International Conference on Business & Economics 2026

AI Agents and Firm Value: An Event Study of Market Reactions and Cross-Sectional Heterogeneity

Lakkas Ioannis, Koulis Alexandros, Constantinos Kyriakopoulos

Hellenic Open University; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Strategic Financial Analysis and their Behavioural Determinants: Investor Sentiment and Stress Testing across Traditional and FinTech Portfolios

Eriotis Nikolaos, Zografou Georgia, Kounadeas Theodoros

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Robust management of basis risk in illiquid real estate portfolios

Georgios Papayiannis, Andrianos Tsekrekos, Athanasios Yannacopoulos

University of Piraeus; Athens University of Economics and Business

Liability Management Strategies and Credit Expansion: Regulatory Implications from US Commercial Banks

Athanasios Tsagkanos, Konstantinos Andriakopoulos

University of Patras

The determining factors influencing individual investment decision: a systematic literature review

Athanasios Kanellopoulos, Vasilios Sogiakas, Augustinos Dimitras, Alexandros Koulis

Hellenic Open University

“AI or Die?” Echoes of the Chief Innovation Officer While LLM Prompts Redefine Business Operation

Kyriaki Veliki, Theodoros Katerinakis

University of Padova; Drexel University

Digital transformation and financial resilience under economic shocks: Evidence from European SMEs

Muhammad Salman, Fouad Jamaani

Taif University

A Unified Socio-Technical Framework for Responsible Generative Artificial Intelligence in Distance Higher Education Governance

Thomas Dasaklis, Georgios Feretzakis, Nikolaos Karousos, Manolis Koutouzis, Athanassios Mihiotis, Evgenia Paxinou, George Peppas, Vassilios S. Verykios

Hellenic Open University; University of Peloponnese

Metaverse Marketing Beyond the Hype: A Preliminary Literature Review, Open Research Questions and an Initial Conceptual Model

Ioannis Papakostas, Antonia Stefani

Department of Management Science and Technology, University of Patras; University of Patras

Decoding consumer engagement in online shopping: Leveraging machine learning models and google analytics for user behavior classification

Dimitris C. Gkikas, Prokopis K. Theodoridis

Hellenic Open University

Turning Participation into Policy: Citizen-Generated Proposals for Solidarity and Social Inclusion

Vasiliki Bouranta, Georgia Panagiotidou

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Democritus University of Thrace

Pathways to Civic Agency: A Comparative Mapping of Participation and Solidarity Mechanisms in Europe

Georgia Panagiotidou, Vasiliki Bouranta

Democritus University of Thrace; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Public Sector Recruitment and Merit-Based Selection: Challenges and Institutional Mechanisms in Contemporary Public Administration

Konstantina Rokaki

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Improving Citizen-State communication through the Ombudsman: Current assessment and future outlook

Maria Rammata

Hellenic Open University

Solidarity, Deliberation and Civic Learning: A Multivariate Study of Democratic Reasoning among High School Students

Theodore Chadjipadelis

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Tourism Competitiveness in Europe: A Comparative Analysis Based on Secondary Data

Adamantia Kaouri, Theodora Kaouri, Panagiota Pouliou

University of Patras; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Analysis of the Tourist Experience at the Cretaquarium

Evangelia Kasimati, Panagiota Dionysopoulou, Maria Aggelaki

Bank of Greece & Hellenic Open University (HOU); Ministry of Tourism & Hellenic Open University (HOU); Hellenic Open University

Gastronomy Tourism and Local Products in Kalamata: Sustainable Development and Diversification of the Tourism Product

Evangelia Kasimati, Panagiota Dionysopoulou, Charalampos Lekas

Bank of Greece; Ministry of Tourism; Hellenic Open University

Issues of segregation and challenges of women's employment in tourism

Evangelia Kasimati, Panagiota Dionysopoulou, Evrydiki Vythoulka

Bank of Greece; Ministry of Tourism; Hellenic Open University

Examining Convergence in Scientific Productivity among the G20 Countries

Maria Karantali, Theodore Panagiotidis, Theologos Pantelidis

University of Macedonia

Market Capitalization and Systematic Risk During Economic Crises: Evidence from the Greek Banking Sector (2019–2024)

