ETECH 2026 SUMMARY

On 22–23 April 2026, EKA University of Applied Sciences, in cooperation with Alberta College, Ferris State University, Sumy State University, the Baltic Circular Eco-System Association, the European Marketing and Management Association (EUMMAS), the European Digital Learning Network (Dlearn), the New Door Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator, and the Latvian Association of Economists, organised the International Scientific Conference “Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities” (etECH2026). 

This was the 10th anniversary edition of the etECH conference, bringing together participants from Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, and the USA, who presented their research results in twelve parallel sessions:

• Macroeconomics, International Economics, Public Economics and Financial Economics
• Sustainable Development and Circular Economy
• Economics and Sustainability (Online)
• Human Resource Management
• Business Administration, Management and Corporate Finance
• Business (Online)
• Law
• Education and Youth Studies
• Information Technologies and Digitalisation
• Culture Studies and International Culture Project Management
• Creative Industries, Arts and Design
• Digital Games, Gamification, Virtual Reality

Conference programme

Conference abstracts proceedings

Conference plenary session record on YouTube

Conference photo gallery
 

Dear friends, partners, and conference participants!

Thank you for your trust and for the great interest in our anniversary conference! We look forward to seeing you next year at etECH2027!

Best regards,
Prof. Jelena Titko
Coordinator of etECH2026
Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation, EKA University of Applied Sciences

Since 2019, EKA acts as a co-organizer of the International Economic Forum https://economicforum.lv/

The International Economic Forum (I.E.F) is an international platform for collaboration between scientists, entrepreneurs and politicians that organized by the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences https://eilza.lv/ . The Forum emphasizes international cooperation and plays a key role in shaping global economic trends, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering science-based solutions for future prosperity.

Since 2023 EKA has been actively co-organizing and co-hosting various activities, such as satellite conferences, webinars, and other events with DLearn.

The European Digital Learning Network (Dlearn) is a non-profit organization addressing digital transformation challenges, skills gaps, and learning opportunities. It fosters sharing, networking, and advocacy to bridge local voices with EU policies. Through project labs, lobbying, and knowledge exchange, DLEARN enhances digital education and business opportunities. Its working groups monitor and promote the latest trends, supporting transnational initiatives to boost digital learning and skills at both local and European levels.

Conferences and other events:

• 2025.  September 17. DigitEdu 2025 conference “Bridging Digital Gaps: Empowering Learners through Green and Digital Skills”. Information is HERE.
• 2024. December 12. Webinar “Supporting the Green and Digital Transitions in Education and Training: Greening the Future”.
• 2023. November 8-9. "FuturEDU 2023" International Scientific and Educational Conference. Agenda HERE.

STUDENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: INVENTIO 2026

EKA University of Applied Sciences, in cooperation with Albert College, organizes the Students′ international scientific and practical conference "INVENTIO" 2026: MOVE THE SCIENCE.

The conference will take place in the EKA premises and remotely:

• 29.05.2026 International student section and online section
• 30.05.2026 On-site sections

Information about the conference regulations

The work of the conference takes place in the following sections:

• Economics, finance and accounting
• Cultural Management, Entertainment Industry Management and Production
• Management, personnel management, entrepreneurship
• Public relations and marketing
• Law
• Information technologies
• Business management, circular economy, social entrepreneurship
• International students′ section (for undergraduate students)
• International students′ section (for master′s students)
• Creative and artistic works (for students of the "Art" field of study)
• Design and graphics of computer games (for students of the field of study "Arts")

Application procedure:

• Participation in the conference is free
• Registration of participants is done electronically by filling out the REGISTRATION FORM
• When filling out the registration form, you must simultaneously submit a research annotation to konference@augstskola.lv in .doc or .docx format
• If you apply with a scientific paper, send it to konference@augstskola.lv in .doc or .docx format

Registration and submission deadlines:

• For students in master′s programs: submission of application and annotation by 9.04.2026, submission of the paper by 1.05.2026.
• For students of other programs: submission of application and annotation by 15.05.2026, submission of the paper by 20.05.2026.

Organizational issues:

Dr.oec., assoc. prof. Jevgenija Dehtjare

EKA Scientific Institution

jevgenija.dehtjare@eka.edu.lv
   

            TEMPLATES

Abstract template

Paper template

            STUDENTS′ CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Collection of students scientific research papers consists of the EKA University of Applied Sciences (EKA) and Alberta College (AC) students and graduates′ state exam work fragments as well as articles submitted for the Students International Scientific Practical Conference. The articles provide results of research in the fields of economics, finance, accountancy, management, linguistics, public relations, marketing, information and communication technologies, law etc. .

