CONFERENCES

Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH)

EKA University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with
Alberta College (Latvia), Sumy State University (Ukraine), Ferris State University (USA), European Digital Learning Network (Italy), New Door Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (Latvia), AMBIS University (Czech Republic) and the Association of Latvian Economists
invites you to participate in the International scientific conference "EMERGING TREND IN ECONOMICS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES (etECH2026)"
APRIL 22-23, 2026, RIGA, LATVIA
The aim of the Conference is to encourage collaboration between academicians and professionals by discussing contemporary problems in business, economics, culture and other fields.
Topics are focused, but not limited to EMERGING TRENDS IN:
- Sustainability and circular economy
- Macroeconomics, international economics, public economics, and financial economics
- Business administration, marketing, and corporate finance
- Culture studies and international culture project management
- Creative industries, art and design
- Law
- ICT solutions for business, management, and education
- Social impact research
- Pedagogy and education
More info, fees, deadline, registration: https://etech.eka.edu.lv/
Looking forward to see You at EKA!
etECH organizing team
Previous Conferences
Year 2025 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2025)
Year 2024 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2024)
Year 2023 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2023)
Year 2022 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2022)
Year 2021 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2021)
Year 2020 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2020)
Year 2019 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2019)
Year 2018 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2018)
Year 2017 – Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (etECH2017)
Year 2016 – 21st Century Challenges in Economics, Culture and Humanities
Year 2015 - Creating Shared Value in Knowledge Based Society: Expertise, Innovation, Continuity
Year 2014 - Changed and Possibilities: Investigating Links between Theory and Practice
Year 2013 - Knowledge, Education and Management in Business and Culture
Year 2012 - Innovative and Creative Solutions in Business and Culture
Year 2011 - Management of Business and Culture for Sustainable Development
International Economic Forum
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.
Agenda
2024
VII International Economic Forum. Agenda
EKA session “Circular Economy and Social Sustainability”. Agenda
2023
VI International Economic Forum. Agenda
EKA session “Circular Economy as a Basis for Sustainable Development”. Agenda
EKA session “Financial Literacy and Innovations in the Financial Sector”. Agenda
2021
IV International Economic Forum. Agenda
EKA session “Circular Economy and Social Entrepreneurship”. Agenda
2019
III International Economic Forum. Agenda
EKA session “Financial market for businesses: support or barriers?”. Agenda
Dlearn Satellite Conferences
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 Conference
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
TEMPLATES
STUDENTS′ CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
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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, 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)
STUDENT CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS PROCEEDINGS
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Abstracts proceedings of the Students’ international scientific conference „Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice” contains paper abstracts that were presented in the conference sections:
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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
Academic Conference
EDUCATIONAL-METHODICAL CONFERENCE 2025
On January 30, 2025, the Educational-Methodological Conference “Organization of Teaching Methodological and Scientific Work in the Study Process” was held at the EKA, organized by the EKA University of Applied Sciences and Alberta College.
Conference topic: Organization of Teaching Methodological and Scientific Work in the Study Process
Conference reports:
- Use of artificial intelligence tools in the development of teaching materials
- Advantages and benefits of using interactive branched scenarios developed in the H5P program in distance learning
- Application of generative artificial intelligence for the preparation and management of interactive lessons
Conference speakers:
- Edgars Čerkovskis, Mg.oec, Associate Professor, Director of the Academic Master′s Study Programme Circular Economy and Social Entrepreneurship (EKA), Latvia
- Jolanta Dinsberga, PhD, Lecturer, Judge of the Permanent Court of Arbitration of Europe and the International Court of Arbitration, Latvia
- Levs Fainglozs, PhD, Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Latvia
Contact information:
Karina Zalcmane, vice-rector of Academic affairs and Development
karina.zalcmane@eka.edu.lv
Insight into the conference:
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PREVIOUS CONFERENCES
Year 2024 - Use of Artificial Intelligence in a Study Process
Year 2023 - Cyber Security
Year 2022 - Remote Learning Process - Challenges and Opportunities for Teaching Staff
Year 2021 - Student Central Approach to the Study Process at the Higher Education Institution
Year 2020 - Organization of study methodical and scientific work in the study process
Year 2019 - Organization of study methodical and scientific work in the study process
Year 2018 - Advanced Teaching Methods to Increase Study Process Quality
Year 2017 - Organization of study methodical and scientific work in the study process
Year 2016 - Organization of study methodical and scientific work in the study process




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