The British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BBCC), in partnership with the Bulgarian Embassy in London, the British Embassy in Sofia, and the Invest Bulgaria Agency, is pleased to invite you to the Invest in Bulgaria Forum 2025, a high-level gathering of business leaders, investors, and policymakers exploring Bulgaria’s evolving economic landscape.
Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Location: London
Venue: Bulgarian Embassy, London
Time: Afternoon sessions followed by an evening networking reception
This Event is for You If…
- You are a business leader or investor seeking high-potential opportunities in Eastern Europe.
- You represent a UK or international company exploring expansion, manufacturing, or tech partnerships in Bulgaria.
- You are interested in energy transition, low-carbon technologies, and responsible exploration in Southeast Europe.
- You work in or support the technology, microelectronics, or innovation ecosystem.
- You want to hear directly from government ministers, industry experts, and successful investors operating in Bulgaria.
- You value in-person networking with senior stakeholders across policy, industry, and investment.
Event Agenda Highlights
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Guest Arrival & Welcome Reception |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Opening Remarks Speakers include H.E. Tihomir Stoytchev, H.E. Nathaniel Copsey, BBCC Chair Miroslava Kostadinova |
| 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM | Keynote Address: “Bulgaria: The Hidden Diamond of Eastern Europe” Mila Nenova, Director, Invest Bulgaria Agency |
| 2:50 PM – 3:30 PM | Panel 1: Next-Gen Industry: The Manufacturing Evolution in Bulgaria Panelists: Andrew Reavy, Survitec Jon Aconley, Alrose Michael Wilson, Pure Cycle Power Ivan Ivanov, Malone Group Moderated by Krassimir Kiriakov, Minister Plenipotentiary, Head of Economic and Commercial Department |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking and Coffee Break |
| 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM | Panel 2: Energy Transition and Low-Carbon Innovation Panelists: Dina Blades, Shell Manon Derelle, Baringa Julian Filipov, Telelink Infra Moderated by Kostadin Sirleshtov, CMS |
| 4:45 PM – 5:25 PM | Panel 3: Technology & Microelectronics: The Ecosystem of Innovation and Talent Panelists: Barry Fitzgerald, Man Group James Barton, MPW Natanail Stefanov, Sofia Tech Park Svilen Stoyanov, Milara International Moderated by Dennitsa Dimitrova, Kambourov & Partners |
| 5:30 PM – 6:10 PM | Panel 4: Investor Insights: Stories from Bulgaria’s Leading VCs and Private Investors Panelists: Alek Petrov, Investor Evtim Chesnovski, Integral Capital Group Moderated by Galina Markova, Bulgarian Angels Club |
| 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Moderated Q&A Session Moderated by Sergey Stanovkin, BBC |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Evening Networking Reception |
Registration for this event is free, but you’ll need to submit a simple application and briefly share why you’d like to take part. If your application is approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email before the event.
Please register by 31 October!
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