International Conference on Business Excellence

International Conference on Business Excellence2024-02-07T16:52:09+00:00

The 18th International Conference on Business Excellence
Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future

21-23 March 2024, Bucharest, Romania

 “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

Business excellence is about achieving superior business results in relation to the competitors by means of developing and strengthening the management systems and processes of an organization; it is targeted at improving performance and delivering value for all the stakeholders, in a three-dimensional space characterized by uncertainty, complexity and dynamism.

The first goal of this international conference is to reunite specialists from the triple-helix fields: university and research, consultancy and business, and policy making pursuant to optimizing the business added value by providing a stimulating environment for knowledge and knowhow business excellence transfers and alliance formation.

The second goal of this international conference relates to bridging the Romanian business environment with the international business environment by ensuring a better understanding of new challenges, opportunities and threats generated by globalization and competition in general and in fields like energy, social entrepreneurship and others.

The third goal is to place in this newly emergent context the architecture of the business administration higher education by championing new and challenging programs meant to equip the students for a more aggressive competitive business ecosystem.

The main topics of the conference are focused on but not limited to the following sections:

Publication Opportunities:

The conference is organized by Society for Business Excellence and Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages on the 21-23 of March 2024 at The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages (FABIZ) in partnership with the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Economics (EAM) and the Faculty of International Economic Relations (REI). 

The papers accepted at ICBE 2024 will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to author registration, payment, and presentation. The papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings volume under the German Publishing House De Gruyter and they will be indexed in EBSCO, Proquest, ExLibris, OCLC, Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, CELDES, CNPIE, Naviga, and will be submitted to Thomson Reuters ISI Web of Science (WOS) Conference Proceedings Citation Index (https://content.sciendo.com/view/journals/picbe/picbe-overview.xml

The last 7 editions of the Proceedings of the ICBE volumes have been indexed in ISI Web of Science.

Submitted papers will be also considered for publishing under Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, series indexed by Scopus and ISI. Here you can access the last the edition published following ICBE2022:  https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-19886-1  

In addition, the best three Papers (Best paper Award Management&Marketing) will be published in the international journal Management & Marketing. Challenges for the Knowledge Society by De Gruyter Open, indexed in Web of Science- Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Proquest, Cabell’s Directory and more than 20 other international databases (www.degruyter.com/view/j/mmcks).

Submitted papers will also be considered for publication in the Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1911-8074). JRFM is ranked B in the 2022 ABDC Journal Quality List and indexed by a number of databases, including Scopus (CiteScore = 2.8), EconBiz/ECONIS, EconLit, EconPapers (RePEc), etc. JRFM is now #10 on the list based on the citation index (H5) for finance. In addition, two best paper awards (300 CHF each) will be published in the conference’s special issue “Smart Solutions for Sustainable Economics and Finance” of JRFM

Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Financial Studies (ISSN: 2559-1347). JFS has been published by the Institute of Financial Studies since 2016. In its pages, works by professional practitioners, but also by authors from the scientific and university world in the country and abroad, as well as young researchers, will be published, concerning issues in the financial field such as: insurance-reinsurance, capital market, private pensions but also in other fields such as the academic field, the business field etc. The journal is indexed in DOAJ, RePEc, CEEOL, ERIHPLUS and Google Scholar (https://revista.isfin.ro/en/).

Submission Details

Submission of full paper due for review February 25th 2024
Notification of paper acceptance (incl. requests for changes) March 1st 2024
Final paper due (with changes implemented) March 15th 2024
Final Author registration date March 15th 2024

Registration and payment*

EARLY BIRD – by December 1st 2023
Academics 220 euro 1100 lei
Student (Ph.D. or Post-doc) 175 euro 875 lei
REGULAR – by March 1st 2024
Academics 300 euro 1500 lei
Student (Ph.D. or Post-doc) 250 euro 1250 lei
LATE – by March 20th 2024
Academics 400 euro 2000 lei
Student (Ph.D. or Post-doc) 350 euro 1750 lei
  • SUPPLEMENTARY PAPER = 150 euro / 750 lei
  • The conference fee includes one conference attendance, publication, conference folder and acces to the online events during the conference.

*Please be aware that a late payment involves the possibility not to be present in the printed version of the materials (agenda, booklet).

ICBE Conference Founders

Constantin BRĂTIANU, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Nicolae Al. POP, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Honorary President

Nicolae ISTUDOR, Rector of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Conference President

Alina Mihaela DIMA, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Conference Honorary Chair

Constantin BRĂTIANU, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Academic Coordinator

Tănase STAMULE, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Conference Director

Mihail BUŞU, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Editor in Chief

Carmen PĂUNESCU, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

International Relations Manager

Anca BOGDAN, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

PR Manager

Georgiana Oana STĂNILĂ, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Financial Manager

Sorin ANAGNOSTE, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Oana POPOVICI, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

Roxana PĂTĂRLĂGEANU, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

NAME INSTITUTION COUNTRY
Andrzej Marjański University of Social Sciences Poland
Anikó Csepregi University of Pannonia Hungary
Constantin Bratianu  The Bucharest University of Economic Studies Romania
Cristian Badarinza  National University of Singapore & Institute of Real Estate Studies U.S.A.
Daniel Glaser-Segura Texas A&M University-San Antonio U.S.A.
Emil Papazov University of National and World Economy Bulgaria
Fabrizio D’Ascenzo University of Sapienza Rome Italy
Marco Savastano University of Sapienza Rome Italy
Flory Anette Dieck Assad  Tecnológico de Monterrey Mexico
Francesco Bellini University of Sapienza Rome Italy
Gamze Karayaz Isik University Turkey
Gene Epstein City University of New York U.S.A.
George Darie University of Politehnica of Bucharest Romania
Giuseppe Gramigna U.S. Small Business Administration U.S.A.
Ivan Mihajlovic  Management Department of Technical faculty in BorUniversity of Belgrade Serbia
Jay Mitra University of Essex UK
Justyna Matysiewicz University of Economics in Katowice Poland
Kim Tokarski University of Applied Studies Switzerland
Łukasz Sułkowski University of Social Sciences Poland
Lyudmila Mihaylova University of Rousse “Angel Kanchev” Bulgaria
Marius Profiroiu The Bucharest University of Economic Studies Romania
Adriana AnaMaria Davidescu The Bucharest University of Economic Studies Romania
Marius Stan Argonne National Laboratory & Chicago and Northwestern University U.S.A.
Michael Stoica University of Washburn U.S.A.
Nezameddin Faghih UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship

Editor-in-Chief Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research  (JGER)

Iran
Radu Dudău Energy Policy Group Romania
Robert Ferguson  Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University U.S.A.
Santanu Roy Institute of Management and Technology UAE
Sarah Sheard  Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University U.S.A.
Sergio Arzeni OECD, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Local Development France
Slawomir Smyczek University of Economics in Katowice Poland
Stefan Bratosin  Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3 France
Stephane Ganassali University of Savoie Mont Blanc France
Valeriu Binig  E&Y Romania
Walter E. Block Loyola University France
Wioletta Wereda  Warsaw Technical Military University & Siedlce University Poland
Ciprian Preda Institute for Economic Forecasting Romania
Alin Marius Andieș Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi Romania

Alexeis Garcia Perez

Professor Alexeis Garcia Perez is a distinguished academic in the field of Digital Business and Society, currently serving as a Professor at Aston Business School, Aston University, one of the largest and most successful business schools in Europe. Prof Garcia Perez also hold prominent positions as a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Business in Society, Coventry University, UK, and as a Visiting Research Scholar at the Department of Communication, Culture & Technology at Georgetown University, USA. He brings to the 18th International Conference on Business Excellence invaluable insights into the evolving role of digital technology in business and society.

Prof Garcia Perez’s research is centred on exploring the intricate relationships between people and technology, with a special focus on the significance of technology in modern business practices: digital transformation, technology adoption, digital resilience and data-driven innovation.  His academic journey includes a solid foundation in Computer Science, later enriched by a PhD in Information Systems and Knowledge Management from Cranfield University, UK. This unique combination of technical and management expertise enables him to address the broader challenges of data, information, and knowledge management in both organisational and societal contexts.

