24-26 October, 2024 Vilnius-Lithuania

The aim of the International Conference of Business and Entrepreneurship: Best Practices and Challenges is to foster a dynamic platform for academia, industry professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs to converge, exchange insights, and explore innovative strategies addressing the contemporary challenges and best practices in the realms of business and entrepreneurship. Through collaborative discourse and knowledge sharing, the conference endeavors to business olutions solutions toward existing, inspire entrepreneurial initiatives, and propel sustainable growth in the global business landscape.

Keynote speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emre Camlibel

He is the chairman of the Re-pie Portfolio Management company. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Boğaziçi University, focusing on energy efficiency and conservation, energy systems, sustainability and carbon practices and completed his master’s degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA. He served as General Manager and Board Member at Soyak Yapı between 2001 and 2008. He became the CEO of Soyak Holding in 2016. Çamlıbel is a part-time lecturer at Boğaziçi University, an associate professor at VBC, and a visiting lecturer at MIT and Columbia, teaching courses in energy and real estate.

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:

Head: Prof. Alytis Gruodis

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahman Peyravi

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emre Camlibel

Prof. Dr. Kestutis Peleckis

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jelena Mazaj

 

The scope of the conference:

The scope of the International Conference of Business and Entrepreneurship encompasses a wide array of topics and themes related to contemporary business practices, entrepreneurial endeavors, and emerging trends. The conference invites contributions from researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders across various disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Business Process Management
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
• International Business
• Information Technology and Management Information Systems
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Financial Markets
• E-business
• Business Law

Important Dates Before the Conference Date.

October 04, 2024 – Abstract submission >>> publisher@kolegija.lt

September 30, 2024 – Submission of full papers >>> publisher@kolegija.lt

September 15 – October 10, 2024 – Review process

October 09, 2024 – Submission of final full papers >>> publisher@kolegija.lt

Information for Authors/Participants

All submissions must be original papers, and organizers will employ the plagiarism detection system Crosscheck (iThenticate) to assess the authenticity of submitted papers. Competitive papers will undergo a single-blind review process. The proceedings will be published by VBC Publishing House „Applied Business: Issues & Solutions Journal“, with papers undergoing copyediting only. Therefore, authors are responsible for ensuring their papers are proficient in English. Submissions must be made electronically as an MS Word document file, adhering to the provided template (see below).

Important: Selected papers will be published at the jornal „Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues“ which index at Clarivate, WoS. ISSN / eISSN: 2345-0282

To submit an abstract, please send it via email:  publisher@kolegija.lt

IMPORTANT:***The participants can use both Erasmus training and Erasmus teaching Opportunity

Participation Fee`s

• Early-bird participation fee (for attending author) – 320 Eur (to be paid before August 1)
• Participation fee (for attending author) – 380 Eur (to be paid starting with August 30)
• Participation fee (for co-authors or accompanying person) (if attending) – 150 Eur
• Participation fee for PhD students – 320 Eur
• Virtual participation fee – 160 EUR (per presentation)

The fee has to be paid to:

Vilnius Business College

Beneficiary’s code: 191807983

Account no.:  LT637300010126322216

Bank name: AB Swedbank

Bank code: 73000

BIC (SWIFT): HABALT22

Bank address: Konstitucijos pr. 20A, Vilnius LT-03502, Lithuania

 

>>> For more Information please contact information@kolegija.lt

 

Conference Venue – Radisson Collection Astorija Hotel Didžioji str. 35/2, LT01128 Vilnius, Lithuania

 Please find bellow the Virtual Tour:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=tmydv3v99nN&sr=-.15,-.87&ss=107

Conference Programme >>> For more Information please contact information@kolegija.lt

October 24, 2024, Radisson Collection Astorija Hotel Didžioji str. 35/2, LT01128 Vilnius, Lithuania
9:30 – 10:30 – registration and welcome coffee (Entrance)
10:30 – 12:00 – Presentations in sessions
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch (Radisson Collection Astoria)
13:00 – 15:00 – Presentations in sessions
15:15 – Day 1 Closing speech

October 25, 2024, Radisson Collection Astorija Hotel Didžioji str. 35/2, LT01128 Vilnius, Lithuania
9:30 – 10:30 – Second day Morning coffee (Networking)
10:30 – 12:00 – Presentations in sessions
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch (Radisson collection Astoria)
13:00 – 15:00 – Presentations in sessions
19:00 – GALA Dinner

October 26, 2024, 14:00 – Discover Vilnius

 

Recommended Accommodation: >>> For more Information please contact information@kolegija.lt

Radisson Collection Astorija Hotel Didžioji str. 35/2, LT01128 Vilnius, Lithuania (%15 Discount for conference participants)

Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva (Location: Konstitucijos Ave. 20, LT-09308 Vilnius)

Hotel Best Western Vilnius (Location: Konstitucijos Ave. 14, LT-09308 Vilnius)

Hotel Congress (Location: Vilniaus str. 2/15,  LT-01102 Vilnius)

Hotel Holiday Inn (Location: Šeimyniškių str. 1, LT-09312 Vilnius)

Hotel Europa City Vilnius (Location: Jasinskio str. 14, LT-01112 Vilnius)

Hotel Tilto (Location: Tilto str. 8, Senamiestis, LT-01101 Vilnius)

