61st PARIS International Conference on “Business, Finance & Management” (PBFM-26) July 20-22, 2026 Paris - France

PBFM-26


International Business Business, Economics & Management (General)



1. Core Business Foundations



These topics focus on the structural and legal existence of a company and its relationship with the market.





  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation: * Ideation and Lean Startup Methodology.





    • Business Model Canvas.




    • Venture Capital and Scaling.






  • Business Law & Ethics:





    • Corporate Governance.




    • Intellectual Property (IP) Law.




    • Contract Law and Regulatory Compliance.






  • International Business:





    • Globalization and Cross-Border Trade.




    • Supply Chain Logistics and Outsourcing.




    • Global Market Entry Strategies.







2. Finance & Accounting



Finance is the "language" of business, focusing on the management of money and assets.





  • Corporate Finance:





    • Capital Budgeting (NPV, IRR).




    • Cost of Capital and WACC.




    • Dividends and Share Repurchases.






  • Financial Accounting:





    • Financial Statement Analysis (Balance Sheets, P&L).




    • Auditing and Tax Compliance.




    • GAAP vs. IFRS Standards.






  • Investments & Markets:





    • Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management.




    • Derivatives and Risk Management.




    • Fixed Income and Equity Research.







3. Management & Organizational Behavior



This pillar focuses on the "human" element—how people work together to achieve goals.





  • Human Resource Management (HRM):





    • Talent Acquisition and Retention.




    • Performance Management Systems.




    • Compensation and Benefits.






  • Strategic Management:





    • Competitive Advantage (Porter’s Five Forces).




    • SWOT and PESTEL Analysis.




    • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).






  • Leadership & Organizational Development:





    • Change Management.




    • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation.




    • Corporate Culture and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).







4. Operations & Technology



The "engine room" of the business, focusing on efficiency and delivery.





  • Operations Management:





    • Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.




    • Quality Assurance (QA).




    • Inventory Management (JIT).






  • Information Technology & Data:





    • Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics.




    • Digital Transformation and AI Integration.




    • Cybersecurity for Business.







5. Marketing & Sales



The outward-facing topics that drive revenue and brand perception.





  • Strategic Marketing:





    • Market Segmentation and Targeting.




    • Brand Equity and Positioning.




    • Consumer Behavior Research.






  • Sales & Business Development:





    • CRM (Customer Relationship Management).




    • Sales Funnel Optimization.




    • B2B vs. B2C Sales Cycles.