National Business Conference Sofia 2026
Lider.BG National Business Conference – Bulgaria 2026
Leadership. Investment. Innovation. Security.
3 November 2026 | 14:00
Aula 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?
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
Hosts: Eva Kikerezova & Nadya Stanoeva
14:00 – 14:15
OFFICIAL OPENING
Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov, PhD – Rector of the University of National and World Economy
Bilyana Georgieva – Executive Director of LIDER.BG and Member of the Management Board of the Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce
14:15 – 14:20
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Alexander Pulev – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry (TBC)
14:25 – 14:30
SHELL CORPORATE PRESENTATION
Miroslav Samuilov – Commercial Director
14:30 – 15:00
National Dialogue I
BULGARIA’S NEW INVESTMENT MAP
Moderator: Nadya Stanoeva
Participants:
ADVANCE - EXPERT ASSESSMENTS – Tsenka Bozhilova, Managing Partner
ABB – Teodora Petrova-Vasileva, Commercial Director
Ebury – Svetoslav Georgiev, Executive Director
Ministry of Economy, Industry and Investment – Krasimir Yakimov, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry (TBC)
Invest Bulgaria Agency – Angel Ivanov, Executive Director
Invest Sofia – Dr. Maria Hristova, Chief Executive Officer
Duration: 30 minutes
15:00 – 15:30
National Dialogue II
WHEN BUSINESS THINKS IN REAL TIME – DATA, AI AND AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING
Moderator: Nadya Stanoeva
Participants:
Up Tombou – Boris Milev, Executive Director
Royal Tech & ERP4 – Lyudmil Georgiev, Executive Director
SB Accounting – Representative
STAMH – Vladimir Shokordov, Commercial Director
Praven Intelekt – Representative
Duration: 30 minutes
15:30 – 16:00
National Dialogue III
BUSINESS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION – Energy, People, Mobility and Security
Moderator: Nadya Stanoeva
Participants:
ETEM – Todor Fidanov, Executive Director
EVN – Representative
ATTORNIA – Attorney Bianka Racheva, Lawyer and Migration Law Expert
Travel by Electric – Denitsa Daverova, Founder
Sectron – Representative
Scorpio Security Agency – Vaska Penkova, Owner
Duration: 30 minutes
16:30 – 17:00
LIDER.BG HONORARY AWARDS
For Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Bulgaria
Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov, PhD – for his contribution to the advancement of higher education
Award presented by: Attorney Viktor Gugushev, Chairman of the Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Honorary Consul of Romania in Bulgaria
Eng. Plamen Panchev – for the development of Trakia Economic Zone as the largest and one of the most sustainably developing public-private industrial parks in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe
Award presented by: Krasimir Yakimov – Deputy Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry (TBC)
Kalin Kamenov – for his contribution to the development of Vratsa and to strengthening Northwestern Bulgaria’s position as a region with significant investment and technological potential
Award presented by: Emrah Sazak – Executive Director of the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
17:00 – 17:15
CLOSING SESSION
BULGARIA 2027: WHAT CHANGES FROM HERE
A summary of the discussions and presentation of the key takeaways from the LIDER.BG National Business Conference.
17:15 – 17:30
OFFICIAL CLOSING
Bilyana Georgieva – Executive Director of LIDER.BG
17:30 – 19:00
EXPO AREA, BUSINESS COCKTAIL & PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
The Expo Area will showcase products, services and business solutions from Hormann, ElNexus, Smart Factoring, Balkansworks, NTZ, Smart Stuff, Lead Vision, AI@Business, 50 Best Products, as well as companies participating in the panel discussions.
A concluding networking session offering opportunities for direct meetings, new business connections and professional exchange between representatives of the business community, public institutions, the diplomatic corps, academia and LIDER.BG partners.
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/