Hotel Domus Maria (Location: Aušros Vartų str. 12, LT-01129 Vilnius)

 

Contact Information

Chair of Organising Committee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahman Peyravi

Vilnius Business College

Head of International Business Studies

Saltoniškių g. 2, 08126 Vilnius

Tel. +370 64797704/+37060383398

e-mail: bahman.peyravi@kolegija.lt

Conference Coordinator

Vakaris Šaulys

e-mail: information@kolegija.lt

Communication Manager

Mantas Barkauskas

e-mail: mantas.barkauskas@kolegija.lt

Conference Secretary

Monika Klimasauskaite

e-mail: monika.klimasauskaite@kolegija.lt

 

CONFERENCE IS CO-FUNDED BY: GO VILNIUS

This year, the Student Council of Vilnius Business College organized teacher awards in four categories, with all our college students participating in the voting process.

The winners are:

• Most Beloved Teacher of 2024 – Skaistė Didžiulienė (Department of Foreign Languages)
• Most Inspiring Teacher – Dr. Violeta Jadzgevičienė (Department of Information Technology)
• Teacher with the Most Professional Experience – Aušra Gaivenienė (Business Department, “Team Academy” Coach)
• Teacher with the Most Interesting and Engaging Teaching Style – Aušra Kandola (Department of Foreign Languages)

Vilnius Business College sincerely congratulates our teachers!

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and attention to our students!

Students Scientific-Practical conference “Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities” happening at Vilnius Business College (Saltoniškių str. 2, Room No. 1).

We would like to invite you to participate as listeners!

For those who unable to attend in person, we would like to invite you to join ONLINE.  A live stream  available via VBC’s social media platforms

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/SxLqeeri1Ujb2C66/

YOUTUBE:

From May 27th to 31st, Vilnius Business College will host up to 20 foreign students from Erasmus partner universities to participate in the first organized Erasmus blended intensive program (Erasmus BIP)!

The project’s topic – Networking and International Career Planning, led by VBC lecturer Samson Toye Abiodun.

Students will engage in interesting, interactive, and practical sessions, as well as cultural activities, exploring Vilnius, Trakai, and other historical sites.

This Erasmus BIP project marks the first of the blended programs that Vilnius Business College will host every semester from now on. Note that VBC students can also participate in Erasmus blended intensive programs organized by foreign partner universities; stay tuned for information and invitations from VBC’s International Relations Department.

Vilniaus Business College (VBC) and Intercollege Cyprus sign a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting cooperation in the fields of studies, research and the organization of scientific and practical conferences and other events and training. It will also focus on experiential learning and student internships, training, and professional activities. This cooperation agreement will bring significant benefits to the new study programme “Beauty and Wellness Business”. By giving students the opportunity to practice and learn in international markets.

Intercollege offers students Aesthetics and Wellness with Intercollege’s Aesthetics Bachelor Degree Program. Develop a solid foundation in health, beauty, wellness, and entrepreneurship, and explore a range of exciting career opportunities in the thriving beauty and wellness industry. “

Vilnius Business College students who will do their internships in Cyprus will be accommodated in modern student dormitories. The residences consist of three separate complexes – SIX, U and TRIANGLE – which are among the most stunning student accommodations ever constructed in Europe. UNIC’s Residences provide a multitude of dining, relaxing and entertainment options for residents, including restaurants and cafes, an exclusive rooftop bar and lounge, gyms, TV rooms, games areas and more. The UNIC’s Residences are equipped with special accessibility apartments designed for students with physical disabilities.

Last Friday, Vilnius Business College turned into a global culinary hub!

Students from various countries treated each other to their national dishes. Different cultures – Pakistan, Iran, Armenia, Nigeria, Ukraine, Georgia, Cameroon – presented their countries and various traditions.

While communicating and sharing food, students got to know each other and learned to appreciate cultural diversity. The afternoon dances became a wonderful memory that everyone will remember for a long time. It was an interesting and meaningful intercultural event that united the entire college community.

Vilnius Business College, together with the Student Council of Vilnius Business College, is organizing a scientific-practical student conference “Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities,” which will take place on May 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Vilnius, at Saltoniškių St. 2 (and online).

More information: https://www.kolegija.lt/konferencija/

Registration is open until May 15, 2024: https://forms.gle/Z4x6sWiK36tpwdpa6

A detailed event program will be sent two weeks prior to the event to the email address provided during registration.

 

 

Dear Students,

Join us for Cultural Exchange Day at Vilnius Business College!

It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow students, experience different cultures, try delicious international cuisine, and enjoy fun activities.

Date: 5th of April, 2024

Time: 11AM

Place: Saltoniskiu str. 2

Come, join and enjoy!

During the Kaziukas Fair, there was a rich mix of emotions and enjoyable experiences among the students of the Vilnius Business College who came to study from various countries.

Together with the Head of International Business Study Programmes, Bahman Peyravi, they tasted, explored, and tried everything that delights at the Kaziukas Fair!

Dear Vilnius Business College students,

you’re cordially invited to join us at the Kaziukas Fair celebration in the center of Vilnius on March 8th at 11 AM.

Let’s meet at the VBC Saltoniškiu campus for a chance to experience Lithuanian traditions together.