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he Unique Simulation Conference of the European Central Bank, where young people from Greece and abroad take on the roles of Central Bankers and advisors, discuss topics related to the economy of the European Union and its member countries, and make decisions following the regulations of the European Central Bank, will take place for the third time from December 13 to 16, 2019, in Athens.

Regarding the Conference

The 3rd Simulation of the European Central Bank, organized by Get Involved, will be held with the kind support of the Bank of Greece, which supports Get Involved’s initiative to enhance experiential economic education in Greece. The Training Day of the Conference will take place on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Central Headquarters of the Bank of Greece.

Before the start of the Conference, specifically on Thursday, December 12, an exclusive tour of the Bank of Greece Museum will be organized for the participants, where an exhibition will be hosted with details about the evolution and future of Electronic Payments.

On the following days, December 14, 15, and 16, the main procedures of the conference will take place at the Conference Center of the Law Library, 23 Mavromichali Street.

Conference Structure

The internal procedures of the conference will feature a new structure, with two Committees:

• Economic Affairs Committee: Responsible for examining issues related to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy. It will also discuss matters regarding the European Central Bank’s toolkit and its role in the European financial system.
• Constitutional Revision Committee: The Constitutional Revision Committee will discuss matters related to the expansion of the ECB’s goals and the internal operational structure, as well as the role of the ECB in mergers and acquisitions of banks.

The goal of the two committees is to ensure maximum familiarity for participants with the ECB’s operation through experiential learning. The main difference of this specific organization from other international bodies lies in the nature of the topics it handles, the management of the European financial system, and decision-making processes, offering participants a new perspective on simulations and the European Central Bank’s role.

Conference Awards

Get Involved aims to provide even more opportunities for students who participate and excel by taking specific actions. Through collaborations with companies and educational institutions, we are able to enhance an already distinctive conference experience. Apart from the uniqueness of the ECB Simulation Conference, the following activities are included:

All participants will have the opportunity to attend two career counseling sessions regarding their next career steps. In collaboration with Ms. Kalogera, Narrative Career Coach and Admissions Consultant at MKCareer Choices (https://mkcareerchoices.com/el/), two workshops will be organized during the conference days, which all participants can access. These workshops will cover:

• Postgraduate Law Studies (LLM) in Europe and America (December 14, 2019)
• Postgraduate Financial Studies in Europe and America (December 15, 2019)

The goals of the seminar, according to Ms. Kalogera, are:

• To learn how to select the appropriate programs based on your career goals and academic performance.
• To understand the structure of different programs in Europe and America and how to apply according to their requirements.
• To write an effective CV and personal statement.

As part of the strategic collaboration between #Get_Involved and the #Financial_Literacy_Institute, we support the launch of the innovative e-learning program “Simple Finance for Everyone.” This educational program will last 3 months and is organized by the Institute’s Scientific Team in collaboration with the University of Piraeus. It is aimed at students and the broader public who wish to gain simple and comprehensive knowledge on financial concepts essential for modern citizens.

During this program, concepts such as income management, financial planning, basic investment methods, and behavioral finance will be examined.

As part of rewarding students’ efforts during the Conference, two scholarships worth 700 euros each will be awarded to students who excel in the 3rd Simulation of the European Central Bank, for participation in the 2nd cycle starting in January 2020.
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