Dear Researchers and Academics,
Following the strong interest in our First Call, we are pleased to announce the Second Call for Papers for the 12th ERAZ Conference: Knowledge-Based Sustainable Development, taking place June 10–12, 2026, at Sina Villa Medici, a historic early 19th-century palace in the heart of Florence, Italy.
The ERAZ 2026 Conference will be held in a hybrid format, enabling participation on-site in Florence or online via Zoom.
Conference Scope
ERAZ 2026 welcomes original research addressing contemporary challenges and developments in:
Quality Management · Law · Agribusiness · Ecology and Energy · Information Technologies · Education · Tourism · Economics · Management · Globalization · Hospitality · Accounting · and related fields.
Publication & Indexing Highlights
- ERAZ Conference Selected Papers are indexed in the Web of Science – Conference Proceedings Citation Index Social Sciences & Humanities (indexed since the 2020 issue; all succeeding Selected Papers volumes are under evaluation)
- ERAZ Conference publications are currently under evaluation by Scopus
Key Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: May 21, 2026
- Full paper submission deadline: August 30, 2026 (optional)
Organization & Partners
The ERAZ Conference is organized by the Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans (UdEkoM Balkans) in cooperation with partner institutions, including:
- Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor (Slovenia)
- University of National and World Economy – UNWE, Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Center for Political Research and Documentation (KEPET), University of Crete (Greece)
- Institute of Public Finance – Zagreb (Croatia)
- Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Ohrid, University of St. Kliment Ohridski, Bitola (North Macedonia)
🏆 NEW: Best Presentation Award – In-Person Sessions
To further recognize excellence in scholarly communication, ERAZ 2026 introduces the Best Presentation Award for in-person presentations.
Award Includes
- Scholarship worth USD 1,500 for attending the Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting 2027
- Official certificate and public recognition at the Closing Ceremony
- Announcement on the conference website and social media channels
Sponsored by the Academy of Management
Since 1936, AOM has supported impactful research and scholarly exchange across management, organizations, strategy, and leadership, connecting over 20,000 members from 120+ countries worldwide.
For registration details and further information, please visit
👉 www.eraz-conference.com or contact us directly via email.
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Florence.
With kind regards,
The ERAZ 2026 Organizing Team
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