9th International Scientific Conference Contemporary Issues in Economics, Business and Management – EBM 2026
EBM 2026
Faculty of Economics University of Kragujevac, Serbia
Keynote Speakers
Learn more about the experts sharing their insights at EBM 2026
Prof. Dr. Viktorija Skvarciany
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), Lithuania
Prof. Dr. Viktorija Skvarciany is a professor of economics at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), Lithuania, and an internationally recognized researcher in the fields of sustainable economic development, quantitative decision-making methods, and behavioral economics.
She serves as Vice-Dean for Research at the Faculty of Business Management and is the Editor-in-Chief of the WoS-indexed journal Business, Management and Economics Engineering. Her research focuses on the application of quantitative methods in economic analysis, digital and circular economy, and sustainable development. She has published extensively in leading international journals, including Oeconomia Copernicana, European Journal of International Management, and Journal of Business Economics and Management, and actively participates in international research collaborations and conferences.
Quantitative methods in economic analysis
Digital and circular economy
Sustainable development
Prof. Dr. Jörn Kleinert
Karl‑Franzens‑Universität Graz, Austria
Prof. Dr. Jörn Kleinert is a professor of economics at Karl‑Franzens‑Universität Graz, Austria, focusing on international trade, globalization, European integration, and research on multinational companies and financial markets.
He studied Economics and Japanese Studies. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with international researchers and institutions, including co-authors from Paris, Milan, CEPR, and other European research centers. He has published in leading international journals, such as American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, Economic Policy, The World Economy, German Economic Review, and Review of World Economics, reflecting his contribution to the global academic community. He served as Head of the Institute of Economics at the University of Graz (2013–2019), demonstrating internationally recognized leadership in the academic context.
International trade
European Integration
Activities of multinational companies globalization
Conference Tracks
Submission Highlights
- Submit an abstract (minimum 200 words)
- Double-blind peer-review process
- Full paper submission
- Book of Abstracts & Conference processdings
- Presentation at the Conference
- Publication opportunites in partner journals*
* Authors of selected high-quality papers will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers for possible publication in journals:
- Special issue of Economic Horizons – a peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac https://horizonti.ekf.rs/en/
scientific-journal-econimics- horizons/ - Our Economy – a peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Slovenia https://journals.um.si/index.
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- Special issue of Economic Horizons – a peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac https://horizonti.ekf.rs/en/
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline:
15 september 2026 - Notification of Abstract Acceptence:
1 October 2026 - Early registration Deadline:
15 October 2026
- Full Paper Submission Deadline:
31 October 2026 - Notification of Paper Acceptence
15 November 2026