The Laboratory of Accounting and Financial Management (LAFIM) of the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) is organizing the International Conference FAME 2025, focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in Finance, Accounting, Management, and Energy. The conference will take place on September 19–20, 2025, at the Events Amphitheatre of the “Markos Karanastasis” Indoor Sports Center on the Heraklion University Campus.
FAME 2025 aims to bring together academics, researchers, and professionals for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices. The core focus of the conference is to explore the potential and limitations of Artificial Intelligence, while highlighting the skills needed by the next generation of scientists and professionals. Throughout the conference, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners will participate in thematic sessions addressing current and critical issues.
The conference program features 43 papers and 1 workshop, showcasing the breadth and diversity of contemporary FAME-related research. Sessions will cover areas such as Accounting, Finance, ESG, Tourism, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategic Risk Management.
FAME 2025 will host keynote speeches from three distinguished speakers:
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Professor Panos Pardalos (University of Florida)
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Professor Xenofon Koufteros (Texas A&M University)
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Professor Pantelis Sklias, Rector of Neapolis University Pafos
Invited speakers also include:
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George Pitsilis, Governor of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue
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Vassilis Karkatzounis, Secretary General for Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance
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Dr. Ioannis Pavlosoglou, Deputy Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority
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Dr. Vangelis Harmandaris, President of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
The conference is held with the support of the Joint Master’s Program in Data Analytics and Financial Technology, offered by Neapolis University Pafos (NUP) and HMU. Sponsors include: the Region of Crete, Grant Thornton, Deloitte, Foroepilysis, and the publishing houses: Tziola, Disigma, Kritiki, Propompos, and Broken Hill.
The Conference Chairs are:
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Prof. Christos Floros, Professor at the Department of Accounting and Finance and Member of the HMU Governing Council (Chair)
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Prof. Constantin Zopounidis, Technical University of Crete
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Assoc. Prof. Konstantina Spanaki, Audencia Business School
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Assoc. Prof. Christos Lemonakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University
Selected high-quality papers will be published in the following Springer journals: Information Systems Frontiers, Discover Analytics, and Operations Research Forum.
Official website: https://fame.hmu.gr
Conference program: https://fame.hmu.gr/schedule
