Annual Conferences

In partnership with CEPS, ECMI is calling for a submission of research papers in the area of capital markets, competitiveness, attractiveness and open strategic autonomy. A committee of academics and international experts will select the best paper and award the author(s) a €5,000 prize and the opportunity to present the findings at the 2022 ECMI Annual Conference that will take place on 9 November 2022. This prestigious international event brings together policymakers, academics and industry representatives to take stock of recent developments in European capital markets and analyse their long-term implications.

The ECMI Annual Conference is a high-level event that each year brings together policymakers, industry representatives and academics to exchange views on recent developments in European Capital Markets and EU policies related to finance, analyze their implications and explore possible ways forward. 

As the EU is setting its priorities for the next five years, a rigorous assessment of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and a new

Well-functioning, deeper and highly integrated European capital markets are expected to play a greater role in providing alternative corporate funding and better investment opportunities. To this end, the Capital Markets Union (CMU) project should aim beyond the actions set for end-2019, towards a revamped strategy for EU-27. This year's annual conference will contribute to the public debate about the capacity of capital markets to enable long-term value creation in the real economy, namely supporting innovative companies and sustainable economic growth.