Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans

The EMAN 2026 international scientific conference will be held in person at the University of Oxford, Oxford (UK), and online/virtually over Zoom.

Oxford University has been world number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017 – the longest time any university has held the position in the 21 annual editions of the rankings.

The first three ERAZ conferences were organized in Belgrade, the fourth in Sofia, and the fifth in Budapest; the sixth, seventh, and eighth were online/virtually (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the ninth ERAZ scientific conference was held in Prague – Czech Republic (in person and online/virtually via Zoom). The 10th ERAZ conference was held in a hybrid form in Lisbon (Portugal) on June 6, 2024, at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE). 11the ERAZ conference was held at the University of Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain) in the historical building next to Placa de Catalunya.

The purpose of the annual ITEMA conference is to support the power of scientific research and dissemination of the research results with the objective to enhance society by advancing knowledge, policy-making, lives, and ultimately, the world. Our objective is to continue to be the foremost annual conference on cutting-edge theory and practice of information technology, tourism, economics, management, and agriculture; encouraging advancement via excellence, and interaction.

The EMAN 2026 international scientific conference will be held in person at the University of Oxford, Oxford (UK), and online/virtually over Zoom.

Oxford University has been world number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017 – the longest time any university has held the position in the 21 annual editions of the rankings.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future; it is a reality shaping how we work, learn, govern, and care for our environment. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into decision-making and operations across sectors, we are confronted with new questions: How can we ensure that these technologies serve the broader interests of society? What role does AI play in advancing sustainable development, inclusive growth, and social well-being?