The British-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, with the valued support of the British Embassy and Vivacom, was honoured to host a Business Forum in Veliko Tarnovo on 5 June at Park Hotel Asenevtsi. The event was held under the patronage of the Veliko Tarnovo Municipality and brought together local and international businesses to explore trade and investment opportunities between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom.

The Forum opened with insightful remarks by Dr. Eng. Daniel Panov, Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo, followed by Yulia Likomanova-Mutafchieva, Deputy Regional Governor of Veliko Tarnovo. H.E. Nathaniel Copsey, British Ambassador to Bulgaria, delivered a warm address in Bulgarian and highlighted key areas of opportunity for UK-Bulgaria bilateral trade.

The UK Department for Business and Trade, along with the British-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, shared updates on initiatives and collaborations designed to support business growth and partnerships between British and Bulgarian businesses. 

A dynamic panel discussion followed, moderated by Ms. Hristina Trifonova, Regional Manager at Vivacom, featuring success stories from business leaders representing AREA 52, SGI Architects, Sinofoods, and Meat Borsa. Attendees also heard from Marian Nestorov, the first Bulgarian mayor of a British town, who provided an inspiring perspective based on his experiences in the UK.

We extend our appreciation to Assoc. Prof. Boryana Bratanova, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Modern Languages at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, for her contribution to the discussion on education-business collaboration.

The discussions concluded with a meeting with the Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo at his office where Sofia-based companies got the chance to learn  more about business opportunities in Veliko Tarnovo and the surrounding area. 

Special thanks to:

• Dr. Eng. Daniel Panov, Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo

• H.E. Nathaniel Copsey, British Ambassador to Bulgaria

• Mr. Alexander Daw, BBCC Regional Ambassador

• Ms. Hristina Trifonova, Regional Manager at Vivacom

• All our speakers, partners, and attendees

We look forward to building on the momentum of this event and continuing to support businesses on their journey to the UK market. Stay connected for updates on future initiatives and opportunities.

You can find photos from the event here.