Following the success of our inaugural forum in London last year, the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BBCC), in partnership with the Bulgarian Embassy in London, the British Embassy in Sofia, and the Economic and Commercial Department of the Embassy of Bulgaria in London, are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Invest in Bulgaria Forum.
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 13:00 – 19:30 BST
Location: Central London (Venue to be announced to registered guests)
As Bulgaria cements its reputation as a strategic hub for high-tech innovation, stable energy transition, and defence manufacturing in Southeast Europe, this flagship event bridges the UK and Bulgarian business ecosystems. Join senior executives, institutional investors, and policymakers to explore emerging market trends, foreign direct investment (FDI) incentives, and high-impact cross-border partnerships.
Why Attend?
- Exclusive Market Intelligence: Gain first-hand insights into Bulgaria’s macroeconomic landscape directly from the Invest Bulgaria Agency.
- Targeted Sector Deep-Dives: Hear from industry leaders tackling the future of Energy, Defence, and Fintech.
- High-Level Networking: Connect with C-suite executives, legal experts, and trade officials during our dedicated networking breaks and evening reception.
Event Agenda Highlights
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Guest Arrival & Welcome Drinks
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Welcome & High-Level Opening: Setting the Agenda for Growth
Invited speakers include Ministers and mayors of major Bulgarian cities, H.E. Tihomir Stoychev, H.E. Nathaniel Copsey
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Keynote Address:
“The Bulgarian Advantage: Investor Support, Business Climate, and VC Catalyst”
Keynote presentations of the Bulgarian Investment Agency and Vitosha VC
2:20 PM – 2:55 PM
Panel 1: The Clean Energy Frontier: Solar, Storage, and Sustainable Investment
Moderator: Kostadin Sirleshtov. CMS
Participants include Green Solar Energy, Helios
2:55 PM – 3:30 PM
Investment Story: Building Southeast Europe’s Digital Backbone
Vodafone, Novatel, Bulgartransgaz
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Networking and Coffee Break
4:10 PM – 4:45 PM
Panel 2: Defence & Dual-Use Tech: Innovation, Aerospace, and Regional Security
Moderator: Denitsa Dimitrova, Kambourov & Partners
Participants include Dronamics
4:45 PM – 5:20 PM
Panel 3: From Local Unicorns to Global Scale: The Future of Fintech & PayTech
Participants include Waracle, Orchestr, EasyPay
5:20 PM – 5:55 PM
Investor Lens: Connecting Corridors through Strategic Infrastructure, Transport, and Real Estate
Moderator: Krassimir Kiryakov, Head of the Commercial and Economic Department, Bulgarian Embassy in London
Participants include Next Logistic, Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund
5:55 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Official Forum Close
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Executive Evening Networking Reception
Call for Sponsors: Partner With Us
Building on the high-profile attendance of our 2025 event, the 2nd Annual Forum offers an unparalleled platform to elevate your brand before a highly targeted audience of British and international investors. We invite forward-thinking companies to join us as official event sponsors. You can read more about the sponsorship opportunities in the attachment below.
Registration for this event is free of charge for investors and BBCC members, but you’ll need to submit a simple application and briefly share why you’d like to take part. Registration is EUR 200 for consulting companies. If your application is approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email before the event.
Special Thanks to our Diamond Sponsors:
Special thanks to our Gold Sponsor:
