(Note 1: the program is organized along time slots and not according to common theme)
(Note 2: at the end of each session questions and discussions will follow)
Monday 28 July 2025
09.00-09.30
Registration
09:30-10:00
Opening and Welcoming Remarks:
- Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.
10:00-11:30 Session 1
Moderator: Utku Özer, Research Fellow, Athens Institute. |
- Yingxia Cao, Professor, University of La Verne, USA.
Title: Managing Organizational Digital Entrepreneurship for Competitive Business Outcomes: A Structural Equation Analysis.
- Jeanny Liu, Professor, University of La Verne, USA.
Adham Chehab, Professor, University of La Verne, USA.
Title: Financial Markets Reaction to Banking Brand Value Announcements.
- Anthony Rodolakis, Executive Director of Tax and Economic Policy, Ostroff Associates, USA.
Title: Small Business, Economic Development and the Role of the State.
- Kemala Febrihadini, PhD Candidate, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
Title: The Effect of Government Support Program on SME’s Practice and Performance – Evidence from Indonesia.
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11:30-13:00 Session 2
Moderator: Kemala Febrihadini, PhD Candidate, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. |
- Si Hyun Kim, Professor, University of La Verne, USA.
Giacomo Laffranchini, Professor, University of La Verne, USA.
Title: Relationship between Skill Shortages and the Deployment of AI in SMEs across Countries.
- Giacomo Laffranchini, Professor, University of La Verne, USA.
Si Hyun Kim, Professor, University of La Verne, USA.
Title: Recovery Strategies of Declining Family Firms: The Effect of CEO Social Capital.
- Marek Matejun, Associate Professor, University of Lodz, Poland.
Title: Employee Readiness for Green Human Resources Management: Instrumental and Change-Based Approach.
- Mihaela Mikic, Associate Professor, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
Title: Senior Entrepreneurship in an Aging Europe: The Impact of Macroeconomic Conditions.
- Anica Hunjet, Vice Rector, University North, Croatia.
Title: Acquiring Knowledge in Higher Education for Labor Market Needs.
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13:00-14:00 Session 3 – Microsymposium on Foresight
Moderator: Lampros Pyrgiotis, Research Fellow, Athens Institute. |
- Andras Marton, Assistant Professor, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
Éva Hideg, Professor Emeritus, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
Judit Gáspár, Associate Professor, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
Gabriella Kiss, Associate Professor, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
Alexandra Köves, Associate Professor, Corvinus, University of Budapest, Hungary.
Jing Ding, PhD Student, Tampere University, Finland.
Máté Fischer, PhD Student, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
Zsombor Csuport, Student, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
Title: Technology for Multidisciplinary Futures Research: The Online Integral Foresight Methodology.
- Samira Yaghouti, Doctoral Researcher, Finland Futures Research Centre, University of Turku, Finland.
Title: Reimagining Language Teaching in Europe: A Causal Layered Analysis of Educators’ Professional Discourse.
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14:00-15:00 Session 4 – A Public Lecture on A Critical Look at Indigenization of Canadian Universities
Sponsored by the Canadian University Alumni in Greece (www.cuag.gr/)
Moderator: Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.
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| Speaker: Jim Clark, Head, Psychology Unit, Athens Institute & Professor, University of Winnipeg, Canada. |
15:00-16:00 Lunch
20:30-22:30
Athenian Early Evening Symposium (Sequence of Events: Ongoing Academic Discussions, Dinner, Wine and Water, Music, Dance)
Tuesday 29 July 2025
09:30-11:00 Session 5 – Microsymposium on “The Fundamentals & Future of Social-Behavioural Health Across the Lifespan”
Moderator: Nkhangweni Mahwasane, Information Librarian, University of Venda, South Africa. |
- Josh Firth, Associate Professor, University of Leeds; Oxford University, UK.
Title: Understanding Social Behaviour Across the Life-course in Real-World Populations: Fundamental Patterns, Trade-Offs, and Digital Solutions.
- Joseph Firth, UKRI Fellow, University of Manchester, UK.
Title: Healthier Interactions in the Online World: Emergent Findings & Future Challenges.
- Alex Qian, Associate Professor, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore.
Title: Physician Dual Practice, Public Waiting Time and Patient Welfare.
- Libby Hubbard, Independent Scholar, Lovolution Studios, USA.
Title: The Moshiach, Madness, and Future Studies.
