks series
Event's Timezone: Central European Summer Time
8 March 2026
5 April 2026
1 July 2026
Financial Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Statistical Modelling, Insurance
The IOCR 2026 is Now OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration
Instructions for authors are available online.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
For any inquiries, please contact us at iocr2026@mdpi.com.
Welcome from the Chair
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming conference, organised by the MDPI journal Risks (ISSN: 2227-9091). This online conference will take place from July 6th to 7th, 2026, breaking down geographical barriers and enabling global participation.
At a time characterised by intensifying market volatility, rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes, and a proliferation of emerging threats—ranging from climate-related disruptions to cyber vulnerabilities—this conference aims to be a pivotal forum for interdisciplinary dialogue. In a world where risks intertwine and impact every aspect of business, society, and the global economy, the need for collaborative and innovative approaches to risk management has never been more pressing.
Our conference offers a prestigious international platform. Here, you will have the invaluable opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research discussions, exchange insights with renowned academics and experienced industry practitioners, and play an active role in shaping a resilient risk management framework for the future. This framework is not only essential for withstanding the current challenges but also for anticipating and adapting to future uncertainties.
The five curated topics of our conference serve as the cornerstones for bridging theoretical innovation with practical applications. By exploring these areas, we aim to develop collaborative strategies that will enable us to navigate the complex web of uncertainties ahead.
S1. Insurance;
S2. Actuarial Science;
S3. Financial Risk Management;
S4. Asset Pricing and Investment Strategies;
S5. Emerging Risks and Interdisciplinary Topics.
We are committed to ensuring inclusive participation in our conference. All interested attendees are invited to register free of charge for our online sessions, providing access to a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities, regardless of geographical location or financial constraints. Additionally, all submitted abstracts will undergo a rigorous review process by our esteemed scientific committee, ensuring the highest quality of research and discussions at the conference.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Risks journal for its unwavering support in promoting open access. Their support has been instrumental in making this conference a reality and in facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and ideas across the global academic and practitioner communities.
As we embark on this exciting journey of exploration and collaboration, we look forward to engaging in lively discussions, forging new partnerships, and collectively contributing to the advancement of risk management. We sincerely hope that your participation in this conference will be both fruitful and enlightening, and we wish you a rewarding and memorable experience.
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Steven Haberman
Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance, Bayes Business School, City George's, University of London, London, UK
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Session Chairs
Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance, Bayes Business School, City George's, University of London, London, UK
Steven Haberman is Professor of Actuarial Science at Bayes Business School, City St Georges, University of London. Between 2002 and 2015, he was Deputy Dean and then Dean of Bayes (formerly Cass). He graduated from Cambridge University with a first-class degree in Mathematics. He was a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and obtained a PhD and DSc in Actuarial Science from City University. He has taught a wide range of actuarial subjects at BSc and MSc levels and successfully supervised 33 doctoral students. He has given presentations at many national and international conferences and seminars at many universities. In 2018, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Haifa for his contributions to actuarial science. He has published over 180 refereed academic papers. His research work has covered a wide range of subjects in actuarial science and applied statistics, including the development and application of stochastic mortality models, with applications in annuities and pensions (including the widely-used Renshaw-Haberman model); analysing the cost of annuity guarantees (with particular application of the closure of Equitable Life in 2000); modelling defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans; and calculating compensation for loss of earnings, based on estimates of work life expectancy (these calculations underpin the Ogden Tables used by the UK courts). He has also co-authored 5 books. He was a Founding Editor of the "Journal of Pension Economics and Finance" from 2002 to 2015 and is currently Editor-in-Chief of "Risks”. He has been a member of the Council of the Institute of Actuaries and of the UK Financial Reporting Council's Board for Actuarial Standards. He is currently a member of Legal & General's Longevity Science Panel.
Registration
Instructions for Authors
IOCR2026 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
Important Deadline
1. Deadline for abstract submission: 8 March 2026
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 5 April 2026.
You will be notified of the acceptance of an oral/poster presentation in a separate email.
1. The abstract structure should include the introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of about 200–300 words in length.
2. All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear, publication-ready English with accurate grammar and spelling.
3. You may submit multiple abstracts. However, only one abstract will be selected for oral presentation.
4. The abstracts submitted to this conference must be original and novel, without prior publication in any journals or it will not be accepted to this conference.
Detailed Requirements:
1. The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract.
2. Please select only one presenter for each submission. If you would like to change the presenter after submission, please email us accordingly.
Note: We only accept live presentations.
- Size in pixel: 1080 width x 1536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 38,1 width x 54,2 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥16.
- Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3).
- You can use our free template to create your poster.
It is the author's responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Publication Opportunities
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the conference's Special Issue (to be updated), published in Risks (ISSN 2227-9091, Impact Factor 1.5), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. Please note, if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference report of the 1st International Online Conference on Risks in the Proceedings (ISSN: 2504-3900); if you wish to publish an extended proceeding paper (4-8 pages), please submit it to the same journal after the conference.
Authors are asked to disclose that it is a proceeding paper of the IOCR2026 conference paper in their cover letter. Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.
Manuscripts for the proceedings issue must be formatted as follows:
Title;
Full author names;
Affiliations (including full postal address) and authors' e-mail addresses;
Abstract;
Keywords;
Introduction;
Methods;
Results and Discussion;
Conclusions;
Acknowledgements;
References.
Please click HERE to submit your proceeding paper to the Proceedings.
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce that the conference will provide 4 awards including Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards.
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 4
The Best Oral Presentation Awards are given to the paper judged to make the most significant oral contribution to the conference.
The Best Poster Awards are given to the submission judged to make the most significant and interesting poster for the conference.
There will be four winners selected for these awards. The winner will receive a certificate and 200 CHF each.
Sponsors and Partners
For information regarding sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please click here.
Organizers
Media Partners
Conference Secretariat
Mr. Claude Zhang
Ms. Sylvie Shan
Email: iocr2026@mdpi.com
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
