The 10th international scientific conference "New Challenges of Economic and Business Development – 2018: Productivity and Economic Growth" organized by the Faculty of Business, Management and Economics (University of Latvia) will take place in Riga (Latvia) between the 10th and 12th of May, 2018.
The main theme of the conference is productivity and economic growth. Productivity is one of the most important factors influencing development and competitiveness of companies and national economies providing the input for economic growth through effective allocation and use of resources. The objective of the conference is to provide a platform/opportunity for scholars, researchers and professionals from different disciplinary backgrounds to meet, exchange ideas and discuss challenges and prospects for economic and business development.
The conference sessions
- Contemporary Management and Business Innovations
- Business Competitiveness Enhancement
- Marketing and Brand Management
- Circular Economy for Smart Growth
- Financial Services, Accounting and Finance
- Industries and Productivity
- Labour Markets and Mobility of Labour
- Business and Economics Data Analysis
- Regional Development and Public Governance: Europe's Economic Future
- International Economics and Globalization
- Life Quality and Income Inequality
- Human Development and Efficiency
Conference organizing committee
Chair of the conference, Dr. Inna Romānova, Vice Dean for Research, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Dr. Gundars Bērziņš, Dean, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Dr. Andrejs Cekuls, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Dr. Jānis Priede, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Dr. Ramona Rupeika-Apoga, Professor, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Dr. Biruta Sloka, Professor, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Dr. Ērika Šumilo, Professor, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Evija Ansonska, Public Relations Manager, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Liene Bērziņa, Public Relations Specialist, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Sofija Kristele, Executive Director, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Kristīne Liepiņa, Dean Assistant, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia
Scientific Programme Committee
Chairperson, Dr. Inna Romānova, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Jean David Avenel, Professor, University Paris-Est Créteil (France)
Dr. Signe Bāliņa, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Anda Batraga, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Frank Bezzina, Associate Professor, University of Malta (Malta)
Dr. Gundars Bērziņš, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Andrejs Cekuls, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Rasa Daugeliene, Associate Professor, Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
Dr. Vida Davidavičiene, Professor, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania)
Dr. Andris Deniņš, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Džineta Dimante, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Tomasz Dorożyński, Assistant Professor, University of Lodz (Poland)
Dr. Nicolas Gavoille, Associate Professor, Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (Latvia)
Dr. Simon Grima, University of Malta (Malta)
Dr. Arto Haveri, Professor, Tampere University (Finland)
Dr. Mihails Hazans, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Henrijs Kaļķis, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Gundars Kaupins, Professor, Boise University (USA)
Dr. Jan Körnert, Professor, University of Greifswald (Germany)
Dr. habil. Natalija Kuznecova, Professor, Saint Petersburg State University (Russia)
Dr. Pierpaolo Marano, Associate Professor, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy)
Dr. Eda Merisalu, Professor, Estonian University of Life Sciences (Estonia)
Dr. Tatjana Muravska, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Shin’ya Nagasawa, Professor, Waseda University (Japan)
Dr. Josef Neuert, Professor, University of Salzburg (Austria)
Dr. Tiiu Paas, Professor, Tartu University (Estonia)
Dr. Gunnar Prause, Professor, Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)
Dr. Jānis Priede, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Alari Purju, Professor, Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)
Dr. Trond Randoy, Professor, University of Agder (Norway)
Dr. Jurgita Raudeliūnienė, Professor, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania)
Dr. Uldis Rozevskis, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Ramona Rupeika-Apoga, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Arild Sæther, Professor, Agder University (Norway)
Dr. Lilita Seimuškāne, Assistant Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Bruno S. Sergi, Professor, University of Messina (Italy), Harvard University (USA)
Dr. Biruta Sloka, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Irina Solovjova, Associate Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Baiba Šavriņa, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Ligita Šimanskiene, Professor, Klaipeda University (Lithuania)
Dr. habil. Inna Šteinbuka, Head, Representation of the European Commission in Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Ērika Šumilo, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr. Eleftherios Thalassinos, Professor, University of Piraeus (Greece)
Dr. Osman Titrek, Professor, Sakarya University (Turkey)
Dr. Inesa Vorončuka, Professor, University of Latvia (Latvia)
Dr.habil. Renata Walczak, Professor, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
Valdis Dombrovskis (Latvia)
Valdis Dombrovskis is the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Euro and Social Dialogue, also in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union. Prior to that, he served three consecutive terms as Prime Minister of Latvia, becoming the longest serving elected head of government in Latvia’s history. Before becoming European Commission Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis was elected for the second time as a Member of the European Parliament (first, 2004-2009) and Head of the Latvian Delegation in the EPP Group. He served as a Member of the Saeima (Parliament) of Latvia (March 2004 - June 2004; January 2014 - June 2014) and was Latvia’s Minister of Finance from 2002 to 2004. Prior to joining politics, he worked as a senior economist and Chief Economist at the Bank of Latvia (1998-2002). Together with Anders Aslund, he co-authored the book "How Latvia came through the financial crisis”, which was published in 2011.
