Tunisia International Conference on Economics Finance & Accounting

OVERVIEW

You are cordially invited to submit your research papers for presentation at the 2024 Tunisia-International Conference on Economics Finance and Accounting (TICEFA 2024) that will take place on May 24-26, 2024 in Hammamet (Tunisia), the primary tourist destination in Tunisia.

The TICEFA 2024 conference is jointly organized by International Finance Group Tunisia, IFGT, Tunis El Manar University, Laboratory of Research in Innovative Management, Risk, Accounting and Finance, LARIMRAF, Manouba University, Governance, Finance & Comptabilité, GFC, Sfax University, and Association Tunisienne pour la Recherche Scientifique en Risk Management (ASTURIMA).

Finance is a highly interdisciplinary and constantly evolving field, as it includes the theory and application of financial resource management to maximize results and accomplish particular goals. This multidisciplinary field utilizes concepts from statistics, mathematics, accounting, physics, computing information technology, law, philosophy, psychology, political science, public policy, sustainability, climate change, and economics. These connections highlight the interdisciplinary nature of finance and the need for researchers and professionals in the field to have a broad understanding of various disciplines. Successful finance professionals often draw on knowledge from multiple fields to make informed decisions in dynamic and complex financial environments.

Given these features of finance, the TICEFA annual conference intends to discuss and shed light on the interconnections between finance and other fields. This year will be the first of a series of conferences dealing with the interconnections of finance with other disciplines and will particularly open the debate about «Quantum Finance». This innovative discipline merges quantum physics and quantum computing methodologies with finance to efficiently address complex financial challenges. While the relationship between finance and quantum physics is still a nascent area, the practical application of quantum computing in finance, known as Quantum Finance, holds promising potential. Quantum computing, though in early stages, has the capability to solve specific problems more efficiently than classical computers, particularly in optimization, algorithms, financial modeling, simulation, and information security. However, challenges related to technical complexities, ethical considerations, data privacy, and the absence of a regulatory framework underscore the ongoing debate and research in the application of quantum technology in finance. The TICEFA conference will serve as a platform to delve into these discussions, shedding light on the future intersections of finance and quantum technologies.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Hichem Eleuch, University of Sharjah

Dr. Hichem Eleuch, a Professor of Physics at the University of Sharjah, UAE, holds a Diplom-Ingenieur Univ. in Electrical and Information Engineering from the Technical University of Munich and a Ph.D. in Quantum Physics from Kastler Brossel Laboratory at Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris and Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, France. Serving as the Principal Investigator of the "Quantum Information, Quantum Simulation, and Quantum Processing" Research Group, his diverse research interests span quantum optics, quantum computing, mathematical physics, and complex systems. Dr. Eleuch's academic contributions extend to over 280 papers in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals, along with 13 US patents. He has worked at and visited several prestigious universities and research institutes including Texas A&M University, Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems, Princeton University, McGill University, Auckland University, and University of Montreal. He has been awarded several fellowships (from the Fulbright Foundation, Max Planck Society, and the International Center of Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy). He is also a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences, a Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, USA, and a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Academy of Scientists. Recently he has been awarded the Prize of Excellence from the Arabic Physical Society.

Dr. Shakir Ullah, Fayetteville State University

Dr. Ullah is an Associate Professor of Finance at Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, United States. Earlier, he worked at the University of Louisiana, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., and the University of Southampton, UK. He is a member of the AAOIFI Working Committee on Sustainable Financing under AAOIFI’s Governance and Ethics Board.
Dr. Ullah holds a Ph.D. in banking and finance from the University of Southampton, U.K., and an MBA in finance and strategic management from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea, and a B.Sc in Computer Science and Mathematics. He has published over twenty articles. Dr. Ullah is an internationally renowned professor in his field. He has spoken and continues to speak at renowned international conferences as a Guest/Keynote speaker. Dr. Ullah’s research interests include FinTech, blockchain, corporate governance, sustainable finance, Islamic finance, and corporate social responsibility.

Nejia Gharbi, CEO Deposit Loan Fund (CDC, Tunisia)

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Holder of a master's degree in management in 1987 and a diploma in the ENA Superior Cycle in 1991, Nejia Gharbi began her career as the general control of public services at the primary from April 1991 to July 2001, then administrative and financial manager of the project valuation of the cultural heritage funded by the World Bank from August 2001 to January 2009, State controller of the Phosphate and Fure Sector sector from 2009 to February 2012 and from March 2012 to June 2014, Secretary General of Tunisair, from July 2014 to March 2018 Mission manager in the office of the head of government and director general of the investor supervision unit and since April 2018, DGA of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations CDC. And since November 2015, she has accumulated with her duties the post of president of the Board of Directors of the STB. She also followed several training cycles and training of trainers with BM, SFI and BERD.

Feriel Chabrak, CEO Banque de Tunisie et des Emirates (BTE)

Feriel Chabrak is an expert in the banking and financial sector, boasting a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a strong background in banking strategies and operations, she specializes in various areas including market activities such as money markets, foreign exchange, bonds, and treasury securities. Her expertise also extends to asset-liability management (ALM), banking techniques, financial engineering, and digital finance. Holding advanced degrees from renowned institutions like the University of Paris I – Panthéon SORBONNE, she has continuously honed her skills and knowledge throughout her career. With extensive experience in treasury management and investment, she has held significant roles in top financial institutions, including Director of Treasury at TSB (formerly STUSID BANK), where she oversaw various critical functions such as refinancing, asset management, and market activities. Furthermore, Feriel has made significant contributions to education, serving as a professional instructor at the School of Commerce and as an accredited trainer at the National Center for Continuing Education and Professional Promotion. Beyond her professional endeavors, Feriel has also demonstrated exceptional leadership in governance, serving as President of various boards and actively participating in committees focused on financial market development and project management.

Maher Gaida, CEO, lecturer and Senior Auditor

Former vice President of Tunisian Institute of Chartered Accountants, expert in business process reengeniring, risk and fraud prevention, payroll processing & financial and accounting management.With more than 25 years experience in finance, telecom, Oil &Gas, industry and service sectors.

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