IMEBESS
8th Annual Conference Programme
University of Latvia, Academic Centre, Riga,Lativia. 23-25 May 2024
There is so much to discover in Riga. The Old Town, the historic centre of Riga is today included inthe UNESCO World Heritage Despite being more than 800 years old this is a modern European
capital that offers numerous open-air cafes, operas and concerts, brilliant architecture, from themedieval to the Art Nouveau, an old city centre, good shopping and small cosy restaurants.
You also find hundreds of green areas and parks in the city, forty museums and a lot of theatres
The main sights in the old town are Riga Castle, St Peter’s Church and the Dome Cathedral.
It is easy to go around in the city with public transports, buses, trolley buses and trams take you toany part of the city in 35 minutes.

Contents•••••••IMEBESS Programme Committee
Schedule incl. meetings and reception
Venue Information
Travel Information
Accommodation Suggestions
Friday evening reception information
Venue Floor Plans

IMEBESS Programme Committee
Programme Committee 2023
Ray Duch (University of Oxford)
Jordi Brandts (Institute for Economic Analysis (CSIC))
Diego Gambetta (Collegio Carlo Alberto)
Laura Fortunato (University of Oxford)
Sonja Vogt (University of Lausanne)
Edward Asiedu (University of Ghana Business School)
Enrique Fatas (University of Valencia)
Klarita Gërxhani (European University Institute)
Wojtek Przepiorka (Utrecht University)
Astrid Hopfensitz (Emlyon business school)
Andris Saulitis (University of Latvia & Collegio Carlo Alberto)
Conference Manager: Mel Sawers melanie.sawers@epsanet.org

IMEBESS 2024 ScheduleThursday
Registration opens in University of Latvia campus.

08:30

Panel Session 1 ................................................................................................................................ 09.30 – 11:00
Coffee Break .................................................................................................................................... 11:00 – 11.30
Plenary session ................................................................................................................................ 11.30 – 12.30
Lunch ............................................................................................................................................... 12.30 – 14:00
Panel Session 2 ................................................................................................................................ 14.00 – 15.30
Coffee Break .................................................................................................................................... 15:30 – 16.00
Panel Session 3 ................................................................................................................................ 16.00 – 17.30
Welcome Drinks Reception (at venue) .............................................................................................. 17:45 –19:30
FridayRegistration opens in University of Latvia campus.

09:00

Panel Session 4 ................................................................................................................................ 09.30 – 11:00
Coffee Break .................................................................................................................................... 11:00 – 11.30
Plenary session ................................................................................................................................ 11.30 – 12.30
Lunch ............................................................................................................................................... 12.30 – 14:00
Panel Session 5 ................................................................................................................................ 14.00 – 15.30
Coffee Break .................................................................................................................................... 15:30 – 16.00
Panel Session 6 ................................................................................................................................ 16.00 – 17.30
Plenary session ................................................................................................................................ 17.30 – 18.30
Conference Dinner (off site venue) ................................................................................................... 17:45 –19:30
Saturday
Registration opens in University of Latvia campus.

09:00

Panel Session 4 ................................................................................................................................ 09.30 – 11:00
Coffee Break .................................................................................................................................... 11:00 – 11.30

Plenary session ................................................................................................................................ 11.30 – 12.30

Conference Venue Location and Directions
The conference will take place at the newly built campus across the Daugava River, in the House ofNature and the House of Science, which are a 15-minute walk from the old city (Vecrīga).
https://www.akademiskaiscentrs.lu.lv/en/projects/implemented-projects/house-of-nature/

Free Internet / Wi-Fi Information

SSID (Network Name): TBC
Password: TBCRegistration
The registration desk will be located in the foyer at the Main entrance
Travel information
https://www.meetriga.com/en/1013-travel-planner
Riga International Airport is the largest airport in the Baltic States and provides convenientconnections from major European destinations, cities in Central Asia and the Middle East.

Accommodation Suggestions
The closest hotel to the venue is Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel: https://www.radissonhotels.com/enus/hotels/radisson-blu-riga-daugava
A discount has been negotiated for our conference participants at Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel for
the Superior Room and Junior Suite. Here's the full price list which all include breakfast:· Superior one person: 70,00 EUR/night· Superior tow person: 80,00 EUR/night· Superior one person, River and Old Town View: 80,00 EUR/night· Superior 2 persons, River and Old Town View: 90,00 EUR/night· Junior Suite 1 person, River and Old Town View120,00 EUR/night· Junior Suite 2 persons, River and Old Town View: 130,00 EUR/nightBookings can be made online by adding in the Special Rates section Promotional code RIX24. In caseof any technical difficulties, participants can write to the bookings office atreservation.riga@radisson.com and mention the code RIX24 to make the booking directly.

Most of the restaurants, bars, and pubs are located on the right side of the Daugava River or in theĀgenskalns neighborhood. There are plenty of hotels available in the old town and the Art Nouveau
district, ranging from cheap to luxurious options: https://www.meetriga.com/en/952-venueshotels?layout=listview&filter%5B%5D=1018&qtn=0&qtnRoom=0&location=7

Conference Dinner Venue – TBC