Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce you that 4th edition of BASIQ 2018 International Conference on “New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption” will be hosted by The Institute of Political Science (IPW) at Heidelberg University. For participants it is a great opportunity to meet the creative atmosphere of Heidelberg University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, with a long-standing tradition.

The conference will take place between 11-13 June 2018, at the Marsilius-Kolleg of Heidelberg University.

BASIQ International Conference aims at exploring the impact of the most recent transformations in business and consumer behavior on the economy and society. Within the scope of the conference, organizers invite contributions on the following main topics:
• socio-demographic trends; imagining and anticipating societal futures;
• constructing modern knowledge: competency based education and new ways of capacity building;
• key new technologies in the 21st century (big data, identity management, nanotechnologies, electric vehicles, 3D printing, new products and advanced materials, etc.); adoption, acceptance, and diffusion of emerging technologies;
• driving value for business and consumers through business model innovation; new market interactions, open innovation and collaboration networks;
• new consumers values, attitudes and behaviors; new approaches in creating a culture of quality;
• emerging risks and changes in consumer rights.
Interdisciplinary and cross section contributions are also welcomed.

Important deadlines:
15 April 2018 - Full paper submission
7 May 2018 - Notification of paper acceptance to authors
21 May 2018 - Conference fee payment

Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings volume (with ISSN) submitted for indexation to Clarivate Analytics under the aegis of Amfiteatru Economic Journal.

Please find more information about the conference here: http://conference.ase.ro/.

Feel free to distribute this call to all who might be interested!

Best regards,
The Conference Committee