Тhe BBCC was honoured to host the Invest in Bulgaria Forum, on 12 November. The forum was in partnership with the Bulgarian Embassy in London and H.E. Tihomir Stoytchev, and the British Embassy in Sofia represented by Tim Buisseret, DBT Regional Director, Europe Central & Country Director Bulgaria.
The event opened with a keynote presentation by Mila Nenova, Director of the Invest Bulgaria Agency, on “Bulgaria: The Hidden Diamond of Eastern Europe”. The forum focused on discussions on Bulgaria’s dynamic economic environment, presenting opportunities for cooperation in key sectors such as green energy, microelectronics, technology and infrastructure, as well as deepening UK-Bulgarian business relations.
“This forum highlights Bulgaria’s openness to international partnerships and the country’s focus on long-term and inclusive growth,” said Bulgarian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Tihomir Stoychev.
“Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone on 1 January 2026 strengthens investor confidence and makes this forum extremely timely. Bulgaria offers significant opportunities in infrastructure, technology, energy and high-tech manufacturing – sectors that will shape the future of Europe. The forum is dedicated not only to investment, but also to building partnerships that will stimulate innovation, green growth and shared prosperity between our two markets,” added Tim Buissere, Commercial Attaché at the British Embassy in Sofia.
The forum provided a platform for business leaders, investors, diplomats and representatives of government institutions to discuss Bulgaria’s role as a strategic gateway between the European Union and Southeastern Europe, along with its stable economic prospects and growing ecosystem for innovation and investment.
The first panel was on the topic of “The Evolution of Manufacturing in Bulgaria”, chosen given that the sector is among the fastest growing in the country. The remaining two panels were dedicated to the energy transition and innovation for a low-carbon economy, as well as the innovation and talent ecosystem. During the event, stories were also shared by leading private investors in Bulgaria, illustrating the opportunities and challenges facing business in the country. In the context of the discussions, it was announced that British investments in Bulgaria in sectors such as information technology, education and trade amount to 2.67 billion euros.
“Bulgaria is a stable and predictable partner with competitive advantages, a strategic location and talented people. Our goal is to build long-term partnerships with companies that see the potential of our country as a strategic hub for business development in Europe,” said Mila Nenova, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Investment Agency.
“Bulgaria is establishing itself as a hub of innovation, sustainability and opportunity. On the eve of the country’s entry into the Eurozone, I believe that this forum will strengthen British investor interest in Bulgaria, and in particular in sectors such as energy, technology and microelectronics,” said Miroslava Kostadinova, Chair of the Bulgarian Business Council.
The event, which aims to deepen trade and investment relations, promotes business opportunities, stimulates innovation and connects investors with government and industry leaders. It also highlights Bulgaria’s position as one of the most promising investment destinations in Europe, offering competitive advantages in the technology, manufacturing, renewable energy and digital transformation sectors.
The Invest in Bulgaria 2025 Forum is held with the support of Kamburov & Partners, CMS and MPW, whose partnership reflects the private sector’s confidence in Bulgaria’s growing international importance. With the partnership between the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in London, the British Embassy in Sofia and the BBTC, the forum serves as a vital platform for strategic dialogue and investment cooperation between the UK and Bulgaria.
