International Conference on

Smart Beta and Factor-Based Investment (ICSBFBI-27)

27th – 28th Feb 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Smart Beta and Factor-Based Investment invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Investment Strategies encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Understanding smart beta strategies
02
Factor-based investing performance analysis
03
Risk factors in smart beta investments
04
Behavioral finance and factor investing
05
Innovations in factor-based strategies
06
Smart beta vs traditional investing
07
Portfolio construction with smart beta
08
Evaluating smart beta ETFs
09
Global trends in factor investing
10
Smart beta for retirement portfolios
11
Impact of market conditions on factors
12
Smart beta and risk-adjusted returns
13
Combining factors for optimal performance
14
Challenges in smart beta implementation
15
Regulatory considerations for smart beta
16
Smart beta in emerging markets
17
Institutional adoption of smart beta
18
Future of factor-based investing
19
Smart beta and ESG integration
20
Case studies in smart beta success
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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