PwC’s Academy presents: Green Project Management (GPM) Course

This season PwC’s Academy is introducing the brand-new Green Project Management (GPM) program, designed to prepare participants for the GPM-b™ certification, which integrates sustainability into project management – an increasingly in-demand skillset.

In just three days, participants will learn how to integrate sustainability into their project management practices, make better business decisions with a sustainability focus, and apply key methodologies such as PRiSM or P5 impact assessment.

The program will be held in a live-online format, in English and it will begin on 26th May. There are no formal education or experience prerequisites that are required to attend this training. However, having at least six months of project work experience is recommended to enhance understanding and application of the course material.

For more information please visit PwC’s website or contact PwC at: bg_pwcacademy@pwc.com

Nominations are now open for the “Top 100 Executives 2025” index, initiated by Career Show.

The index is part of the Career Show Index initiative, which annually honors professionals from various fields who have earned the respect and recognition of the general public with their good business practices and high professionalism.

“Top 100 Executives 2025” is dedicated to C-Suite professionals in Bulgarian business and aims to popularize their role and contribution to the development of the companies they are part of and in the business environment as a whole.

The index is based on public nomination and voting. Anyone can nominate the person who inspires and motivates them and whose achievements shape the business landscape in our country.
Participation in the “Top 100 Executives 2025” index is completely free and there is no limit to the number of people who can be nominated.

Nominees must be C-Suite professionals, regardless of the industry they manage. For example:

• Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
• Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
• Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
• Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs)
• Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)

You can submit your nominations here until May 11th this year.

CAMP LOCATION 1 – BOYANA

Dates:  Monday 7th to Friday 11th July 2025
              Monday 14th to Friday 18th July 2025

Venue:  National Football Base of the Bulgarian Football Union, Boyana (map)
Time:     09:00-16:00

Ages:     6 to 13 years
Format: Sessions are fun and creative, delivered by UEFA qualified coachesCost:      €400.00. Or €90.00 per day
Including: – End-of-course certificate, academic report and awards ceremony with prize-giving
                  – Full training kit (shirt, shorts & socks)

Set on the beautiful and calm grounds with a mountain backdrop, the BFS summer training camp at the Bulgarian Football Union brings together children from across Sofia to provide learning entirely in English, complement cognitive skills and enhance participants’ level of concentration and participation. Values such as fairness, teambuilding, equality, discipline, inclusion, perseverance and respect will be taught.

CAMP LOCATION 2 – SOFIA

Dates:   Monday 8th to Friday 12th September 2025

Venue:  St George International School (map)
Time:    09:00-16:00

Ages:    6 to 12 years 

Format: Sessions are fun and creative, delivered by UEFA qualified coaches

Cost:      €400.00. Or €90.00 per day.

Including: – End-of-course certificate, academic report and awards ceremony with prize-giving
                  – Full training kit (shirt, shorts & socks)

Top central located sporting facilities including two football courts and a wellness center hosting a 25m heated indoor pool and separate children’s pool and tennis court – St George International School will host our September holiday camp!

For more information, go to www.britishfootballschool.com
Email: contact@britishfootballschool.com
Telephone: +359 877 918 995 / WhatsApp: +40 799 686 835

Find more in the document attached below.

During the month of May we celebrate education and culture in Bulgaria, honoring the importance of quality education and the people enabling the cultural and intellectual prosperity of our country. But did you know that today over 50% of students in Bulgaria fail to meet basic expectations for functional literacy according to the latest PISA results and they graduate school lacking core 21st century skills to ensure their success? 

Teach for Bulgaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in Bulgaria has equal access to quality education. They achieve their mission by supporting teachers, developing school teams and building institutional partnerships to implement best practices across the education system.

As May approaches, Teach for Bulgaria is excited to invite you to join their initiative “Support quality education in Bulgaria this May” – a campaign that brings together companies and individuals to support teachers and schools across the country.

How can you get involved?

Organize a charitable event or a fundraising initiative among your teams. 12 companies have already joined by organizing charity bake sales, book sales or similar office events. Want to join? Get in touch with us at development@zaednovchas.bg

Over the years, Deloitte’s Tech Trends reports have highlighted IT’s evolving role—from enabling digital transformation to driving AI-powered reinvention. Previous editions explored cloud modernization, intelligent automation, and the shift toward autonomous IT operations, paving the way for this year’s focus on AI’s deep integration into IT functions. Deloitte’s “IT, Amplified” chapter in 2025 builds on these foundations, showing how AI is not just optimizing IT but expanding its influence and making it a central force in shaping the AI-first enterprise.