Contacts:

Jeļena Titko, Vice-Rector for Science of the EKA University of Applied Sciences
E-mail: jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv

Natalya Soopa, Study Methodologist of the EKA University of Applied Sciences
E-mail: administracija@eka.edu.lv

Students article collection, 2025 (VIII)

Students article collection, 2025 (VII)

Students article collection, 2025 (VI)

Students article collection, 2025 (V)

Students article collection, 2025 (IV)

Students article collection, 2025 (III)

Students article collection, 2025 (II)

Students article collection, 2025 (I)

Students article collection, 2024 (VII)

Students article collection, 2024 (VI)

Students article collection, 2024 (V)

Students article collection, 2024 (IV)

Students article collection, 2024 (III)

Students article collection, 2024 (II)

Students article collection, 2024 (I)

Students article collection, 2023 (VI)

Students article collection, 2023 (V)

Students article collection, 2023 (IV)

Students article collection, 2023 (III)

Students article collection, 2023 (II)

Students article collection, 2023 (I)

Students article collection, 2022 (IV)

Students article collection, 2022 (III)

Students article collection, 2022 (II)

Students article collection, 2022 (I)

Students article collection, 2021 (VIII)

Students article collection, 2021 (VII)

Students article collection, 2021 (VI)

Students article collection, 2021 (V)

Students article collection, 2021 (IV)

Students article collection, 2021 (III)

Students article collection, 2021 (II)

Students article collection, 2021 (I)

Students article collection, 2020 (IV)

Students article collection, 2020 (III)

Students article collection, 2020 (II)

Students article collection, 2020 (I)

Students article collection, 2019 (IV)

Students article collection, 2019 (III)

Students article collection, 2019 (II)

Students article collection, 2019 (I)

Students article collection, 2018 (IV)

Students article collection, 2018 (III)

Students article collection, 2018 (II)

Students article collection, 2018 (I)

Students article collection, 2017 (III)

Students article collection, 2017 (II)

Students article collection, 2017 (I)

Students article collection, 2016

Students article collection, 2015

            STUDENT CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS PROCEEDINGS

Abstracts proceedings of the Students’ international scientific conference „Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice” contains paper abstracts that were presented in the conference sections: Economics, finance and accounting Applied linguistics and translation Culture and creative industries Management Public relations and marketing Information technologies Legislation

Publishing:
EKA University of Applied Sciences
Alberta College

Managing editor:
Jelena Titko, jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv 

Contact information:
Natalya Soopa, administracija@eka.edu.lv 

 

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2025. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2024. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2023. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2022. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2021. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2020. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2019. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2018. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2017. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

            COLLECTION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF ART AND CREATIVE WORKS

The special edition “Student Research and Creative Activity 2020: Description of Students′ Creative Projects and Works of Art” of the International Scientific-Practical Conference “Student Research Activity: Theory and Practice” includes descriptions of the creative works and computer games developed by EKA study programs "Brand Design", “Interior Design” and “Computer Game Design”.

Publishing:
EKA University of Applied Sciences

Responsible editor:
Jeļena Titko, Dr.oec., professor of the EKA University of Applied Sciences, Vice-Rector for Science

Editor:
Ksenija Miļča, Mg.art., director of EKA study programs “Interior design” and "Brand design"

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2025

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2024

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2023

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2020

            CONFERENCE ARCHIVE

Year 2025 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2025

Year 2024 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2024

Year 2023 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2023

Year 2022 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2022

Year 2021 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2021

Year 2020 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2020

Year 2019 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2019

Year 2018 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2018

Year 2017 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2017

Year 2016 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2016

Year 2015 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2015

Year 2014 - Research Work of Students: Theory and Practice 2014

Year 2013 - The Scientific Practical Conference Dedicated to Research Work of Students

Year 2012 - The Scientific Practical Conference of the Students’ Research Papers

EDUCATIONAL-METHODICAL CONFERENCE 2026

On 29 January 2026, the annual Teaching Methodology Conference took place, organised by Alberta College and the EKA University of Applied Sciences. This year’s conference focused on modern teaching methods and the use of artificial intelligence in the study process, while also emphasising the ethical and legal aspects of the academic environment.

Conference theme: Digitally and Ethically Enriched Education

Conference presentations

• Sexual harassment – recognition, prevention, and legal protection.
• Practical solutions implemented within the Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnership Project No. 2024-2-LV01-KA210-VET-000280127, including the integration of digital and artificial intelligence tools into the design and implementation of study courses.
• Masterclass: How to transform your course into a multimodal learning experience; how to integrate CLIL elements without fully restructuring the course; using artificial intelligence tools for designing assignments and assessments; increasing student engagement in the online learning environment.

Speakers

• Gundega Bruņeniece, Prevention of Discrimination Unit, Office of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia.
• Sandra Tetere, Mg.sc.oec., Director of the study programmes Business Administration and Human Resource Management, Alberta College.

Conference programme: available here

Contact information

Karina Zalcmane, Vice-Rector for Studies and Development, EKA University of Applied Sciences
karina.zalcmane@eka.edu.lv

Highlights from the conference: