The conference serves as a forum to present a stage of debate and dissemination of case studies and research findings undertaken in the field of Finance, Banking, Economics, Business, Management and Marketing. The program is divided into 8 themed sessions that will be chaired by a panel of well-reputed jury members –coming from the World Bank, European Central Bank, multinational companies and leading academic institutes.

The conference aims to embrace under a common platform the knowledge and expertise of participants and to develop industrial-institutional linkages in promoting public trust in the different profession and professionals in the new millennium.

Conference highlights include representation of 25 countries, senior executives and leading academics, 5 awards for the best presentations, exhibition hall for 30 exhibitors, luxurious conference hall, gala dinner and concert for closing conference, and Athens city tour.

You can review the latest update on the conference programme, the juries' panel, the speakers and their topics.

Conference details:

Venue: Athens, Greece

Conference Date - January 19-20, 2008
Deadline for Submission of Papers - September 23, 2008
Author Notification - October 5, 2008
Deadline for Final Version of Papers - November 16, 2008
Deadline for Registration - November 9, 2005

Visit Athens: -

Athens is the birthplace of the famous Olympic Games and was also the host city for the 2004 Olympic Games. Winter in Athens in November is with highest temperatures of approximately 20-25 degrees Celsius. It is suitable to bring some light winter wear. The dress code for the conference is business casuals.

Athens Highlight:-

Acropolis The Acropolis is the symbol of Athens, the sacred rock linking the fabulous ancient civilization with the modern city. The monuments on the Sacred Rock date back to the prehistoric era and antiquity.

Odeum of Herodes Atticus (Herodes) The Odeion of Herodes Atticus was built in 161 AD by the wealthy Herode Teverius Claudius Atticus, a teacher and philosopher, who inherited a fortune from his father.

Herodes Atticus constructed the covered Odeion in memory of his wife Rigilla. Ancient greeks organized events in the Odeion. The Odeion is a venue for festivities of the Athens festival. Keramikos The ancient Kerameikos was located in the northwestern outskirts of ancient Athens. It was part enclosed by, and part beyond, the walls that divide the area of the excavation. In the centre of the archaeological area are the two best known arches of ancient Athens, the Diplyon and the Sacred Arch. Temple of Olympian Zeus The temple of Olympian Zeus was founded by Deukalionas, a mythical ancestor of the Zeus. The construction of the temple, which ranks among the biggest in antiquity, was completed in 131 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Ancient Agora The archaeological area of the ancient Agora is located on the foothills of the Acropolis. In antiquity, the Agora was not solely a commercial centre. It was also an important political, cultural and religious centre. Philopappos hill A walk at Philopappou hill is a fascinating experience: you will find here a unique copse, monuments thought to have been the "Prisons of Socrates", the "Tombs of Kimon" and the "Iroo Mousiaou", the Philopappou Monument and the spectacular view of the Parthenon and the magnificent monuments of the Acropolis. The Greek parliament Dominating Syntagma Square, the building was the residence of the first king of Greece, Otto. The building was constructed from 1836 to 1842. In 1924, the government decided to situate parliament in the building. Lycabettus The highest hill of Athens,278 metres high, offers a spectacular view of Athens It is the favorite place of incurable romantics. Panathinaikon Stadium The stadium that stands today was built in 1869-70 for the first Olympic games in modern history (1896). The petal shaped stadium is located facing the National Garden. Plus many more attractions………

Hellenic Tourist organization (EOT) Tel- (0030) 210-870-7000 Fax- (0030) 210-646-6104 www.eot.gr


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