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09/15/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 EMC² Annual Conference!

On November 6, the Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets is bringing our Annual Conference to Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City for a full day of global perspectives, thought-provoking conversations, and connections.

This year’s theme: “The Emerging Markets Age: Growth in a Transforming World.”

We’re proud to be joined by our partner schools from around the world: Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), ESPM (Brazil), Ashesi University (Ghana), and Ashoka University (India).

📅 November 6, 2026
📍 Uris Auditorium, Weill Cornell Medicine
⏰ Registration deadline: October 23, EOD
Scan the QR code or click the registration link to reserve your spot https://cvent.me/X2Zd21.

We can’t wait to welcome you to NYC!

09/14/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The 2026 EMC² Annual Conference is coming to New York City!

This year, we’re exploring “The Emerging Markets Age: Growth in a Transforming World” and bringing together voices from across the globe for a day of conversations, ideas, and connections.

Proudly joined by our partner schools: Universidad de los Andes 🇨🇴 ESPM 🇧🇷 Ashesi University 🇬🇭 Ashoka University 🇮🇳

📅 November 6, 2026 📍 Weill Cornell Medicine | NYC ⏰ Register by October 23, EOD

Want to be in the room? 👀 Scan the QR code or hit the link to SIGN UP: https://cvent.me/X2Zd21

See you in NYC! 🗽

GlobalBusiness

09/10/2026

The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets (EMC²) is excited to welcome our returning second-year students and our new first-year students for another academic year!

EMC² brings together students, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders to explore emerging markets through global programs, competitions, events, and hands-on learning experiences.

This year, we invite students to:

🌎 Learn about global markets and opportunities
🤝 Connect with a diverse community
💡 Get involved in programs and initiatives that turn ideas into real-world impact

We look forward to another year of global perspectives, meaningful connections, and bolder solutions. Please visit our website for more information on joining us as a fellow and on our upcoming conference.

09/01/2026

🌍 BRICS at 25: From an Investment Idea to a Force Reshaping the Global Economy

Twenty-five years after the term “BRIC” was coined, the global economic landscape has changed dramatically. Join Cornell SC Johnson College of Business for a timely conversation exploring the evolution of BRICS+, its growing influence, and what its expansion means for the future of global business.

Hear from Lord Jim O’Neill, who coined the term BRIC, alongside Gemma Chengger Deng, Andrew Karolyi, and Lourdes Casanova.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 11 AM EDT

Learn how BRICS+ is shaping global trade, investment, development finance, and international governance, and explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for businesses and policymakers.

🔗 Register now: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overview/K090226/

08/31/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

Put yourself in the shoes of a global strategist. Take on a real-world business challenge, sharpen your problem-solving skills, collaborate with your peers, and showcase your ideas to business leaders at the 10th Annual EMC² Corning Case Competition.

🌎 Open to students globally
👥 Teams of 4–5 students
🏆 $10,000 in total prizes
🤝 Connect with judges + 400 conference attendees

A special thank you to our global partners, Universidad de los Andes Universidad de los Andes 🇨🇴, Ashoka University Ashoka University 🇮🇳, ESPM ESPM 🇧🇷, and Ashesi University Ashesi University 🇬🇭, for helping us bring this opportunity to students around the world.

🔗 Register TODAY: https://johnson.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey4bSsAWZg4Z

08/29/2026

⏰ 4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!

Looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself and your peers while strategizing around real-world global problems? The 10th Annual EMC² Corning Case Competition is for you. Registration closes August 31!

🌎 Open to students globally
👥 Teams of 4–5 students
🏆 $10,000 in total prizes
🤝 Connect with judges + 400 conference attendees

A special thank you to our global partners, Universidad de los Andes Universidad de los Andes 🇨🇴, Ashoka University Ashoka University 🇮🇳, ESPM ESPM 🇧🇷, and Ashesi University Ashesi University 🇬🇭, for helping us bring this opportunity to students around the world.

🔗 Register by August 31: https://johnson.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey4bSsAWZg4Z

08/26/2026

Don’t miss your chance to compete!

Registration for the 2026 EMC² Corning Case Competition closes August 31!

🌎 Open to students globally 👥 Teams of 4–5 students 🏆 $10,000 in total prizes 🤝 Connect with judges + 400 conference attendees

We’re proud to collaborate with Universidad de los Andes Universidad de los Andes 🇨🇴, Ashoka University Ashoka University 🇮🇳, ESPM ESPM 🇧🇷, and Ashesi University Ashesi University 🇬🇭 to bring this opportunity to students around the world.

Celebrating 10 years of the EMC² Case Competition, and we want your team to be part of it!

🔗 Register here: https://johnson.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey4bSsAWZg4Zzz8

08/23/2026

🎉 10 years of the EMC² Case Competition!

The 2026 EMC² Corning Case Competition is bringing together students from universities around the world to tackle real-world emerging market challenges. 🌍

👥 Teams of 4–5 students
🏆 $10,000 in total prizes
🌎 Global participation
🤝 Network with judges + 400 conference attendees
📅 Registration opens TODAY: August 21
📩 Case distributed: September 2
⏰ Submissions due: September 8

Think your team has what it takes? Apply now!

🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the registration link. https://johnson.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey4bSsAWZg4Zzz8

08/21/2026

🎉 The 2026 EMC² Corning Case Competition is here — celebrating its 10th anniversary!

MBA, Master’s, and undergraduate students from universities around the world are invited to form teams and tackle real-world emerging market challenges.

👥 Teams of 4–5 students 🏆 $10,000 in total prizes 🌎 Global participation 🤝 Network with judges + conference attendees

📅 Registration closes August 31 📩 Case distributed September 2 ⏰ Submissions due September 8

We’re proud to collaborate with our global academic partners:

🇨🇴 School of Management, Universidad de los Andes — Garcia, Stefanova Andonova Zuleta 🇮🇳 Ashoka University — Banerjee 🇧🇷 ESPM — Cahen, Moreira de Oliveira Domingues 🇬🇭 Ashesi University — Asante-Darko

Thank you to our partners for helping us bring this opportunity to students around the world!

🔗See the registration link (https://johnson.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey4bSsAWZg4Zzz8)

GlobalBusiness

08/15/2026

This past July 24th, we celebrated the completion of the EMC² summer research internship, a program where talented young minds immersed themselves in the world of emerging markets research, bringing fresh ideas, dedication, and a contagious enthusiasm for learning.
Over these past weeks, our summer interns worked hand-in-hand with our team, tackling real research challenges, developing analytical skills, and strengthening their critical thinking around emerging markets dynamics.
Thank you for your commitment, curiosity, and the valuable contributions you made to every project. The future of emerging markets research looks incredibly promising with minds like yours!
Programs like this reaffirm our commitment to training the next generation of researchers and building a bridge between academia and the world of emerging markets.
Congratulations, everyone! We’re confident this was just the beginning of great achievements in your careers. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Universidad de los Andes

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