Maria Paraskeva

Hellenic Open University

Minimum Wage Increases Affect Men and Women Differently? Evidence from Greece, 2016–2024, Some Preliminary Results

Athanasios Nazos, Georgios Konteos, Stamatis Kontsas, Yakinthi Pavlaki

University of Western Macedonia; University of Crete

Aging as a Channel of Uncertainty: Institutions, Culture, and Economic Development and Growth- A Systematic Literature Review

Dimitrios Tsiamagkas, Kyriaki I. Kafka, Pantelis C. Kostis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences

Farmers, Trust and Tax Morale: A European Perspective with Greece as Reference Country

Andreas E. Marinakis, Pantelis C. Kostis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Advance tax rulings as a tool for tax certainty and strengthening entrepreneurship

Grigorios Lazos, Andreas Koutoupis, Michail Pazarskis

Hellenic Open University; University of Thessaly; International Hellenic University

Corporate Governance and Perceived Constraint on Corporate Tax Avoidance: An Empirical Research in Greece

Menelaos Papapostolou, Efterpi Tsirimona, Ioannis Palaiovrisiotis, Georgios Drogalas

University of Macedonia

The Impact of Tax Administration Digitalization on Audit Reports: Evidence on myDATA Implementation from Listed Firms in the Athens Exchange

Eleni Vrentzou

University of Thessaly

Financial Distress Screening of Greek Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Three-Year Altman Z-Score Evidence from Three Sectors

Athanasios Mandilas, Georgios Thanasas, Eleftheria Panagiotidou, Theodora Liosi

Democritus University of Thrace; University of Patras; Hellenic Open University

Privacy and Safety in DeFi and Blockchain: A Systematic Review

Vasiliki Tsona

University of Thessaly

Earnings Management through Loan Loss Provisions in European Banks under Basel III

Avgoustinos I. Dimitras, Konstantinos Gkillas, Georgios Peppas, Maria Tantoula

Hellenic Open University; University of Patras; University of the Peloponnese

Evaluating Financial Governance: A Moral Framework Applied to Sovereign Debt Restructuring

Andreas Andrikopoulos

University of Piraeus

Valuation Method Performance under Market Stress: Evidence from Athens Stock Exchange Listed Firms

Paris Patsis, Theofanis Petropoulos, Konstantinos Liapis

Panteion University; University of West Attica

Digital Readiness and ICT Use, an exploratory case study among Saffron growers in Western Macedonia, Greece

Dimitrios Deligiannis, Vaggelis Saprikis, Paraskevi Gatzioufa

University of Western Macedonia

How do VCs select start-ups to finance? A meta-analysis and review

George Peppas, Chrysavgi Mitsi, Antonis Sarantidis, Augustinos Dimitras, Christina Diakaki

University of Peloponnese; Hellenic Open University; Technical University of Crete

Formation and Operation of Innovation Networks and Research Collaborations in Greece

Evangelos Siokas, Sofia Giannikopoulou, Vasiliki Kremastioti

University of Peloponnese

Who Is Prepared for AI? Regional Disparities in AI Literacy Across Europe

Georgios Panos, Konstantinos Pouliakas, Ioannis Pragidis

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; CEDEFOP; Democritus University of Thrace

Price Discovery and the Dynamic Lead–Lag Relationship in Currency Markets

Dimitris Kenourgios, Alexandros Tsioutsios

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Economic Policy Uncertainty and Bank Instability: Do Market Discipline and Structural Regulatory Mechanisms Differ in Their Moderating Efficacy?

Chris Magnis, Stephanos Papadamou, Athanasios P. Fassas

University of Thessaly; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The Fear Index and the Pricing of Fear

Panagiotis Papadeas

University of West Attica

Community social capital and responsible banking during turbulent times: Evidence from the COVID-19

Alper Kara, Fotios Pasiouras, Yilmaz Yildiz

Brunel University of London; MBS School of Business; University of Kent

From Vineyard to Market: Analyzing Production, Consumption, and Internationalization of Greek Wine

Andreas Konstantinou, Paraskevi Boufounou, Stavros Zografakis, Kanellos Toudas, Chrisovalantis Malesios

Agricultural University of Athens; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Mountain running and tourism. Features and Challenges in Greece.

