SEW26 – Day 2 - Tech & Future Day
SEW26 May 29, 2026 | Sofia
Startup Europe Week (SEW) is one of Europe’s largest regional entrepreneurship initiatives, connecting startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders across 300+ cities in more than 50 countries. Sofia has been part of the SEW network for nearly a decade, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration within the local and international startup ecosystem.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary edition of SEW Sofia, focused on AI and the future of technology, defense innovation, funding opportunities in deep tech, cybersecurity.
📍 NETWORKING Premium Coworking & Event Spaces – Gurko Panorama Rooftop
🎟️ Free entry with registration
🌍 All sessions in English
17:00 – 17:30 Welcome & SEW Opening – Tech & Future Day
17:30 – 18:00 From Entrepreneur to Developer in 30 Minutes LIVE by our host Emil Shekerdzhiiski
18:00 – 19:00 Panel: AI-Native Startups
Speakers: Ivaylo Sekulitchki, Ivaylo Ivanov, Hristo Peev, Sabina Hristova, Moderator: Monica Manolova
19:00 – 19:20 What AI Changes About Building Companies by the SEW founder Igor Tasic
19:40 – 20:00 Defense Innovation: EU Funding Shift & NATO Initiatives by Mariya Nenkova, Infinitus Ltd.
20:00 – 21:00 Panel: Deep Tech & the Future of Defense
Speakers: Spas Ivanov, Petar Kirkov, Tsvatan Blagoev, Moderator: Iliya Kolev, ATN Defence
21:00 – 21:15 Cybersecurity by design
SEW26 10-Year Celebration Party from 21:15
Special live performance by Maria Georga, part of the Mystery of Bulgarian Voices.
Networking, food, drinks, and conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
Drinks are complimentary thanks to SEW26 sponsors Devin, Heineken, and Bratanov Wines.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Host of SEW26 Sofia: NETWORKING Premium Coworking
Sponsors: Devin, Heineken, Bratanov wines, AnetFoto, Flag Flag, Omai.tv
Partners: CyberCLUB, United Drone Community Association, DEA, Bright Mojo, Founder Institute CEE, IMPETUS, Vitosha Venture Partners, BVCA, Automotive & Mobility EDIH Bulgaria, BuddyGuard, Botanic Lab, shift^, Kingo, Ethermind, Infinitus Ltd, SentIRX, ATN Defence
Media partner: The Recursive