About Conference

Join us at the International Conference on THE TRANSFORMATIVE ECONOMY, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, SPATIAL DISPARITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE, which will be held on October 8-10, 2024, in the historic city of Yerevan, Armenia and is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the faculty of Economics and Management YSU.

This conference, organized by the Yerevan State University (YSU), Faculty of Economics and Management in collaboration with Caucasus Association of Regional Science (CARS), Regional Science Policy & Practice (RSPP) and The Regional Science Academy (TRSA), serves as a collaborative exploration into the dynamic landscape of economics, social policies, and regional development, with a particular focus on THE TRANSFORMATIVE ECONOMY, digital technology, spatial disparities, and the pursuit of enhanced quality of life.

Aims and Scope

This International Conference on THE TRANSFORMATIVE ECONOMY provides a dynamic platform for the dissemination of innovative research findings, fostering collaboration between academia and professional practitioners from diverse institutions worldwide. By exploring the intersection of digital technology, spatial disparities, and the pursuit of enhanced quality of life, we aim to tackle contemporary socio-economic challenges and inspire actionable solutions through insightful dialogue and interdisciplinary exchange. The goal is to explore how the transformative power of digital technology can address spatial disparities and contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide.

Key Objectives

Exploration of novel concepts: Engage in vibrant discussions, exploring novel concepts, research advancements, and practical applications in economics and related fields, with a particular emphasis on understanding how digital technology can transform economies and societies, mitigate spatial disparities, and enhance quality of life.
Driving sustainable growth: Explore the crucial role of economies in driving sustainable growth while analyzing prevalent issues and challenges faced by countries across the world, especially in the context of digital transformation and to address spatial disparities and promote inclusive development.
Facilitating collaboration: Foster collaborative networks, bridging the gap between academia, professional practitioners, and (local) policymakers to address pressing global challenges effectively, with a focus on leveraging digital technology for inclusive development and enhancing the quality of life for all.

The working language of the conference is English.

Conference scientific programme can be downloaded HERE.

Keynote Speakers

Peter Nijkamp

(Open University of the Netherlands, Netherland)

Peter Nijkamp is a professor in regional and urban economics and in economic geography at the Open University of the Netherlands. In the past years he has focussed his research,

in particular on new quantitative methods for policy analysis. According to the RePec list he belongs to the top-30 of well-known economists worldwide.

Edward Ludwig Glaeser

(Harvard University, USA)

Edward Ludwig Glaeser is an American economist who is currently the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University,

where he is also the Chairman of the Department of Economics. He directs the Cities Research Programme at the International Growth Centre.

Christian Ketels

(Harvard Business School, USA)

Christian Ketels is a member of the Harvard Business School at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, where he leads Prof. Michael E. Porter’s research team. Dr. Ketels is President of TCI,

the global network of cluster practitioners, and serves on advisory boards to research institutions and government agencies in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Catherine Gall

(Sorbonne University, France)

Catherine Gall is the Executive Director of the Sorbonne based ETI Research Laboratory (Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation) created by Carlos Moreno. Catherine is also an experienced creative design thinker, business leader and entrepreneur,

as well as a member of the Responsible Leaders Network of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt.

Neil Reid

(The University of Toledo, USA)

Neil Reid, Ph.D. is a professor of geography in the Department of Geography and Planning at The University of Toledo. Dr. Reid previously served as executive director of the North American Regional Science Council (2013-2021),

He received the President’s Award for Excellence in Creative and Scholarly Activity (2021) from the University of Toledo․

Sasa Drezgic

(Rijeka University, Croatia)

Sasa Drezgic is the director of Centre for Local Economic Development, Assistant professor at the Department of Finance and Banking, University of Rijeka,

Faculty of Economics. Dr. Sasa Drezgic is a PhD Economist with extensive experience in the field of macroeconomics, particularly fiscal policy and local government finance issues. He as an extensive consulting experience in the field of macroeconomics,

local economic development, local government finance issues, public-private partnerships, EU fiscal rules (ESA 2010) etc.

Session speakers

Tomaz Ponce Dentinho

University of the Azores

Portugal

Karima Kourtit

Open University of the Netherlands

Netherlands

Gabriela Carmen Pascariu

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi

Romania

Abdul Shaban

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

India

Eduardo Amaral Haddad

University of Sao Paulo

Brasil

Carlos Roberto Azzoni

University of Sao Paulo

Brasil

Felix Arion

University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca

Romania

General Sessions

Global Economic Trends and Policy
Sustainable Development and Integration
Innovation and Data Analytics
Historical and Theoretical Perspectives
Financial Markets and Management
Labor, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience
Behavioral Economics and Decision Making

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Participation details and Registration

All congress sessions will be held in English, therefore all submissions must be only in English.

YSU, Faculty of Economics and Management

The training of economists at YSU started back in 1921. In 1934 a separate faculty was founded, which operated until 1975. 1975-1983 training of economists at YSU was interrupted due to the establishment of the Yerevan Institute of National Economy. After a break of about ten years, in 1984, the faculty was reopened at the university under the name "Economic Cybernetics", then in 1991, it was renamed the Faculty of Economics, and in 2014, the Faculty of Economics and Management.

Contacts

Dean: PhD in Economics,

Associate Professor Karlen Khachatryan

Address: 52A Abovyan street, Yerevan, 0025, RA

Tel.: (+374 60) 710 642, ext. (76-42)

E-mail: economics.conference@ysu.am