The first annual Balkan Economic Forum (BEF) Conference will be held in Greece on 9 November 2015 at Cotsen Hall located at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens on the historic grounds of the Gennadius Library, a landmarked Athenian building in the city centre. The address is: 9 Anapiron Polemou Street, GR-10676 Athens. The BEF conference features guest speakers, discussion groups and business networking events that allow industry experts, government officials, academicians and NGO representatives to exchange ideas, re-think existing business models, form new partnerships and develop strategies for the advancement of Balkan economic growth and global competitiveness.