Armenia-Bulgaria Tech Bridge
An evening in Yerevan for the people building tech ties between Armenia and Bulgaria. IT companies, startups, investors, public institutions, and the governmental sector from both countries meet in one room.
Two hours of a short program, then one hour of open networking with national cuisines. The goal is direct business connections and concrete joint projects in IT, outsourcing, fintech, and innovation within policy of deepening ties between the EU and Armenia.
Why now
Armenia and Bulgaria signed a memorandum on AI, startups and IT talent in July 2025.
Direct flights Sofia - Yerevan start on 7 November 2026.
There has been no dedicated tech event between the two countries so far.
Who will be in the room
50-70 guests from both countries:
Armenian IT companies and startups looking for partners in the EU
Bulgarian companies working in Armenia or looking at the market
Investors
Public institutions, embassies, chambers of commerce and industry associations
Program
18:00 Registration and welcome coffee
18:20 Opening remarks by Digital Yerevan
18:30 Partner remarks
18:40 Keynotes: the tech ecosystems of Armenia and Bulgaria. Two 10-minute talks on key figures, growth areas and where to cooperate
19:00 Panel: "Building a sustainable tech bridge between Armenia and Bulgaria". Speakers from both countries, moderated by Digital Yerevan
19:30 Startup lightning pitches. 3-4 startups from Armenia and Bulgaria, 3 minutes each, short Q&A
19:50 Wrap-up and next steps: joint initiatives
20:00 Networking reception
Speakers will be announced on this page.
Event is only by invitation.
Good to know
Language: English
Participation is free. Seats are limited to 70, so every registration is approved by the organizers.
The evening falls on the first day of DigiTec 2026 (20-22 November, Meridian Centre), so one trip to Yerevan covers both.
Photo and video will be taken during the event.
Want to pitch?
If you run a startup in Armenia or Bulgaria, tick the pitch box in the registration form. We pick 3-4 teams and confirm by email.
Organizer
Digital Yerevan is an NGO connecting Armenia's regulators, embassies, universities and global tech companies.