The 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference for Students, Masters, and Postgraduates will take place. The theme of the conference is “Business Transformation: Challenges and Solutions”
In spring 2026, the traditional 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference bringing together undergraduate students, master’s students, and PhD candidates from universities in Russia, India, and Latin America will be held in an online or hybrid format. Conference participants will have an opportunity to discuss economic and financial issues emerging in both the commercial and non-profit sectors, as well as challenges in management and logistics, including the complexities of applying artificial intelligence. The online participation format makes it possible to engage a wide audience of scholars and practitioners interested in contemporary economic challenges and their reconsideration in a new context.
As in previous years, all presenters will receive certificates of participation, and the best presentations will be recognized with awards (diplomas). Certificates and awards may be included in applicants’ portfolios when applying to master’s and PhD programmes.
The conference will feature keynote speakers delivering guest lectures:
- Oscar Salomon Castañeda Lozada (Economics Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla) with the lecture “The Influence of Inflation on Mexican Economic Growth and Interest Rates” (in eng.)
- Konstantin Kholodilin-Brailovsky (German Institute for Economic Research, DIW Berlin) with the lecture “How to Ruin a Good Idea: From the Sharing Economy to Profit Maximization - The Case of Airbnb”(in russ.)
- Roman Zakharenko (Affiliated Researcher atICEF) with the lecture “Theoretical and Empirical Economics of Mobility as a Service”
- Contemporary Issues and Trends in Theoretical Economics (mathematical methods and models, game theory, and applications)
- Empirical Analysis and Applied Economics (econometric analysis, big data analytics, empirical research)
- Creative Industries: Management and Consumer Behavior
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management under Uncertainty and Risk
- ESG Ratings: Challenges in Design and Use
- Russia and the Asia-Pacific Region: A New Stage of Economic Cooperation
- The Russian Market for Audit, Consulting, and Valuation
- Financial Institutions in the Modern Economy and Their Impact on Companies and Markets
- Innovative Financial Technologies in the Economy and Business
- Transformation of Business Models in Companies and Markets
- Modern Information Technologies for Enhancing Business Efficiency
- Research in Management
Based on the most interesting abstracts received and approved by experts, an additional thematic section may be formed. The working languages of the conference are Russian and English. There is no participation fee for the conference. Registration required.