The Protoc0l
📌 About The Event
No fluff. No polished sales pitches.
The Protoc0l is where deep tech, enterprise AI, regulatory frameworks, and Web3 infrastructure converge.
Hosted by Tech Bridge & SYAdvisory, this edition brings together top-tier global engineers, founders, legal experts, and financial institutions. We are stripping away the marketing noise to deliver high-density content, real-world architecture, legal compliance, and battlefield-tested tech.
🎙️ Panel Discussions: High-Signal Panels (1 Hour)
A series of fast-paced, deep-dive discussions featuring industry leaders:
Keynote Speech (15 min)
Speaker: Danica Kostova (Founding Engineer, Mandel AI & Google Community Lead)
Topic: Breaking into Silicon Valley: How Mandel AI Transformed Supply Chains with AI
Panel 1 (15 min)
Speakers: Timothy Lea (CTO, Decimo), Gabriel Lea (CEO, Decimo), Dimitar Kaldamukov (Founding Partner, actlegal)
Topic: Tech, Execution, and the Law: Navigating Product Scale and Regulatory Pitfalls
Panel 2 (15 min)
Moderator: Elena Kaneva (Co-founder, Awesomesauce / ex-tbi)
Speakers: Julian Borisov (Head of Data Science, tbi Bank), Miroslav Zlatev (Senior Expert, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works)
Topic: Data-Driven Decisions: From Enterprise Banking to Public Sector Transformation
Panel 3 (15 min)
Moderator: Sofia Lyateva (CMO / Co-founder, Nisha)
Speakers: Vanina Ivanova (Founder, SOLsisters), Claudio Cuccovillo (Founder, GENGHIS)
Topic: New rules for web3, Compliance, MiCA: What will happen with the web3 in Europe?
Panel 4 (15 min)
To be announced!
🤝 Partners & Supporters
We are proud to bring this event together alongside leading tech hubs, Web3 innovators, and industry pioneers:
Host: Tech Bridge Tech Bridge 2026
Co-host: SYAdvisory www.syadvisory.co
Ecosystem Partners: Bulgaria Fintech Association
Ecosystem Partners: BWB (Blockchain Week Bulgaria)
Community & Tech Partners: Google Developers Group
Institutional Partner: Invest Sofia
Strategic Partner: Bulgarian-Albanian Business Chamber
Energy Partner: Red Bull ⚡
Official Media Partner: The AI Show 🎙️ (Global AI Talk Show)
Featured Industry Experts From: Google community, tbi bank, Decimo, GENGHIS, Mandel Ai, leading Financial Institutions & Web3 Legal Advisory Firms
🌐 Who Should Attend?
AI Engineers & web2/web3 Developers: Working on LLMs, RAG, protocol design, and smart contracts.
Founders & Entrepreneurs: Building scalable Web3, fintech, or AI-native startups.
Legal & Compliance Specialists: Navigating MiCA, digital asset regulations, and cross-border frameworks.
Fintech Leaders & Bankers: Bridging traditional banking with stablecoins and decentralized finance.
Investors & VCs: Looking for working tech, strong infrastructure, and institutional-grade projects.
🗓️ Event Agenda
[06:30 PM – 07:00 PM] – Check-in & Welcome
[07:00 PM – 07:10 PM] – Opening Remarks by Tech Bridge
[07:10 PM – 07:25 PM] – Panel 1
[07:25 PM – 07:40 PM] – Panel 2
[07:40 PM – 07:55 PM] – Panel 3
[07:55 PM – 08:10 PM] – Panel 4
[08:10 PM – 10:30 PM] - Networking
Drinks, open discussions, deal-making, and high-value networking.
💡 Note: Capacity is limited, and registrations are subject to approval to maintain a high-density, cross-industry network.