The European Trade Study Group (ETSG) is a forum for academic discussion and research on international trade among universities and research institutes. Participation in ETSG activities is open to all academic and research economists.

Conference tracks: - IB theory: from going international to designing international business models, - Internationalization theory and practice: from rethinking MNEs, to SMEs and BGs, - International entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation and international family firms, - Regional cooperation,...

The European Forum for New Ideas is an international conference of business communities, also attended by representatives of the cultural sector, scholars and politicians. Plenary sessions: - How to heal the Old Continent? Ideas and values for overcoming the crisis - Economic architecture for a...

Stream Themes: 1. Welfare State in 'New Eastern Europe'. 2. Welfare state in Central and Eastern Europe in the post-crisis period. 3. Designing comparative social policy analysis. 4. 'New' perspectives on pensions and retirement. 5. The role of public pension systems for the long-term...