Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia

Turiba University (Latvia), University of Latvia (Latvia)

Dev Sanskriti University (India), University of Madras (India),
University of Hyderabad, Manipal University (India)

International Scientific Network and Business Forum

The first half of 2015 is marked by the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU. It is not only an
important event demanding great responsibility, but also an opportunity to implement creative and thoughtprovoking ideas on issues collectively important to the governments, general public and each individual in
the EU member states.
Latvia as an EU member state and internationally recognized as an efficient transportation hub in the Baltic
Sea Region is highly interested to promote an exchange of views on how India and Latvia might create a
network of cooperation in different academic, research and business aspects in the future.
Latvia stresses the importance of discussing such issues as Ayurveda and modern science, biology and
environment, climate changes, society, traditions, religion, education, pharmacology, arts, business
environment and tourism, opportunities for the development of the transport and logistic linkages between
Europe and Asia.
DATE: May 28 - 30, 2015
VENUE: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, K.Valdemara street 3, LV-1395, Riga Latvia
Turiba University, 68 Graudu street, LV-1058, Riga, Latvia
University of Latvia, Raia blvd. 19, LV-1050, Riga, Latvia
TIME-TABLE:
May 28

Fostering Latvia-India Cooperation

9.30 a.m., Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Registration for Network and Business Forum
10.00 a.m. 12 noon, Opening Ceremony. Opening Addresses: Prime Minister of Latvia, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Latvia, HE Ambassador of India, Rectors of the Universities, Keynote Speakers from
Latvia, India, Belgium
13 p.m., Lunch at Turiba University
14 p.m. - 18 p.m., Turiba University, Business Forum
Keynote hosts from Latvia, India, Lithuania, Estonia; Interactive Discussions
19 p.m., Social programme, optional: Old Riga sightseeing tour, dinner
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May 29
10 a.m. 18 p.m., Turiba University
XVI International Scientific Conference: Towards Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Europe:
Challenges for Future Development
10 a.m. 18 p.m., University of Latvia
Scientific Conference
Session_1: Society, Traditions, Religion & Education: Challenges for Future Development and
Globalization.
Session_2: Biology and Environment as affected by climate changes
19 p.m. Social programme, optional: Departure by buses to Midsummer festival at University of Latvia
country house Ratnieki, Sigulda. Folk group & Midsummer night performance. Return by buses to Riga
after midnight.

May 30
10 a.m. - 13 p.m., University of Latvia
Scientific Conference
Session_3: Ayurveda and Modern Science of Health
13 p.m., Conference Conclusions & Closing Ceremony
14 p.m. 17 p.m., University of Latvia Botanical garden; meeting Indian diaspora and dinner

Scientific Conferences Description

May 29
Turiba University
XVI International Scientific Conference: Towards Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Europe:
Challenges for Future Development
TOPICALITY OF THE CONFERENCE:
The theme of the Conference has been chosen bearing in mind the overall priorities of the European
Commissions Europe 2020 Strategy, concentrating on the key factors of European economic growth in the
coming years. Europe 2020 concentrates on three key priorities for delivering growth: smart growth through
investment in education and innovative economic development, sustainable growth through emphasis on
environmentally friendly solutions, and inclusive growth, emphasising employment and social and territorial
cohesion. All of those goals are interrelated and have considerably influenced the choice of themes for this
Conference.
KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:
TOURISM:
Global economy and tourism
EU policy and tourism
Tourism as a driving force for regional
development
Innovation in tourism
Special interest groups in tourism

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH:

Education for smart and inclusive growth
The role of lifelong learning for the
industry and personality development
Education and the new media
The changing role of universities
New approaches and methods in research
GOVERNANCE AND LAW
Opportunities and the role of EU member
states in European governance
Ensuring the rule of law and effective
legislative process
Enhancement of competency in security
and law enforcement institutions;
The growing role of intellectual property
rights in the EU economy

CULTURE & SOCIETY

Cultural identity and globalization
Social legacy and cultural heritage
The digital society and social dynamics
Cultural, environmental and linguistic
diversity - European treasures