Efstathios Velissariou, Spyridon Nikolaou

University of Thessaly; Hellenic Open University

The Social ROI: Turning Belonging and Connectedness into Scalable ADS Business Model in the State of New Jersey

Angelo Sirepisios, Georgia Passali, Theodoros Katerinakis

Hellenic Open University; Drexel University

Perceptions of Price Fairness in the Age of Algorithmic Pricing: Insights from Hospitality Managers

Athina Nella, Evangelos Mavrikakis, Konstantinos Salpasaranis

Hellenic Open University

Geoeconomic Counterintelligence and Strategic Resilience in the Eastern Mediterranean: Critical Infrastructure, Energy Security, and the Case of Greece and Cyprus

Spyros Repousis, Petros Lois, Svetlana Sapuric

University of Nicosia

Strategies for the European Green Transition: Dynamic Interactions between Foreign Direct Investment, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Quality

Dimitrios Anthimos, Dimitris Balios, Stefanos Tantos

University of West Attica; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Barriers to biomethane deployment and the sitting bottleneck: a systematic review and an AI-based decision-support agenda

Nikolaos Giannakis, Charalampos Poriazis, Paraskevi Boufounou, Marios Tsakas

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Electricity Market Efficiency: A Systematic Literature Review

Loumpardeas Panagiotis, Papadamou Stephanos, Psychoyios Dimitrios, Sogiakas Vasilios

Hellenic Open University; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; University of Piraeus

The evolution of educational achievement gaps in Greece

Ioannis Cholezas, Nikolaos C. Kanellopoulos, Evi Antonopoulou

Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE); Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB)

Practice implementation and challenges in knowledge transfer in public and private sector companies

Panagiota Stasi, Myloni Barbara

University of Patras

The Funding Paradox in European Research and Technology Organisations: Growth, Liquidity and Financial Sustainability

Spyros Repousis, Svetlana Sapuric, Petros Lois, Nikolas Nikolaou

University of Nicosia

Social-Psychological Dynamics, Brain Health, and Executive Control: Implications for Administrative Efficiency and Quality of Life

Maria Theodoratou, Kalliopi Megari, Helen Bekou, Georgios Tsitsas, Alexandros Argyriadis

Neapolis University Pafos; University of West Macedonia; Harokopeion University; Hellenic Mediterannean University

Assessing the Digital Readiness of Greek Municipalities: A Cluster Analysis and ANOVA-Based Classification Framework

Dimitris Papandreou, Patricia Ikouta Mazza, Maria Mavri

University of the Aegean

Bibliometric analysis of greenwashing

Theodoros Nikolopoulos

University of Thessaly

Do ESG Controversies Affect Corporate Tax Behavior? Evidence from Germany's DAX 40

Maria Mitroulia, Evangelos Chytis

University of Ioannina

Corporate Governance: Necessity or Luxury? The Case of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Greece

Anastasia Koutloumpasi

University of Thessaly

ESG disclosure clarity and capital market outcomes

Chrysavgi Mitsi, Augustinos Dimitras, Vasilios Sogiakas, Virginia Sotiropoulou

Hellenic Open University

Do Sin Firms Engage in Impression Management Through ESG Communication? Evidence From X

Evangelos Liaras, Michail Nerantzidis, Nikolaos Panagiotou

University of Thessaly

Framing the use of AI in public administration. Algorithmic accountability, Institutional settings and social trust

Konstantina Kotsiopoulou, Charalampos Chrysomallidis

University of the Peloponnese

TALOS: An Autonomous Hybrid AI Decision Support System for Cost-Effective Knowledge Orchestration and Business Intelligence.