Prof Garcia Perez is an active member of the executive committee of the International Association for Knowledge Management (IAKM) and co-editor of the Emerald book series “Working Practices for Knowledge Management”, contributing significantly to the global discourse on knowledge management.

Constantin Bratianu

Constantin Bratianu is Professor Emeritus of Strategic Management and Knowledge Management, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. He is founding editor of the international journals Management & Marketing, and Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy.  He delivered courses as a Visiting Professor in universities from USA, Japan, Egypt, Austria, Portugal, Poland, and Hungary. He is a full member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists. He is the President of the International Association for Knowledge Management  (IAKM), founded at Padua University, Italy. He published over 50 books and book chapters and over 250 papers in international journals and Proceedings of international conferences. He is listed by Stanford University in the top 2% of most cited scientists in the world. His academic interests are: knowledge dynamics, knowledge management, intellectual capital, strategic thinking and strategic management.

Milestone Date
Submission of full paper due for review February 25th 2024
Notification of paper acceptance (incl. requests for changes) March 1st 2024
Final paper due (with changes implemented) March 15th 2024
Final Author registration date March 15th 2024
Due date for payment – regular prices March 1st 2024
Conference March 21st-23rd 2024

The 18th International Conference on Business Excellence
Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future

21-23 March 2024, Bucharest, Romania

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Registration and payment*

EARLY BIRD – by December 1st 2023
Academics 220 euro 1100 lei
Student (PhD or Post-doc) 175 euro 875 lei
REGULAR – By March 1st 2024
Academics 300 euro 1500 lei
Student (PhD or Post-doc) 250 euro 1250 lei
LATE – By March 20th 2024
Academics 400 euro 2000 lei
Student (PhD or Post-doc) 350 euro 1750 lei
Supplementary paper 150 euro 750 lei
  • The conference fee includes one conference attendance, publication, conference folder and acces to the online events during the conference.

*Please be aware that a late payment involves the possibility not to be present in the printed version of the materials (agenda, booklet).

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Day 1

Thursday, 21 March 2024

14:30-15:00 Registration of participants, Hall of Aula Magna, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies
15:00 – 15:30 Conference’s Opening, Aula Magna, Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Keynote speakers:

  • Alina Mihaela DIMA – Vice-Rector of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
  • Tănase STAMULE – Dean, Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages
  • Mihail BUȘU – Conference Director, Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages
15:30 – 17:00 Plenary Session, Aula Magna, Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Keynote speakers:

  • Constantin BRATIANU – Prof. univ. dr. dr. Emeritus – Bucharest University of Economic Studies
  • Alexeis GARCIA‐PEREZ – Prof. univ. dr. ‐ Aston University, Birmingham, UK
17:00 – 18:00 Reception (Hall of Aula Magna, Bucharest University of Economic Studies)

Day 2

Friday, 22 March 2024
PARALLEL SESSIONS,
FABIZ Building, Calea Griviței 2-2A

09:00-17:00 Conference’s Parallel Sessions
13:00-14:00 Lunch (Calea Grivitei, no 2‐2a)
19:00 – 23:00 Gala Dinner & Award ceremony, Radisson Blue Hotel Bucharest (Calea
Victoriei 63‐81, București 010065)

Day 3

Saturday, 23 March 2024

10:00 – 18:00 Networking trip, Vinalia Winery including lunch and transportation
10:00 Departure Piața Romană 6, București 01037
18:00 Return to Bucharest

Download the extended Conference Programme here:

Best Paper Award

Award of Management & Marketing. Challenges of the Knowledge Society

Business Excellence Awards

De Gruyter Conference proceedings indexed in various international databases (submitted to Web of Science)

  • Baidu Scholar

  • Cabell’s Directory

  • CNKI Scholar (China National Knowledge Infrastructure)

  • CNPIEC

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

  • EBSCO Discovery Service

  • EconBiz

  • Google Scholar

Management&Marketing. Challenges for Knowledge Society, indexed in 35 international databases

  • Clarivate Analytics – Emerging Sources Citation Index

  • Clarivate Analytics – Web of Science

  • Elsevier – SCOPUS

Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics indexed in various international databases

  • Clarivate Analytics – Web of Science

  • Elsevier – SCOPUS

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