Data-Driven Decision Making in Business and Economics

Date:

December 12th, 2025 (UTC+1)

Organizer:

Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences

Symposium Chair:

Dr. Lukas Vartiak
Associate Professor in Comenius University in Bratislava

Personal Bio:

Dr. Lukas Vartiak is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences of the Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. Since his doctoral studies, he has been devoted to the issue of socially responsible business, business ethics, Business Excellence, and Business English, which is closely related to the issue of ethics and philosophy.

Call for Papers

Backgroud:

In today's rapidly evolving economic and business landscape, making informed decisions based on accurate and relevant data has become a critical competency. Organizations increasingly rely on data analytics to identify trends, optimize operations, understand consumer behaviour, and gain competitive advantages. As the volume and complexity of available data grow, professionals must be equipped with the tools and skills to transform raw information into actionable insights. This symposium on Data-Driven Decision Making in Business and Economics is designed to bridge the gap between data analysis and strategic thinking. It provides a practical foundation for understanding key analytical techniques and demonstrates how these methods can be applied to real-world challenges in the private and public sectors. Participants will gain hands-on experience with data tools and explore case studies highlighting the transformative power of data-informed decisions.

Goal/Rationale：

The Data-Driven Decision Making in Business and Economics symposium aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to harness data for strategic and operational decision-making. In an era of digital transformation and global uncertainty, the capacity to interpret and apply data has become essential across industries. This symposium aims to demystify the analytical process by focusing on accessible, actionable techniques that can be immediately applied in professional contexts.

Scope and Information for participants:

This symposium covers the fundamentals of data-driven decision-making, focusing on business and economics applications. The symposium emphasizes practical problem-solving and critical thinking, making it accessible to participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. No advanced technical skills are necessary, but a basic understanding of economic or business principles is recommended. All materials will be provided, and participants will be encouraged to bring their laptops for hands-on exercises. By the end of the symposium, attendees will have developed a foundational skill set to analyze data effectively and apply insights to support decision-making in various professional contexts.

Topics

The main topics of this symposium are listed below.

Business

Business Analysis
Techniques, Methodologies, and Models
Enterprise and Company Analysis
Requirements Planning and Management
Requirements Analysis and Documentation
Strategic Analysis and Design
Innovating

Vendor and Tools Track
Data Modeling
Business Process Modeling
Soft Skills and Competencies
Architectural Frameworks
Business Rules
Object-Oriented Analysis
Structured Analysis

Economics

Economic Development
Comparative Economic Systems
Consumer Behavior
Economic Systems
Financial Economics
Household Behavior and Family Economics
Industrial and Manufacturing
International Economics
Labor Economics

Law and Economics
Market Structure and Pricing
Marketing Research and Strategy
Public Choice
Productivity and Economic Growth
Regulatory Economics
Travel/Transportation/Tourism
Welfare Economics
Sustainable Development

E-Commerce

Cloud Accounting
E-advertising
Digital Currencies
Digital Marketing
Innovation, Growth, and Social Prosperity
Internet of Things
Social Media Marketing

Web Design in E-commerce
Online Consumer Behavior
Online Consumer Data
Openness, Regional Integration, and Economic Growth
Technological Change, Research, and Development

Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.

Management

Advertising
Business Performance Management
Decision Sciences
Development Planning and Policy
Entrepreneurship
Human Resource
Information Systems
Information Technology Management
Labor Relations & Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems

Operations Research
Organizational Behavior & Theory
Production/Operations Management
Public Administration and Small Business Entrepreneurship
Public Relations
Public Responsibility and Ethics
Strategic Management
Systems Thinking
Time Management
Total Quality Management
Tourism Management

Finance

Business Intelligence
Business Information Systems
Corporate Finance and Governance
Digital Financial Intermediation
Finance & Investment
Financial Risks and Capital Flows
Global Business

International Finance
Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles
Real Estate Finance
Finance Residential
Commercial Real Estate
Housing Market
Real Estate Policy Reform
Green Finance

Submission

All submitted papers should report original and unpublished work, experimental or theoretical, and are not under consideration for publications elsewhere. All papers should be no less than 4 pages in length and must strictly follow the format of the symposium template. All papers are subject to reviews and edits. Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full text papers that includes title, abstract, introduction, tables/figures and references. Other styles of papers are not accepted. Please submit your papers in both .doc/.docx AND .pdf formats as attachments via email to sympo_bratislava@icftba.org by the given deadline. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance.

