10th Sustainable and Impact Investments International Conference (SIIIC 2027)

10th Sustainable and Impact Investments International Conference (SIIIC 2027) is a two-day international sustainable finance and impact investment conference taking place on 28–29 January 2027 at UNED Faculty of Education in Madrid, Spain. The 10th anniversary edition brings together international academics, policymakers, and practitioners to examine developments in sustainable finance, impact investing, ESG, nature finance, climate finance, and responsible investment. The conference is jointly organised by UNED, Universitat Jaume I, the Research Institute of University of Cantabria (SANFI), and Spainsif.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the conference is to advance research and dialogue on sustainable finance and impact investment, with a particular focus on how financial markets and capital

allocation can support sustainability and real-world impact. The 2027 edition welcomes research spanning sustainable finance, impact investing, sustainability reporting, nature finance, green legislation, and financing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Key Activities

The conference features academic paper presentations, keynote sessions, research discussions, networking, and opportunities for publication. Selected papers may be considered for fast-track review in relevant academic journals and the Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Impact Finance series. Outstanding research contributions will also be recognised through Best Paper Awards.

You’ll explore

• Impact investing and investment performance
• Climate finance, nature finance and biodiversity
• Sustainable finance and financial markets
• ESG measurement, ratings and accountability
• Sustainable finance regulation and EU policy
• Sustainable finance, AI and digital transformation

Speaker

• Helena Viñes - President, EU Sustainable Finance Platform

Significance

The conference is significant because it provides a dedicated international forum connecting academic research with sustainable finance practice and policy. Its 10th edition also marks a decade of the conference series, while its 2027 programme reflects the expanding scope of sustainable finance to include climate, nature, ESG data, digitalisation, regulation, and social impact.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect exposure to current sustainable finance research, emerging investment approaches, regulatory developments, and evidence on the effectiveness of sustainable capital allocation. The conference is designed to encourage research collaboration, knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and stronger links between academic findings and financial-market practice.