Prof. Inna Šteinbuka (University of Latvia, Latvia)
Inna Šteinbuka is currently Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia. She started her career in the EC in 2005 when she was holding the position of Director for Economic and Regional Statistics at Eurostat. In 2009 Inna Šteinbuka became Director for Social and Information Society Statistics at Eurostat. From 2001 until 2005 she was Chair of the Latvian Public Utilities Commission in charge of regulation of electricity, gas and telecommunication markets as well as railway and postal services. From 1999 until 2001 she was Senior Advisor to Executive Director in the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC. From 1991 until 1999 Inna Šteinbuka was Director of Economic Analyses and Fiscal Policy Department in the Latvian Ministry of Finance and Advisor to Minister of Finance. Inna Šteinbuka is Professor of economics at the University of Latvia and full member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. She holds a PhD in Economics from St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance. Her research interests are competitiveness, productivity, tax, budget and fiscal policy.
Prof. Alan Barrell (United Kingdom)
Alan Barrell has worked in Health Care and Medical Research, as Chairman and Chief Executive of large multi-national companies and smaller technology start-ups. He teaches in Universities in United Kingdom, Europe, North America and Asia with Professorships in European and Chinese Universities. He has raised and managed a Venture Capital Fund and, is a Business Angel Investor and Trustee of charities. His current work is focussed heavily on the development of UK-China Trade and Relationships including cross-continental investment. Most recently appointed Chairman of a 3billion RMB Chinese Technology Venture Fund. Alan promotes the vision of "A World Without Borders".
Detailed Conference Programme PDF
Thursday, 10 May, 2018
10:00 - 16:00 The Research Workshop in Business and Finance (Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas blvd. 5, Room 322)
From 15:00 Registration (University of Latvia, Raiņa bulv. 19, The Small Hall)
16:00 – 18:00 Plenary session (University of Latvia, Raiņa bulv. 19, The Small Hall)
18:30 – 20:30 Welcome cocktail and networking (University’s of Latvia and Microsoft Innovation Centre, Rīga, Kalpaka Boulevard 4)
Friday, 11 May, 2018
From 08:30 Registration (University of Latvia, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas bulv. 5)
09:30 – 11:00 Parallel sessions – Part I (Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas bulv. 5)
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00 Parallel sessions – Part II (Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas bulv. 5)
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch (Cafeteria, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas bulv. 5)
14:00 – 15:30 Parallel sessions – Part III (Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas bulv. 5)
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 – 17:30 Parallel sessions – Part IV (Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas bulv. 5)
18:00 – 21:00 Reception on invitations (RESTAURANT 3, Kaleju street 3)
Saturday, 12 May, 2018
Field trip will start and end at Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Aspazijas blvd. 5.
Meeting time 10.00
10.30 Excursion around Latvian National Museum of Art (1 Janis Rozentāls Square, Riga)
Latvian National Museum of Art is the most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Reopened in May 2016, the building itself has been upgraded, modernized but its majestic beauty from a long-gone era - preserved. A modern and accessible infrastructure and environment for visitors is created with innovative services for public learning and recreation following the visitor’s needs and interests.
The National Art Museum’s new permanent exposition, marking the fully renovated building’s reopening, is a comprehensive expose on Latvian art in both the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on the various stylistic periods and the artists who were instrumental. Spanning two floors in the renovated main building,, complete information is presented that clearly shows the development of Latvian art, focusing on the various periods, those who made it all happen, the highlights of the time. More information here: http://lnmm.lv/en/lnma/
12.00 Lunch, Museum Restaurant
13.00 Brief walking excursion through Riga.