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Current Economic Trends in Emerging and Developing Countries

Keynote speakers 2023


The 7th edition of TIMTED is coming up and we couldn’t be more excited to bring together some of the best minds in the field to exchange ideas and share their latest research.

And the best part? Our amazing list of keynote speakers. We’ve got Roman BECK from University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Simon GRIMA from University of Malta, Malta, Jens K. PERRET from International School of Management, Germany, and Eleftherios Ioannis THALASSINOS from University of Piraeus, Greece.

These experts will be giving their unique insights and perspectives on the conference theme. So don’t miss out on this chance to learn from some of the best and connect with other like-minded individuals.

Roman BECK

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Roman BECK is Lead Researcher and Head of the European Blockchain Center. Roman is among the top 3% of all German professors in business administration and top 1% if all information systems researchers in the world.

Simon GRIMA

University of Malta, Malta

Simon Grima, is the the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Insurance and Risk Management

Jens K. PERRET

International School of Management, Germany

Both in his practical work and in his teaching, Mr. Perret combines his practical knowledge with his theoretical background to provide clients and students with the most complete view possible of current problems and suitable approaches to solving them.

Eleftherios Ioannis THALASSINOS

University of Piraeus, Greece
Thalassinos Eleftherios is a Retired Professor, of Quantitative Methods and International Economics, Director of MSc in Maritime Studies at the University of Piraeus, Greece after 42 years of service. Since July 2022 he is the Dean of the Shipping School at the Mediterranean College of Athens.

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