Key Speakers 2026
Sergejs Hilkevics - Professor, Dr. Phys., Latvia
Presentation: LATVIA'S ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT TRENDS 2026
Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, Member of Board of Latvian Union of Scientists. Initial professional competence in Theoretical Physics – Quantum Field Theory, Theoretical Nuclear Physics. During last 20 years mathematical modelling in physics transformed into financial time series mathematical modelling and after that into mathematical modelling of economic and business processes. At present time research interests are related with Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models in macroeconomics, Technical and Fundamental analysis of Financial Markets, Economic Forecasting.
Dr. Günter Hofbauer - Professor, Germany
Presentation: ACTUAL SITUATION OF GERMAN ECONOMY
Dr. Günter Hofbauer is a full Professor at the Business School at Technical University Ingolstadt Germany. Professor Hofbauer completed an executive study program at Darden School, Univ. of Virginia (USA). In September 2023 he was appointed “Guest Professor” of Shenzhen Technology University/China.
He is vice president of the European Research and Working association and was president of the German Association of Marketing (AfM) from 2009 until 2017. He is the author, co-author and editor of 82 monographs and editorial books and authored more than 75 reviewed scientific articles. He is reviewer for Emarald and Publons and member of several editorial and scientific boards. His main research interests include new technologies & innovation and digitalization in business operations, which can be enhanced with the support of Artificial Intelligence.
Dr hab. dr h.c. Maria Parlińska, prof UTH, Poland
Presentation: DISINFORMATION IN TIMES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE BASE OF INTERVIEWS
Polish economist specializing in information economics, quantitative methods in economics, mathematician and statistician; habilitated doctor, doctor honoris causa LLU Latvia, foreign member of Latvian Academy, honorary professor Aeres UAS Netherlands. Emeritus professor from Warsaw University of Life Sciences. During last time involving also in Artificial Intelligence. She is active in the world non-governmental organization Soroptimist International.
Baiba Rivza - Professor, Dr hab. oec., Latvia
Presentation: DISINFORMATION IN TIMES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE BASE OF INTERVIEWS
Full member and Secretary General of Latvian Academy of Sciences. Foreign member of the Georgofili Academy (Italy), Swedish Royal Academy of Agriculture and Forestry and Lithuanian Academy of Science. President of the Latvian Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences. Former Minister of Education and Sciences, Latvia.
Dr. Natphasuth Patthirasinsiri - Pharmacist, Business Scholar & Biotechnology Leader, Thailand
Presentation: EXPLORING CONSUMER ATTITUDES: ORGANIC HERB CORDYCEPS AND INTENTION TO PURCHASE
Dr. Natphasuth Patthirasinsiri is a distinguished professional who uniquely bridges the fields of healthcare and commercial enterprise. Holding a degree in Pharmaceutical Science alongside a Doctorate in Business Administration (D.B.A.), he currently serves as the Chairman of the Biotechnology Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries and holds a lecturer role at KMITL Business School.
Drawing on his dual qualifications as a pharmacist and a business doctor, Dr. Natphasuth possesses deep expertise in the specialized markets of cannabis and cordyceps. His work focuses on consumer behavior, strategic market integration, and the commercialization of organic herbs, allowing him to expertly navigate both the clinical and commercial aspects of the biotechnology sector to drive innovation in the wellness industry.