The Faculty of International Business and Economics at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies is organizing the 16th edition of the FoE International Conference on 23-24 October 2025. The event aims to bring together academics, researchers, experts from the business environment, and government representatives for presentations and debates on topics in the field of international business and economics, with a focus on the European Union.
The Conference is centered around the following themes, but not limited to them:
– The global economic system under pressure: global governance reform
– Challenges for EU governance and enlargement
– Global trade fragmentation and reshoring
– Energy crises and green transitions
– Strategies for building more inclusive and sustainable economic systems
– Sustainable finance regulations and their effectiveness
– Financial market volatility and debt crises
– Macroprudential policy tools and financial stability
– Health issues in economics
– Demographic transitions and their economic consequences
– Technological disruptions and innovation: impact on the world economy
We warmly invite academics and researchers to submit their papers by September 1st for the FoE International Conference 2025. Join us either in person or online. We look forward to your valuable contributions as both an author and an engaged participant!
Professor François FULCONIS
Avignon Université, FranceKeynote title: TBA
Professor Guido HÜLSMANN
Université d’Angers, FranceKeynote title: TBA
Professor Cristina NEESHAM
University of Melbourne, AustraliaKeynote title: TBA
Profile: to be provided soon
Professor Paulo Reis MOURÃO
University of Minho, PortugalKeynote title: “Trading-Off Between Social Policies and Energy Policies”
Professor Grigoris ZAROTIADIS
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), GreeceKeynote title: “From Unipolar Internationalism to Multipolar Nationalism: between Scylla and Charybdis?”
Supply Chain Forum: Business & Academia – „Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE Countries” / “Défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale”
This forum aims to become a benchmark in the dialogue between the business environment and academia, offering a concrete platform for relevant debates on current topics related to supply chains in Central and Eastern Europe, with the goal of identifying the most pressing challenges and effective solutions associated with modern supply chains.
The event will include:
- Thematic discussion with industry specialists and academic experts. If you want to participate in the debate, submit a paper here: https://confdesk.com/public/attend/FoE2025
- Interactive zones for student engagement, featuring exhibition booths from participating companies.
- Strategic networking opportunities and the chance to strengthen relationships with the next generation of professionals.
Forum Romania-Asia
This forum seeks to strengthen Romania’s presence in Asia and enhance its key bilateral economic relations with strategic partners across the region. It aims to foster meaningful dialogue, explore new opportunities for cooperation, and promote investment, trade, and innovation in priority sectors.
Other details to be announced soon.
Educators Forum in Teaching international business and economics
International business and economics academics and practitioners are invited to a special meeting focused on dynamic exchange of insights, fostering collaboration in teaching and research, and shaping innovative solutions for a more resilient and inclusive global economy.
Other details to be announced soon.
Chair: Professor Sanja Sever Mališ
Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, CroatiaKeynote title: „Elevating Standards: Best Practices in International Accreditation for Business Higher Education”