BUSINESS
Responsible and ethical business
New conceptions in business as a basis for
competitiveness
Instruments and indicators for sustainable
economy
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May 29
University of Latvia
Scientific Conference
Session_1: Society, Traditions, Religion & Education: Challenges for Future Development and
Globalization
KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:
The focus of Indian scholars on European studies
The focus of European scholars on Indian studies
How Europe as an environment and how Europeans as humans are represented in different aspects
of modern Indian culture (literature, philosophy etc.)
What India expects from Europe?
Academic studies of modern India and Ancient India
Some major fields of interest: linguistics, history, anthropology
How Europe and India try to preserve their natural and cultural heritage and what it means for
future development in the globalized world
Religion and education challenges the contemporary world
Combining irrational and rational attitudes towards the world
Session_2: Biology and Environment as Affected by Climate Changes
KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:
Climate changes affecting Latvia
Climate changes affecting India
Natural preservation problems in Latvia and India
May 30
University of Latvia
Scientific Conference
Session_3: Ayurveda and Modern Science of Health
KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:
Opportunities and challenges of integrative medicine
New approach to clinical studies in Ayurveda
Ayurveda in Latvia: current situation and future perspectives
Ayurveda and pharmacology

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE CONFERENCE: Latvian and English

REGISTRATION: researchers and speakers wishing to attend the International Scientific Network and
Business Forum are requested to sign up online at Turiba University home page, site Business & Science
along with abstracts, consisting of 1400 -1600 characters with spaces and three to four key words by
December 19, 2014
NOTIFICATION ON PAPER ACCEPTANCE: by January 10, 2015
SUBMISSION OF PAPER:
1. For XVI International Scientific Conference, Turiba University: Towards Smart, Sustainable
and Inclusive Europe: Challenges for Future Development, full paper not exceeding eight A4
pages, 20 000 characters to the Conference Executive Board conference@turiba.lv by February 1,
2015
2. For Scientific Conference, University of Latvia for all three sessions, full papers not exceeding
eight A4 pages, 20 000 characters with spaces will be expected to be submitted on the day of
presentation
REVIEW OF PAPER: for XVI International Scientific Conference, Turiba University by March 1, 2015
SUBMISSION OF FINAL PAPER: for XVI International Scientific Conference, Turiba University by
April 1, 2015
PUBLICATION OF PAPER: all papers will be published:
1. For Turiba University XVI International Scientific Conference: Towards Smart, Sustainable and
Inclusive Europe: Challenges for Future Development in the scientific Conference Proceedings
CD, ISSN 1691-6069 on the day of presentation of papers, posted on Turiba University home page
and EBSCO data base
2. The best paper submitted for Turiba University XVI International Scientific Conference: Towards
Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Europe: Challenges for Future Development will be
published in an internationally recognized tourism journal EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND RECREATION, http://www.ejthr.com/
3. For Scientific Conference: University of Latvia, Session_1: Society, Traditions, Religion &
Education: Challenges for Future Development and Globalization, Session_2: Biology and
Environment as Affected by Climate Changes and Session_3: Ayurveda and Modern Science
about Health on Acta Universitatis Latviensis, ISSN 1404-2157 after presentation of papers

All papers will be published after being reviewed by the experts of the Conference Scientific Board
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PARTICIPATION FEE: 95 EUR

For PhD students: 75 EUR
Participants from organizing universities are not expected to pay participation fee
Participation on social program: will be charged separately
Bank transfer by April 1, 2015
"Turiba University" LTD
Graudu street 68, Riga, LV-1058, Latvia
Unified Registration No.40003135880
JSC "Swedbank"
SWIFT code: HABALV22
Settlement multi account No. LV65 HABA 0551 0013 4598 3
Indicating name, surname, representing organization and purpose: International Scientific Network and
Business Forum
The participation fee includes publication of abstracts and proceedings, preparation of conference materials,
transport expenses, coffee breaks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: will be published online at Turiba Univerity home page, site Business
& Science, can be obtained by phone + 371 67619693 or by email to the Conference Executive Board:
conference@turiba.lv or indiancentre@lu.lv