The Center for Emerging Markets organizes annual summits and symposia on timely topics relating to emerging markets, aimed principally at business executives and policymakers in the New England region. Speakers included CEOs and high-level executives of companies operating in, or from, emerging markets.

November 14, 2023

Africa Business Week was a hybrid event bringing together influential entrepreneurs, researchers, and talented youth from various industries across the continent. With a focus on sustainability, climate change, and AI, this event explored the latest trends and innovations driving the diverse African markets.

October 28, 2023

The Center for Emerging Markets held the second annual India Summit: India – The Next Startup Nation? on October 28, 2023, to explore India's vibrant startup ecosystem.

October 14, 2022

In partnership with the Consulate General of India of New York, the Center for Emerging Markets organized a high-level summit on India-U.S. partnership for innovation.

November 6, 2020

CEM Co-sponsored the conference on “Ten Years that Changed Emerging Markets,” organized by Cornell University's Emerging Markets Institute.

June 6, 2019

After more than a year of rocky US-China trade relations, how are global firms changing or adapting their China strategy? These questions and more were answered by the CEOs and CXOs of companies such as Li & Fung (Hong Kong), Hasbro, PCCW-Media Group (Hong Kong), PerkinElmer, Enright, Scott & Associates and others.

June 5, 2018

The Center for Emerging Markets welcomed Jimmy Weng, DMSB'07, Peter Goodson, Syed Jafry and other prominent guests at its 8th Annual Symposium to discuss how US companies can leverage Asia in their global strategies.


June 7, 2016

The Center for Emerging Markets welcomed Nariman Behravesh, Stephen Hayes and others at its 7th Annual Symposium to discuss effective strategies in the face of market volatility.

October 13, 2015

With the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, India has entered a new phase of optimism. The economy has been growing at approximately 7 percent p.y. and the government has launched several initiatives, such as the Make in India program, to promote growth and investment. What opportunities can businesses expect over the next 12 months?

June 2, 2015

The Center for Emerging Markets welcomed Jonathan Berman and other distinguished guests at its 6th Annual Symposium to discuss opportunities in non-BRIC emerging markets.


2013 – Emerging Markets: The New Realities
2012 – Winning in Emerging Markets
2011 – Managing Information and Risk in Emerging Markets
2010 – Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges
2009 – Capitalization on Emerging Market Opportunities