Christos Smarlamakis, Efstratios F. Georgopoulos

Univercity of Peloponnese

Index Tracking Portfolio Optimization using a Genetic Algorithm

Thomas Amorgianiotis, Efstratios F. Georgopoulos

University of Peloponnese

Dueling Deep Q-Network for Intraday Stock Trading: Evaluating the Impact of VWAP

Thomas Amorgianiotis, Efstratios F. Georgopoulos

University of Peloponnese

Success Factors of AI based Startups: A Machine Learning Approach Focusing on Ethics and Regulatory Compliance

Evangelos Siokas, Stamatis Parissis, Vasiliki Kremastioti

University of the Peloponnese

Determinants of Corporate Non-Quantitative Reporting: Institutional Mechanisms vs. Demographic Characteristics in Greece

Evangelos Soras, Theodoros Kounadeas, Apostolos Christopoulos

University of the Aegean; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Accounting Treatment of Football Player Contracts as Intangible Assets under IFRS: Amortization, Impairment, and Earnings Management in Football Clubs

Fay-Valentina Kounadi, Spyros Missiakoulis, Nikolaos Ireiotis

Philips University; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Financial Report Sentiment and Firm Performance: Evidence from NYSE-Listed Firms

Virginia Sotiropoulou, Vasilios Sogiakas

Hellenic Open University

Middle East Conflict and Major US Stock Indices Volatility: An Empirical Analysis

Athanasios Tsagkanos, Emmanouela Koukoulari, Despoina Argyropoulou

University of Patras

Do Uncertainty, Liquidity and Trading Activity Drive Stock Market Returns?

Christos Floros

Hellenic Mediterranean University

Leadership and Job Satisfaction among Staff in Cardiology Departments of Greek Public Hospitals

Chasapi Athina, Flokou Angeliki, Theodorou Panagiotis, Aletras Vassilis, Niakas Dimitris

Hellenic Open University; University of Macedonia; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Use of Digital Health Applications in the General Population: The Role of Health Literacy

Avgenaki Evangelia, Flokou Angeliki, Theodorou Panagiotis, Kostagiolas Petros

Hellenic Open University; Ionian University

Case study application of public policies at “Attikon” University General Hospital

Tryfon Korontzis

Hellenic Open University

Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction among Administrative Staff of a Greek Private Hospital

Tamvakis Spyridon, Theodorou Panagiotis, Flokou Angeliki, Kostagiolas Petros

Hellenic Open University; Ionian University

Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Distress and Internet Use

Maria Theodoratou, Georgia Galani, Katerina Flora, Marios Argyrides

Neapolis University Pafos; Hellenic Open University; University of West Macedonia

Emotional Intelligence as a Buffer Against Psychological Distress and Burnout in Healthcare Professionals

Maria Theodoratou, Ageliki Margaroni, Georgios Kougioumtzis, Vasileios Bekos, Vasiliki Yotsidi

Neapolis University Pafos; General University Hospital of Patras “Panagia i Voitheia”; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; 6th Regional Health Authority; Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences

Between Compliance and Stigma: A Qualitative Study on the Psychological Impact of Minimum Income Welfare

Markella Valsami, Maria Theodoratou

Job Center of the Municipality of Volos; Neapolis University Pafos

A Psychoeducational Emotional Intelligence Intervention to Improve Professional Quality of Life in Healthcare Staff

Dimitra Manolakaki, Maria Theodoratou

Hellenic Open University; Neapolis University Pafos

Digital Transformation and Visitor Experience in Cultural Heritage Institutions: Evidence from the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Greece

Margarita Kefalaki, Eleni-Maria Kamari

Hellenic Open University

Cultural Festivals as Instruments of Cultural Heritage Promotion: Evidence from the “Cycle of Culture” Festival in Crete, Greece

Margarita Kefalaki, Erofili Kanakousaki

Hellenic Open University

Philanthropy and Economic Policy: The Legacy of Eleni Armeni Montsenigou and the case of the Greek prime minister Georgios Theotokis

Ekaterini Lagou

Ionian University

The Education–Communication Nexus in Cultural Organizations: An Empirical Study of Visitor Experience in Greece

Margarita Kefalaki, Arxontouli Paraskevi

Hellenic Open University