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11:00-12:30 Session 6
Moderator: Marek Matejun, Associate Professor, University of Lodz, Poland. |
- Zuohong Pan, Professor, Western Connecticut State University, USA.
Title: An Analysis of the United States Supply Chain Risks in Globalization.
- Chi-Yo Huang, Professor, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
Title: Evaluating the Impact of Industry 5.0 Technologies on Women’s Employment in the ICT Sector: A Text Mining and DRSA Approach.
- Nicholas Odhiambo, Professor, University of South Africa, South Africa.
Title: Natural Resources and Financial Development in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Is There an Inverted U-Shaped Curve?
- Daphne Vidanec, Tenured Professor, University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić, Croatia.
Dorian Vidanec, Freelance Commercialist, Croatia.
Title: Analyzing the Sales Process for Stimulating the Market Equilibrium: Deichmann SE Store Management Case.
- Tareq Hashem, Full Professor, Applied Science Private University, Jordan.
Title: How Do Entrepreneurial Characteristics Affect Marketing Performance in the Jordanian Manufacturing Sector.
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12:30-14:00 Session 7
Moderator: Chi-Yo Huang, Professor, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. |
- Ayla Ogus Binatli, Professor, Izmir University of Economics, Türkiye.
Emre Can, Adjunct Professor / CFO Göztepe Football Club, Izmir University of Economics, Türkiye.
Title: A Professional Sports Team as a Medium-sized Enterprise: The Case of Göztepe FC.
- Ting-Ling Lin, Professor, National Taipei University, Taiwan.
Mei-Chen Hsieh, Assistant Professor, Vanung University, Taiwan.
Heng-Yih Liu, Associate Professor, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan.
Title: Bottlenecks, Coopetition, and Evolution of Travel Experience Service Ecosystem: A Case Study of Local-Based Industry.
- Nkosingiphile Trevor Mchunu, Graduate Student, Durban University of Technology South Africa.
Title: Heritage Management and Community Empowerment: The Role of Ecotourism in Livelihoods Sustainability and Heritage Conservation. The Case of Ushaka Marine World, Kwazulu Natal.
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14:00-15:00 Lunch
15:00-17:00 Session 8
Moderator: Qi Si, Professor, Zhejiang University, China. |
- Codruta Stoica, Professor, “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Romania.
Title: Beyond Statistics: Comprehending Gender Parity and Gender Equality.
- Angelo Nicolaides, Professor, University of Zululand, South Africa.
Title: Ethical Business Conduct in an Ultra Capitalistic World.
- Joan Miguel Tejedor Estupinan, Professor, Areandina University Foundation, Colombia.
Carlos Bejarano Chacón, Professor, San Marcos University, Costa Rica.
Ramses Moreno, Professor, University of the Isthmus, Panama.
Title: A Model for Integrating Climate Sustainability into MSME Management: Analysis in Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica.
- Maria Kosma, Associate Professor, Louisiana State University, USA.
Title: Techne in Performing Arts is Key to the Love of Movement and Long-lasting Physical Activity Participation.
- Judy Porter, Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA.
LaVerne McQuiller Williams, Associate Provost Rochester Institute of Technology USA.
Title: Unpacking Campus Victimization: A Quantitative Study of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.
- Alexia Georgakopoulos, Professor, Nova South University, USA.
Title: Cultivating a Culture of Peace in Higher Education: Empowering Students as Agents of Change in a Global Society.
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17:15-20:30 Session 9
Old and New-An Educational Urban Walk |
| The urban walk ticket is not included as part of your registration fee. It includes professional tour guide and the cost to enter the Parthenon and the other monuments on the Acropolis Hill. The urban walk tour includes the broader area of Athens. Among other sites, it includes: Zappeion, Syntagma Square, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Roman Agora and on Acropolis Hill: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The program of the tour may be adjusted, if there is a need beyond our control. This is a private event organized by the Athens Institute exclusively for the conference participants. |
21:00-23:00
An Ancient Athenian Symposium: Continuous Dialogues, Timeless Flavors (featuring authentic ancient Athenian dishes, local wine, and sweet delicacies from ancient Athens)
Wednesday 30 July 2025
An Educational Visit to Selected Islands
or Nafplio & Mycenae Visit
Thursday 31 July 2025
Visiting the Oracle of Delphi
Friday 1 August 2025
Visiting the Ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion
