Beyond the Code: Meet the Bulgarian Software Sector (Slush side event)

​Bulgaria’s software sector is no longer a hidden gem — it’s a driving force behind some of the most advanced solutions in AI, fintech, defense, cybersecurity, gaming, and enterprise tech.

​Join us for an exclusive side event at Slush, where top Bulgarian software companies meet global investors, startup founders, and corporate leaders to spark cross-border collaborations.

​What to expect:

• ​Showcase: Meet the visionaries building globally competitive products from Bulgaria

• ​Insights: Understand why Bulgaria is consistently ranked among Europe’s most competitive IT destinations

• ​Opportunities: Build partnerships, explore outsourcing and R&D potential, and tap into one of Europe’s most skilled engineering talent pools

​Who should attend:
Corporate innovation leaders, scale-up founders, and decision-makers looking to access top-tier software expertise.

Partners
This event is made possible through the collaboration of:

• ​​The Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency (BSMEPA) – The national body supporting the international growth of Bulgaria’s small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering trade missions, and connecting Bulgarian companies to global markets.

• ​​The Recursive – A leading CEE-focused media and ecosystem builder, amplifying the stories of founders, investors, and innovators shaping the region’s future.

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Agenda

10:00 – 10:05 -  Welcoming by Kristiana Kuneva, Chief Business Development Officer @The Recursive

10:05 – 10:25 - From Outsourcing to Value Creation: Redefining Tech Partnerships in CEE (Fireside Chat)
- Irina Stoyanova, Commercial Director @Mobile Wave Solutions
- Kristiana Kuneva, Chief Business Development Officer @The Recursive (Moderator)

10:25 - 11:30 - Closing Remarks & Networking