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THE “FUTURE OF EUROPE” INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 17th Edition
– FOE 2026 –

Topic: “Global Entrepreneurship: Political Economy, Financial and International Business Perspectives”

22-23 OCTOBER 2026

FoE 2025 – Agenda

FoE 2026 – Call for papers

Book of Abstracts

The Faculty of International Business and Economics at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies is organizing the 17^th edition of the FoE International Conference on 22-23 October 2026. 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:

– Global value chains and entrepreneurial integration in international markets
– Cross-border capital flows and entrepreneurial finance
– Institutional environments and comparative entrepreneurship
– Geopolitical risk and international business strategy
– Industrial policy and international competitiveness
– Digital trade, platforms, and global market access
– Sustainable entrepreneurship and global economic transformation
– Emerging markets as hubs of international entrepreneurship
– Macroeconomic volatility and entrepreneurial decision-making in open economies
– Risk, uncertainty, and resilience in global ventures

We warmly invite academics and researchers to submit their papers by October 1^st for the FoE International Conference 2026. Join us either in person or online. We look forward to your valuable contributions as both an author and an engaged participant!

Associate Professor Carmen-Elena DOROBAT

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Keynote title: TBA

Profile

Carmen-Elena Dorobat is a PhD economist and Associate Professor in Strategic Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she also serves as Departmental Undergraduate and Postgraduate Lead. Her research covers strategic management, entrepreneurship, international trade, and institutional and political economy. Her scholarship has appeared in journals including the Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Institutional Economics, Cambridge Journal of Economics, Oxford Economic Papers, and the European Journal of the History of Economic Thought. She is co-founder of the Entrepreneurial Judgment Society, a global community of scholars and practitioners advancing the judgment-based approach to entrepreneurship. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), a Fellow of the Ludwig von Mises Institute (USA), and has received awards such as the O.P. Alford III Prize in Political Economy (2015, 2022) and the Gary G. Schlarbaum Prize for Excellence in Research and Teaching (2017).

Professor Mirza Nawazish ELAHI

Excelia Business School, France

Keynote title: TBA

Profile

Mirza Nawazish ELAHI obtained a Doctorate in Management Science, specialising in Finance, from the University of Paris Dauphine in 2010. He has more than 15 years of experience in consulting and teaching in Australia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and France. His areas of teaching and research focus on Financial Intermediation, Financial Valuation, Risk Management and Financial Statement Analysis. Dr Elahi regularly appears in renowned international media (CNBC, China Daily, Gulf News etc.) talking about international economic and financial issues. He is also the editor in chief of the Journal of Risk Finance, co-editor of Economic Research, associate editor of Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment, and guest editor of Energy Economics, Resources Policy, and Climate Change Economics.

Associate Professor Matthew MCCAFFREY

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Keynote title: TBA

Profile

Matthew McCaffrey is a PhD economist and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on economics, entrepreneurship, institutions, public policy, and the history of economic thought. He is the author or editor of five books, including The Invisible Hand in Virtual Worlds: The Economic Order of Video Games (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and Frank Fetter’s Development of Economic Theory from Adam Smith to John Stuart Mill (Mises Institute, 2026). His articles have been published in Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, European Management Review, History of Political Economy, and many other journals in management and social science. He is a fellow of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, co-founder of the Entrepreneurial Judgment Society, and an associate editor of the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics.

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”

The Forum brings together industry professionals, academics, and students to discuss current challenges and emerging solutions in supply chains across Central and Eastern Europe. The forum offers expert-led discussions, opportunities for research contributions, and valuable networking between business and academia.

Educators Forum in Teaching international business and economics

The Forum provides a platform for academics and practitioners to exchange ideas on teaching, research, and innovation in international business and economics. Participants will explore new approaches to education and strengthen collaboration in support of a more resilient and inclusive global economy.

Workshop on Developing Academic Writing

The Workshop continues as a dedicated event for PhD students and early-career researchers interested in current topics in economics and business research.

Organized in collaboration with the Laboratory on the Social Acceptability of Natural Resources’ Exploitation (LASERN) at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), Canada, the workshop provides participants with the opportunity to refine their research ideas, receive expert feedback, and engage in international academic dialogue. The workshop aims to support the development of high-quality research and academic writing skills in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

Applicants are invited to submit a scientific project proposal by October 1, 2026. Interested persons may obtain additional details from the EAI Doctoral School.

European Citizens Agora

We continue the collaboration with the European Institute of Romania and the EUROPE DIRECT Centre Bucharest through a dedicated debate on a topical European Union issue of particular relevance to students.

Designed to encourage dialogue and active participation, the event will provide students with the opportunity to engage with experts and discuss current European challenges and opportunities. The debate will be conducted in Romanian.

Deadlines

Paper Submission Information

Template – Model paper with Instructions for Authors

Conference fees – Copyright Statement

Publication opportunities

Panels & Contacts

Scientific Committee and Organizing Committee

Review Policy

Call for Reviewers – Guide for Reviewers

FoE Past Editions

Book of Abstracts – Past Editions

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