We invite you to submit your research papers to be presented at the 4th International Scientific Conference entitled: Greece 2040: Education, Research-Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Institutions and Economy – Financial Literacy. The aim of the Conference is to promote scientific research and academic dialogue through the presentation of original scientific papers which examine, from both an empirical and theoretical perspective, the economic, institutional and growth dimensions of Education, Research & Innovation, AI and Defense, as well as the contribution of the Institutions and Financial Literacy to Sustainable Economic Development/Growth and the functioning of modern economies. The conference is co-organised by the Department of Accounting and Finance of the Athens University of Economics and Business and the Hellenic Institute of Economics of Education, Lifelong Learning, Research & Innovation.