On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to invite you to participate in the 9th EBES Conference, in Rome, Italy, which will bring together many distinguished researchers from all over the world. Participants will find opportunities for presenting new research, exchanging information, and discussing current issues. Although we focus on Europe and Asia, all papers from major business, finance, and economics fields - theoretical or empirical - are highly encouraged. Abstract submission for the 9th EBES Conference will start on August 1st, 2012. I also would like to remind you that the deadline for abstract submission is October 31st, 2012. I look forward to receiving your submissions and to seeing you on January 11-13, 2013 in Rome, Italy.