National Business Conference Sofia 2026

Lider.BG National Business Conference – Bulgaria 2026 Leadership. Investment. Innovation. Security. 3 November 2026 | 14:00Aula Maxima, University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria Strategic Partner: University of National and World Economy (UNWE) Bulgaria's Premier Business Leadership Forum The Lider.BG National Business Conference is the flagship event of the Lider.BG Regional Business Conferences initiative and the culminating business forum of the year. Bringing together senior government officials, mayors, ambassadors, investors, CEOs, business organisations, universities and international partners, the conference provides a platform for strategic dialogue on the future competitiveness of Bulgaria and the country's economic priorities for 2027 and beyond. Held in partnership with the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Bulgaria's largest business university, the conference concludes the annual series of Lider.BG Regional Business Conferences and presents the key conclusions and strategic recommendations emerging from discussions held across the country. Who Will Attend? Prime Minister and Members of the Government (TBC) Ministers and Deputy Ministers Mayors of Bulgarian municipalities Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps CEOs of leading Bulgarian and international companies Investors and financial institutions Universities and academic leaders Chambers of commerce and business organisations Why Attend? The conference offers an exclusive opportunity to: ✔ Meet senior government officials and institutional leaders ✔ Engage with CEOs of leading Bulgarian and international companies ✔ Connect with ambassadors, investors and business organisations ✔ Explore Bulgaria's investment opportunities and economic priorities ✔ Discuss artificial intelligence, digital transformation and economic security ✔ Establish high-value partnerships through executive networking Conference Programme 13:00 – 14:00 - Registration & Welcome Coffee 14:00 – 14:05 Conference Opening Hosts Eva Kikerezova & Nadia Stanoeva 14:05 – 14:15 Official Opening Rumen Radev - Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria (TBC) Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov - Rector, University of National and World Economy 14:15 – 14:25 Keynote Address: Bulgaria 2027 - Towards a Competitive Bulgaria 2030 Alexander Poulev - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry (TBC) Investment • Industry • Economic Growth Executive Panel I - Bulgaria's New Investment Map Moderator • Emrah Sazak – Chief Executive Officer, Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Panellists • Krasimir Yakimov – Deputy Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry (TBC) • Angel Ivanov – Executive Director, Invest Bulgaria Agency • Miroslav Samuilov – Commercial Director, Shell • Todor Fidanov – Chief Executive Officer, ETEM • Dr Maria Hristova – Chief Executive Officer, Invest Sofia • Svetoslav Georgiev – Chief Executive Officer, Ebury Executive Panel II - Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and the Future of Business Panellists: • Boris Milev – Chief Executive Officer, Up Tombou • Ludmil Georgiev – Chief Executive Officer, Royal Technology & ERP4 • Representative – SB Accounting • Vladimir Shokordov – Commercial Director, STAMH • Zlatina Zlateva – Chief Executive Officer, Sirvis • Representative – Praven Intelect Executive Panel III - Economic Security: The New Driver of Competitiveness Panellists: • Representative – ABB (TBC) • Representative – EVN • Representative – Attornia • Denitsa Daverova – Founder, Travel by Electric • Representative – Sectron • Kamen Penkov – Commercial Director, Scorpio Security Agency 16:30 – 17:00 Lider.BG Honours Ceremony Recognising Outstanding Contributions to Bulgaria's Economic Development Awards presented to: Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov - Rector, UNWE For his contribution to higher education and academic excellence. Eng. Plamen Panchev - Co-Founder, Trakia Economic Zone For his contribution to the development of Bulgaria's largest public-private industrial park. Kalin Kamenov - Mayor of Vratsa For his contribution to the economic and technological transformation of Northwestern Bulgaria. 17:00 – 17:15 Closing Plenary Bulgaria 2027 - Key Messages for Business, Government and Investors Presentation of the strategic conclusions and recommendations emerging from the National Business Conference. 17:15 – 17:30 Official Closing Bilyana Georgieva - Chief Executive Officer, Lider.BG 17:30 – 19:00 Executive Networking Reception Business Cocktail, Executive Networking, Strategic Meetings About Lider.BG Lider.BG is an independent Bulgarian business media and organiser of regional and national business conferences dedicated to investment, entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development. Since 2022, the Lider.BG Regional Business Conferences have brought together business leaders, government institutions, municipalities, investors, universities, chambers of commerce and international organisations, creating a nationwide platform for dialogue, partnerships and sustainable economic growth. The National Business Conference is the culmination of this annual initiative, bringing together the country's key decision-makers to discuss Bulgaria's strategic economic priorities and future competitiveness. Registration Participation is free of charge upon prior registration. Advance registration is required. Seats are limited. Learn More https://lider.bg/naczionalna-biznes-konferencziya-sofiya-2026/