International Economy Conference on
Effects of Digital Transformation: Developing vs. Developed Economies
19 April 2019
Istanbul
PROGRAM
18 April Thursday
Arriving at Levent Avantgarde Hotel
19 April Friday
10:15 Meet with the Altınbaş University representative at the lobby
10:30-13:00 Meeting and Lunch with the Vice President Prof. Dr. Emre ALKIN
13:00 Opening Remarks
13:15-14:15 First Session: Opportunities in Developing Economies
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Emre ALKIN, Altinbas University
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Mouez SOUSSI, Carthage University, “IT and Opportunities in Developing Countries: The Case of Tunisia”
Prof. Dr. Bashir AHMAD, Bahria University, “Economic Growth in Developing Countries: Measurement through Social Dimensions and Index of Happiness”
Venue: Conference Hall -2nd Floor
14:15-14:30 Short Break
14:30-15:30 Second Session: Case Studies in Developed Countries & Turkey
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet HAN, Altinbas University
Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehtap ALDOGAN EKLUND, Ostfold College, “Firm Risk, CEO Compensation, and ESG Scores: Evidence in Switzerland”
Dr. Banu ERKOK, Türk Eximbank, “The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Turkey’s Export Performance”
Venue: Conference Hall -2nd Floor
15:30-16:00 Coffee-break
16:00-17:00 Third Session: Geopolitical Challenges vs. Opportunities
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Çağrı ERHAN, Altinbas University
Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aylin UNVER NOI, İstinye University, “Digital Transformation, Changes in Liberal International Economic Order and Geopolitical Opportunities for Turkey”
Dr. Alessandro QUARENGHI, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, “The reshaping of the international order, digitalization, and the emergence of new governance regimes”
Venue: Conference Hall -2nd Floor
17:30-18:30 Meeting with Altinbas University Erasmus Coordinator Mrs. Burcu Atalay Emre
Venue: Meeting Hall 10th Floor
19:00 Dinner at Avantgarde Hotel Restaurant