25 years of IASB: Past, present and future
The IASB has been responsible for developing high-quality international financial reporting standards since 2001. Over the past 25 years, the geopolitical landscape has changed, and the standard-setting process itself has evolved. Therefore in 2026, it is a good moment to reflect on the IASB’s achievements, challenges, and future direction. This symposium will offer a timely and comprehensive assessment of the IASB’s first 25 years while exploring its future role in global accounting.
We have assembled a distinguished panel to provide diverse perspectives: Kees Camfferman will examine the global reception of IFRS. Chris Nobes will evaluate the IASB’s contribution in terms of the content of the standards, reflecting on the extent to which IFRS improved the quality of reporting. Anne McGeachin (IASB Staff Member) and Florian Esterer (IASB Board Member) will discuss how the standard-setting process has developed over time and what lies ahead for the organization. In 2001, EFRAG was established as a key player in the endorsement process of IFRS for application in the EU. Saskia Slomp (EFRAG CEO) will reflect on the EU decision to adopt IFRS and on the development of the endorsement process.
Moderator
Christoph Pelger | University of Passau
Panellists
Kees Camfferman | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Florian Esterer | IASB Board Member
Anne McGeachin | IASB Staff Member
Chris Nobes | Royal Holloway, University of London
Saskia Slomp | EFRAG CEO
Schedule
Date | Time: Wednesday 27 May 2026 15:00 – 16:30
Location: RB 101 (Rajská Building)
