We are inviting submissions of both theoretical and empirical research papers on issues of interest in the field of economics in an interdisciplinary approach, related, but not limited, to the following topics:

1. CULTURAL HERITAGE AS A DRIVER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – RESOURCES AND COMPETITIVENESS

2. HERITAGE CAPITALIZATION AND PERPETUAL CRISES – FOOD CRISES, ENERGY CRISES, SECURITY CRISES

3. INNOVATION IN HERITAGE CAPITALIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF TWIN TRANSITION (GREEN & DIGITAL)

4. NEW TRENDS IN BUSINESS MODELS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

5. RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HERITAGE IDENTITY PROMOTION – A COMPLEX APPROACH

6. SMART CITIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT

We are open to new proposals for sections/topics, within the Conference interest area. The proposals should include at least 6 papers on the specific topic. The proposal will be sent to conference.ien@gmail.com. The official languages of the conference are English and Romanian.

Depending on the number of submitted papers, a dedicated presentation session for doctoral students may be organized. The session is open to all doctoral students, both from Romania and abroad. The participation of doctoral students as part of a team of authors is encouraged. Diplomas will be awarded to doctoral students who present the results of their doctoral research at the conference.