The 11th International Scientific Conference on Economics, Business, and Management (ICEBM 2025), hosted by the University of Economics – Varna, on September 25th and 26th, proved to be a critical platform for navigating the world's most pressing challenges. Under the theme, “Strategic Responses to Global Uncertainty: Rethinking Market, Governance and Innovation,” the conference successfully bridged scholarly research and cutting-edge business practice. The event was organized in partnership with the Union of Economics in Bulgaria and with the support of Oracle Academy.

Key Insights & High-Impact Discussions

Rector Prof. Dr. Evgeni Stanimirov, set the tone by underscoring the shift from predictable business cycles to a new reality demanding adaptability, continuous knowledge renewal, and a commitment to sustainability. He highlighted the growing and critical importance of artificial intelligence in both managerial and social contexts.

The event featured dynamic keynote presentations that sparked lively debate, including:

• “Structural Changes in the Global Economy: Innovations, Governance, and Pathways to Sustainable Growth” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kaloyan Kolev (UE–Varna).
• “Knowledge Management in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: New Paradigms for Entrepreneurship, Business and Economy” by Prof. Dr. Nevzat Yozel (Ankara University).

Participants also explored vital issues across diverse academic fields, from finance, management, and international business to transformative technologies and innovative approaches to education. The future of research was on display with a dedicated panel for doctoral students from Bulgaria and abroad.

Bridging Academia and Practice: The Best Business Practices Module

The specialized “Best Business Practices” module offered six high-value discussion panels focused on immediate business application. Experts from leading organizations like Oracle Academy, Google, Dobg, and EIT Food Hub shared their expertise on:

• Data-driven decision-making.
• The role of intelligent agents.
• The implementation of Artificial Intelligence in both education and business—a topic that generated particularly engaging debates and opened new avenues for future academic-industry collaboration.

Join the Global Conversation in 2026!

ICEBM 2025 solidified the University of Economics – Varna’s reputation as a leading academic center that effectively integrates scholarly potential and market needs. We create an environment for the exchange of ideas with long-term added value.

Mark your calendar! The next edition of the International Scientific Conference ICEBM will take place on September 24–25, 2026, at the University of Economics – Varna. We look forward to building on this success and welcoming you to a forward-thinking, impactful event!

Find out more about the conference on the official website: https://event.fourwaves.com/icebm2025/pages

29 сеп 2025