9th ECB Simulation Conference for university students

The 9th ECB Simulation Conference for university students, which took place once again in Athens from 21 to 24 November 2025, brought together 143 young participants—primarily undergraduate students of economics, law, and international studies—to work on real-world issues by listening to distinguished professionals, taking part in structured discussions, and participating in a roundtable discussion.

Feedback from the previous Conference:

Following the completion of the Conference, participants had the opportunity to evaluate its structure and overall operation and to share their impressions with us:

The Conference met my expectations 91.3%
The Study Material helped me prepare effectively 86.9%
The Study Material helped me prepare effectively 91.3%
The topics examined met my expectations 91.3%
Initiatives such as this Conference promote understanding of the ECB’s role and function 95.7%
The Conference enhanced my academic knowledge overall 91.3%

Important Information for

9th ECB Simulation Conference

The topics to be discussed in the 9th ECB Simulation Conference:

  • Economic Policy: The interaction between monetary and fiscal policy, the risks of fragmentation, and the limits of policy effectiveness in a persistent environment of overlapping crises (permacrisis).
  • Climate Change & Resilience: The transition towards a sustainable financial system and the role of the European Central Bank in supporting climate and environmental objectives.
  • Digital Euro: Implications for payments, the banking sector, and financial stability in the context of an evolving digital monetary landscape.

On the Training Day of the 9th ECB Simulation Conference will participate, among others:

  1. Charoula Apalagaki, Acting General Manager, Hellenic Bank Association
  2. Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner (2024-2029) | Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union
  3. Gabriel Glöckler, Principal Adviser, Directorate General Communications, European Central Bank
  4. Christos Hadjiemmanuil, Professor, University of Piraeus, Visiting Professor, London School of Economics & Member of the Monetary Policy Council, Bank of Greece
  5. Emmanouil Perakis, Associate Professor of European Union Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  6. Ifigeneia Skotida, Deputy Director, Economic Analysis & Research Department, Bank of Greece
  7. Nikos Magginas, Chief Economist, Head of Economic Analysis Department, National Bank of Greece
  8. Georgios Gatopoulos, Head of International Macroeconomics and Finance Unit, IOBE
  9. Dimitrios Dimopoulos, Head of ESG, Piraeus Bank
  10. Maria Nefeli Bernitsa, Partner Bernitsas Law
  11. Christos Kalandranis, Associate Professor of Corporate Finance, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of West Attica
  12. Antonis Ballis, Associate Professor in Finance, Director of MSc FinTech, Aston Business School, Aston University
  13. Dimitris Anastasiou, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business

The supporters of the 9th ECB Simulation Conference are:

1. Bank of Greece

2. Hellenic Bank Association

3. Dialectica

4. Piraeus Bank

5. Bernitsas Law

6. Athens University of Economics and Business

Conference's Venues

Bank of Greece

El. Venizelou 2, Athens

The first day of the Conference -Training Day- was held at the Bank of Greece. 

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Athens University of Economics and Business

Troias 2, Athens

The main procedures of the Conference was hosted in the modern Troias building of the Athens University of Economics and Business.

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Athens University of Economics and Business

Patision 76, Athens

The last day of the Conference was held at Antoniadou Amphitheater of the Athens University of Economics and Business.

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