Organizers
Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, Harokopio University of Athens
Harokopio University of Athens is a public university dedicated to promoting research and learning in a small, well focused set of intellectual areas. The University’s excellent campus facilities houses four academic departments, the central administration, the library, the IT centre and student advisory services. The Department of Economics and Sustainable Development aims to promote scientific knowledge and research on subjects related to the domestic economy, the organization and operation of the family, as well as the management of the natural and cultural environment (https://desd.hua.gr/en/).
School of Production Engineering and Management,Technical University of Crete
The Technical University of Crete is a small, young, dynamic University with a clear mission: to expand knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. In this endeavour, the pursuit of excellence is the driving force. More than 70 laboratories with prime equipment, high technology infrastructure and eminently qualified personnel, as well as 120 faculty and staff members with international academic background attest to the level of excellence in education and research conducted at the University. The School of Production Engineering and Management, welcomed its first students in 1984 and the first graduate students in 1986. The curriculum of the school consists of modern technologies, production systems, management and decision making, finance, operational research as well as ergonomic design, control systems, materials, mechatronics and robotics (www.pem.tuc.gr).
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
The knowledge domain of the Sustainable International Business research centre (Zuyd University, the Netherlands) is focused on supporting internationally-oriented small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multinationals in Limburg (the Netherlands) in making their ambitions more sustainable. The goal of the research centre is to give SME managers tangible insight into both internal and external sustainable aspects, which they can take into consideration in the strategic decision-making of their business. The two main research theme lines are: a) SMEs’ Sustainable & Circular Behaviour, and b) Innovating Business Education for Responsible & Global minds. (https://www.zuyd.nl/onderzoek/lectoraten/sustainable-international-business)
Sponsors
Frontiers in Sustainability aims to empower scientists to become far more involved in the sustainability discussion and ensure that their research results are openly and freely accessible to other researchers, industries and policy makers. This transdisciplinary journal brings various disciplines and sciences together to foster a holistic and integrated approach to a multidisciplinary discourse, addressing complex adaptive systems engineering, sustainable process design, practical production, environmental, resource use and sustainability challenges that cannot be tackled in isolation. The journal contributes in advancing Goal 8, 9 and 12 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Academic Partners
Hellenic Association for Energy Economics
The Hellenic Association for Energy Economics is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, research organization, dedicated to providing an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of knowledge, information & experience among energy industry experts, academic, government and other professionals interested in energy economics. (https://www.haee.gr/)
Supporting Partners
Maastricht Convention Bureau
Founded in 1984 by the Municipality of Maastricht, the Maastricht Convention Bureau has transitioned since 2015 to a regional focus. It internationally promotes the Maastricht region as a conference destination, specialising in acquiring international conferences. Impactful conferences are key in enhancing employability and furthering the development of the innovative knowledge hubs within the region. The Maastricht Convention Bureau operates independently with a public-private structure, deeply integrated into the local scientific ecosystem. Supported by municipal and regional government funds, and by numerous business partners, it unites over hundred suppliers committed to deliver an outstanding service to the congress community. (https://www.maastrichtconventionbureau.com/)
