Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming conference, organised by the MDPI journal Risks (ISSN: 2227-9091, Impact Factor 1.5). This online conference will take place from 6-7 July 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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Sessions

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: 5 April 2026.
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 10 May 2026.

Please note:
An abstract acceptance email only confirms that your abstract has been accepted. Oral or poster presentation invitations are determined separately by the conference chairs, and you will receive an additional email with the presentation result.

Posters should be designed to allow independent understanding of the research and clearly present the essential elements of the study.

Each poster should include:
- Title, authors, affiliations, and contact details (clearly displayed at the top);
- Brief introduction outlining the research objective;
- Concise methodology summary;
- Main results, supported by clear, well-labeled figures or tables where appropriate;
- Short conclusion summarizing key findings and their relevance.

Technical specifications:
Dimensions (cm): 84.1 × 118.9 (A0 - portrait)
Resolution:300 dpi
Pixel size (portrait, 300 dpi):9933 × 14043 px
Minimum font size:≥24

The poster template can be downloaded HERE. We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.

Note: The uploaded poster may be used as provided and serves as a reference. However, as long as the technical specifications are followed, scholars are welcome to use any poster template of their choice.

Any request concerning abstract or proceedings paper withdrawal should be communicated to the Conference Organizing Team as early as possible, preferably prior to final acceptance and confirmation of the conference program. Please note that once abstracts are published in the Conference Report or once Proceedings papers are published in the Proceedings journal and assigned a DOI, they become part of the permanent scholarly record and cannot be fully removed.

AI policy
The responsible use of generative AI tools in the preparation of abstracts, posters, and presentations is permitted; however, any such use must be clearly disclosed, specifying the tool employed and its role. Authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their work.

Potential Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the integrity, interpretation, or presentation of their work. Failure to provide accurate disclosures may result in the removal of the abstract from the conference program and associated publications.

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.

1. Copyright Ownership
In accordance with Swiss copyright law, you, as the author, are the original creator of your work and retain full copyright ownership of your submitted abstract.

2. License Grant
By submitting your abstract for publication on the Sciforum.net platform, you grant MDPI, the platform’s publisher, a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:
- Publish, reproduce, and distribute the abstract online.
- Make the abstract publicly available in connection with the conference.

3. Author’s Retained Rights
This license is non-exclusive. As you retain full copyright, you are free to:
- Reuse, republish, and build upon your work in any way.
- Develop the abstract into a full paper for submission to other journals or publications.
- Enter into subsequent agreements, including granting an exclusive license or transferring copyright to another publisher for a future version of the work.

4. Author’s Responsibility
You remain solely responsible for complying with the policies of any other journal or publisher to which you may submit a subsequent version of your work, particularly concerning prior publication rules. MDPI and Sciforum.net bear no responsibility for any conflicts arising from your future submissions.

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