The European Central Bank Simulation Conference is the only conference at European level that educates students of all levels on contemporary economic issues in the Eurozone. It is one of the most important interdisciplinary student events at the national level, as students with an economic and legal background acquire important knowledge and skills through experiential education and collaboration.

The 6th European Central Bank Simulation Conference is a unique opportunity for every student. The Conference, which is supported by the Bank of Greece, was officially included in the 2020 ECB calendar of events as part of the ECB Listens program for the review of the ECB’s strategy (Strategy Review). More here.

2022 event

It will be held in person with the physical presence of participants from 9 to 12 December 2022 in Athens and always in accordance with the health restrictions for COVID-19.

The topics that will be examined and will be the subject of discussions are the following:

1. Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism
2. Inflation (Types, Forms, Components, Historical Data and Forecasts)
3. The Correlation of Fiscal and Monetary Policy in the Period of the Pandemic and Geopolitical Developments
4. Central Bank Digital Currency and Digital Euro

Participants are informed in detail through a very detailed study guide, which they receive at least 1 month before the conference. At the same time, they are informed and have the opportunity to resolve questions through calls with the Get Involved scientific team.

Training Day

The Training Day takes place on the 1st day of the conference and is hosted by the Bank of Greece. The first day of the conference is dedicated to expert talks by distinguished speakers, who give detailed presentations based on the theme of the Conference. At the same time, the distinguished speakers (professors, institutional representatives and market people) convey their knowledge and experiences through dialogue with the participants, going beyond the character of a simple lecture.

The Training Day is a unique experience for the students, as they are among top speakers and have the opportunity to examine the most current issues of Economic Policy.

Speakers

Indicatively, we mention that in previous editions of the ECB Simulation Conference, the keynote speakers were Mr. Ioannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank of Greece, Mr. Hardouvelis Gikas, Chairman of the National Bank of Greece, Mr. Malliaropoulos Dimitrios, Director of Economic Studies and Chief Economist of the Bank of Greece, Mr. Ioannou Demosthenis, Senior Lead Economist at the ECB, Mr. Marios Psaltis, CEO of PwC Greece, Ms. Apalagaki Chariklia, Secretary General of the Hellenic Association of Banks, Mr. Gortsos Christos, Professor of Public Economic Law of the Faculty of Law of the National University of Athens, Mr. Drakos Konstantinos, Professor of Finance at the Department of Accounting and Finance of the AUEB and Vice-Rector of the AUEB.

To view the detailed program and speaker profiles of the 5th ECB Simulation Conference for students held in December 2021, please click here.

Supporters

The Conference is supported by the Bank of Greece and the Hellenic Association of Banks, as well as a number of companies that honor us with their continuous support. We want the broader profile of Get Involved, as well as the stable partnerships that have given the conference characteristics of innovation and interdisciplinarity, to create security for those who trust us.

Participants & Pre-Conference Preparation

No one should be afraid to participate! Our goal is the maximum inclusion of students regardless of the scientific field. A key point in achieving the above goal is the provision of pre-conference support by the Get Involved scientific team, which consists of doctoral and postgraduate students. The study material (Study Guide, Index of Economic Terms, etc.), as well as the pre-conference preparation calls, ensure the support of participants regardless of background.

Why should I attend the conference?

This conference is designed to be different from the rest and to leave a corresponding imprint on the knowledge and CV of the participants. It offers the possibility of vertical and horizontal Networking for the participants, actively develops the knowledge and soft skills of the participants – as the participants come into contact with the most demanding issues for the European economy, while at the conference they are invited to collaborate with each other, to synthesize opinions and to co-formulate the final text of the conclusions of the Conference.

Finally, participants have the opportunity to capture all of the above not through a simple certificate of attendance, but are given the opportunity to claim a Certificate of Knowledge that will be linked to their LinkedIn account and electronic resume.

Deadline for submitting applications for participation is October 21, 2022.

Application for Participation

E-MAIL: info@getinvolved.gr

More Information

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