Panels & Contacts

Panel: International Business

Chairs:
Luminița NICOLESCU, Ph.D, luminita.nicolescu@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Alina POPESCU, Ph.D., alina.popescu@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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This panel explores the interplay between innovation, resilience, and sustainability in shaping the future of European and international business. In the context of accelerating technological change, environmental pressures, and international uncertainty, firms are rethinking how they innovate, adapt, and create value. Innovation is no longer a standalone capability, but a dynamic process integrated into broader innovation management strategies and practices. At the same time, building resilience has become a key requirement for navigating international disruptions, from supply chain shocks to institutional volatility. Sustainability adds an additional layer of complexity, requiring firms to align innovation with long-term environmental and social objectives. Together, these three pillars are redefining the strategic priorities of international firms and requiring new approaches to knowledge management, capability development, and cross-border coordination.
Key general questions include:

– How do international firms integrate innovation, resilience, and sustainability into their international strategies and operations?

– How are international firms managing the twin transition – digital and green – while reconfiguring their innovation models to remain competitive, adaptive, and aligned with sustainability goals?

– How do international firms build and sustain resilience across diverse institutional, geopolitical, and supply chain environments without undermining strategic agility or long-term competitiveness?

– How do companies respond to environmental and societal challenges through sustainable and inclusive business models?

– In what ways are firms adapting to digital transformation while maintaining international competitiveness and responsible practices?

Panel: International Economics

Chairs:
Mihai Vladimir TOPAN, Ph.D, mihai.topan@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Irina Mădălina DOROFTEI, Ph.D, madalina.doroftei@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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Our panel welcomes a broad spectrum of approaches to the economic, political and social challenges that the world economy and the European subset of it are facing. In light of mounting geopolitical tensions, shifting trade dynamics, and institutional uncertainty, we seek fresh contributions across the full methodological and disciplinary areas: theoretical and applied, positive and normative, conceptual and historical, quantitative and qualitative, specialized and interdisciplinary, mainstream or heterodox etc. Our aim is to foster a dialogue grounded in the common general tradition of economic reflection and discourse, particularly the one considering the global economy as a form of international extended and intensive social cooperation enabled by the division of labor. We encourage papers from all perspectives, schools of thought or points of view, ranging from epistemology and methodology to the most practical aspects of economic policy or entrepreneurship, institutional design, or the political economy of integration. By embracing pluralism and intellectual rigor, this panel aims to advance our understanding of both European integration and globalization in times of turmoil.

Panel: International Finance

Chairs:
Alexandra Lavinia HOROBEȚ, Ph.D alexandra.horobet@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Birjees RAHAT, Ph.D., rahatb@excelia-group.com
Excelia Business School, CERIIM, La Rochelle
France

Ioana RADU, Ph.D., ioana.radu @rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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This panel explores the intersection of macroeconomic theory and practical policy responses aimed at enhancing financial resilience in an increasingly complex global environment. We welcome empirical and theoretical contributions that address current macroeconomic challenges, policy effectiveness, and financial system stability across diverse economies. The panel aims to foster dialogue on how macroeconomic tools and institutional frameworks can be adapted to build resilience against economic shocks, geopolitical risks, and structural transformations.

We particularly welcome papers in the following directions:

– Macroeconomic policy and crisis response: analysis of fiscal and monetary policy effectiveness in responding to recent economic crises (e.g., COVID-19, inflation shocks, energy price volatility).

– Financial stability and risk management: Studies on systemic risk, macroprudential regulation, and the resilience of banking and financial systems to global disruptions.

– Sustainability and long-term resilience: Research on the integration of sustainability, climate risk, and demographic shifts into macroeconomic modeling and financial sector planning.-

Forum Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE countries / Défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale

Dorel Mihai PARASCHIV, Ph.D.
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Maria GHEORGHE, Ph.D., maria.gheorghe@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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In a global context marked by geopolitical instability, economic pressures and the need to transition to sustainable practices, supply chains in Central and Eastern Europe are facing major challenges. The Supply Chain: Business & Academia, Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE Countries Forum aims to facilitate a constructive dialogue between academia and business, bringing together professors, researchers and representatives of companies in the field of logistics and supply chains.
The forum’s topic – Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE Countries – will be addressed through presentations, research, case studies and interactive sessions targeting digitalization, risk management, supply chain diversification, resilience and innovation in supply chain management, as well as effective collaboration between universities and the private sector.

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Dans un contexte mondial marqué par l’instabilité géopolitique, les pressions économiques et la nécessité d’une transition vers des pratiques durables, les chaînes d’approvisionnement d’Europe centrale et orientale sont confrontées à des défis majeurs. Le forum Chaîne d’approvisionnement : entreprises et universités, défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale vise à faciliter un dialogue constructif entre le monde universitaire et les entreprises, en réunissant professeurs, chercheurs et représentants d’entreprises du secteur de la logistique et des chaînes d’approvisionnement.
Le thème du forum – Les défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale – sera abordé à travers des présentations appliquées, des recherches, des études de cas et des sessions interactives ciblant la numérisation, la gestion des risques, la diversification de la chaîne, la résilience et l’innovation dans la gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, ainsi qu’une collaboration efficace entre les universités et le secteur privé.

Panel: International Business

Panel: International Economics

Panel: International Finance

Forum Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE countries / Défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale

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