Publication

Accepted papers of the symposium will be published in Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences (Print ISSN 2754-1169), and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Google Scholar and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.

This symposium is organized by ICFTBA 2025 and it will independently proceed the submission and publication process.

Ways to Participate

Attenance Onsite:

The symposium welcomes participants to attend on-site and share the innovative experiences and researches with the group. Therefore, we provide some general information about the visa application. If you want to attend the symposium on-site, please email the symposium committee: sympo_bratislava@icftba.org.

Visa

Visa for the Slovak Republic

In order to ensure the information is correct and up to date, there may be changes which we are not aware of. And different countries have different rules for the visa application. It is always a good idea to check the latest regulations in your country. This page just gives some general information of the visa application.

Slovakia Visa Information

If your travel destination is one Schengen Member State, you should lodge the application at the diplomatic mission of that Member State. If your travel destination includes more than one Member State, the application should be lodged at the diplomatic mission of the Member State of the main destination. The main destination is understood to be the destination where the applicant intends to spend the longest time or where the main purpose of the intended journey is carried out. If no main destination can be determined, you should lodge your visa application at the diplomatic mission of the Member State whose external border you intend to cross first.

The list of diplomatic missions of the Slovak Republic

The Schengen visa application shall be lodged at the territorially competent Slovak diplomatic mission. If the foreigner is residing in the third country (other than the country of his nationality), s/he may submit his/her visa application at the diplomatic mission territorially competent for the country of his current residence. Any exemption from the rule shall be profoundly justified by the applicant and is subject to approval of the diplomatic mission.
Apart from the possibility to apply for a visa directly at the diplomatic mission, there is a possibility to lodge the Schengen visa application in the visa centre, as long as the Slovak Republic is cooperating with an external service provider in the country of your residence.

What type of visa do I need?

It is advisable that your supporting documents be translated into Romanian or English by an authorized translator. All documents you submit must be legible. All attached documents must be presented in original and copy when you visit the Romanian diplomatic mission / consular post.The type of visa you need depends on the length and purpose of your visit. The visa can be issued for one, two or multiple entries. A decision on the validity of visa, length of stay and number of entries is made by the diplomatic mission in line with the Schengen rules.

Airport transit visa (A)

You can usually stay in the international transit area at the airport without a visa, while waiting for a connecting flight. However, some nationals or categories are required to have a valid visa, even if they do not leave the international transit area. An airport transit visa authorizes the holder to transit solely through the airport's international transit area.

Uniform Schengen visa (C)

In general, the Member States issue uniform Schengen visas valid at the territory of all Member States. The uniform Schengen visa entitles its holder to enter and stay in the Schengen area for a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, which entails considering the 180-day period preceding each day of stay. The Schengen visa may be issued with maximum validity of 5 years.

In certain cases a territorial validity of a visa may be limited to the territory of the Member State which has issued the visa or to the territory of some but not all Member States. Information on the territorial validity is indicated on the visa.

National (long-stay) visa (D)

National (long-stay) visa may be issued for stays of duration of more than 90 days. A third country national may be granted a national visa, if

a) it is necessary in relation with the granting of a residence permit in the Slovak Republic;

b) the applicant is older than 15 years and is accepted for language education at a language school in the extent of not less than 25 lessons per week;

c) it is necessary in order to fulfil the obligations of the Slovak Republic following from international treaties;

d) it is in the interest of the Slovak Republic;

e) the applicant is a family member of a foreigner who was granted asylum or subsidiary protection.

The national visa entitles its holder to reside in the Slovak Republic for the duration of its validity but also in other Member States for a period not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. The national visa may be issued with maximum validity of 1 year.

Please note that if the length of stay of a foreigner in the Slovak Republic exceeds 90 days the foreigner shall apply for a residence permit or a national visa (if the criteria for the granting of the national visa are met).

https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/en/visa-and-services/national-visa

Which document should I submit with a visa application?

In general, when lodging the application the applicant is required to:

1) present a completed application form

2) present a valid travel document

3) present a full-face colour photo, conform to ICAO standards

4) allow the collection of his fingerprints

5) provide supporting documents indicating the purpose and conditions of the journey

6) where applicable, provide proof of possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance

NOTICE:

Should your application be denied, the organizing committee cannot change the decision of visa officer, nor will ICFTBA engage in discussion or correspondence with the visa application center on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee CANNOT be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.