Bled eConference attracts speakers and delegates from business, government, information technology providers and universities and is the major venue for researchers working in all aspects of “e”. There will be a variety of keynote speakers from industry, government and academe. The conference venue is the alpine village of Bled, 30 km south of the Austrian border - one of the most beautiful spots imaginable. Expect to learn and play and come away feeling that you have achieved more than you normally would at any conference.

• A fully-refereed Research Track, devoted to researchers in all aspects of "e";
• A Business and Government Panel Track which attracts eminent business and government leaders from Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific;
• Business, Government and Academic Meetings offering unparalleled opportunities to think and share with colleagues from around the world.

In June 2009, 180 delegates from 25 countries attended the Bled eConference.

The theme for this year’s conference eTrust: Implications for the Individual, Enterprises and Society is reflecting an ongoing discussion about fundamental considerations for the growth and stability of markets and communities: trust. As emerging digital environments generate new ways of communication and interaction between individuals and individuals and organizations based on new infrastructures there is an increasing demand for a more reliable eWorld.

New eResponsiblities have to be taken by all stakeholders of the eWorld in order to cope with emerging eRisk challenges: businesses, governments, and individuals in their multiple roles as managers, politicians, employees, parents, citizens, etc.

Actions have to be taken on both the macro and the micro level, organizational configurations, process related issues, new kind of products and services, and necessary infrastructures and technologies as well as respective policies have to be discussed.