The role of IT is undergoing a profound shift as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms it from a support function into a central driver of innovation and business strategy. Deloitte highlights how AI is redefining IT across five key dimensions: engineering, talent, financial operations (FinOps), infrastructure, and cybersecurity, enabling organizations to better navigate the complexities of the AI era.

AI is revolutionizing software engineering by automating coding, testing, and debugging. This reduces inefficiencies and allows developers to focus on innovation and design. Companies like Google report that 25% of their new code is AI-generated, significantly accelerating development cycles. Engineering teams are increasingly becoming orchestrators of functionality rather than coders, using AI tools to align technical outputs with business outcomes.

“AI can help make the work of engineering teams more efficient, allowing for the reallocation of capacity, thereby unleashing creativity and creating more value from developers”, says András Szathmáry, Director at Deloitte Technology Strategy & Transformation CE.

Talent management is another critical area. The rapid adoption of AI has intensified demand for professionals skilled in machine learning, security, and software architecture, creating hiring gaps. AI is stepping in to fill this void, not only by automating routine tasks but also by supporting upskilling efforts. For example, AI-generated personalized learning paths and virtual tutors are enabling workers to quickly adapt to emerging technologies. Organizations like Bayer are already leveraging generative AI to create e-learning materials, streamlining the reskilling process.

On the financial front, applying AI to FinOps can help justify investments and manage the runaway costs of the cloud era. With researchers predicting significant growth in IT spending over the next few years, AI powered financial tools can provide real-time cost analysis and resource optimization to help organizations effectively manage spending as they scale their operations. These innovations ensure that increasing resource demands do not lead to unsustainable financial practices.

In infrastructure, AI is enabling “autonomic” systems, which function similarly to the human body’s autonomic nervous system. These systems self-monitor, detect anomalies, and take corrective action without human intervention. Predictive maintenance and automated resource allocation reduce downtime and improve efficiency. Companies like eBay are already leveraging generative AI to enhance their IT infrastructure, underscoring AI’s potential to transform operations.

However, as AI enhances IT capabilities, it also introduces new cybersecurity risks. Generative AI expands attack surfaces, enabling threats such as deepfakes and prompt injection attacks. In response, organizations are turning to AI-driven cybersecurity tools for real-time threat detection and automated incident responses. Blockchain-based solutions for verifying data authenticity are also gaining traction, ensuring robust security in increasingly digitized ecosystems.

The evolving IT landscape requires visionary leaddership. CIOs must now align IT priorities with broader business objectives, fostering collaboration and driving ethical AI adoption. According to Deloitte, over 60% of CIOs now report directly to their CEOs, reflecting IT’s growing strategic importance. Leaders must focus on developing guiding principles for AI integration while fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.

As AI becomes embedded in every facet of the enterprise, IT is poised to transition from a cost center to a competitive differentiator, while its role may shift from building and maintaining to orchestrating and innovating. By embracing this transformation, IT leaders can unlock unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, agility, and growth, positioning their organizations for success in the AI-driven future.

“It’s becoming even more important for tech leaders to stay on top of trends, carefully choose what to focus on, and adopt best practices – and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down in the coming decades”, András Szathmáry adds.

Explore Deloitte’s 16th annual Tech Trends report and discover Tech Trends.

Planning a corporate event? Take your team to the freshness of nature and the inspiring views of the mountains! In May, the month when the forest awakens to new life, Hotel Rila, Borovets invite you to take advantage of our special offer for an unforgettable business event.

The offer is valid from 13 to 28 May and includes:
– Minimum of 50 rooms booked
– Special fixed rates per day for single and double occupancy

Our compliments to you:

– Free use of conference room – comfort and top functionality for productive meetings
– 50% discount on technical equipment rental – for flawless presentations
– Refreshing bottle of mineral water (0,330 ml) per person – for your comfort in the meeting hall

Available dates are filling up fast – contact Hotel Rila, Borovets today and create an inspiring event in the fresh air and beauty of the pine forest.

Contact Hotel Rila, Borovets for more information and preferential quotes at +35975090006

Zdravko Mladenov, Pavlina Ralcheva, Elena Lalova and Boyan Mitev talk about the success of Baringa Bulgaria, considered one of the “Best Consulting Firms In The World” by Forbes and with 19 awards from Financial Times.

Elena Lalova: Attracting the highest calibre of talent is probably our most important, business-critical objective. We are confidently aspiring to be a beacon for all Bulgarians – whether already at home or still studying and working abroad – to join an organisation that offers world-class employment and career opportunities in the heart of Sofia. But an even more important part of our strategy is to be a genuinely people-first organisation – not just in words, but in everyday actions. We are one of the few organisations in Bulgaria that holds a Great Place to Work certification. We pride ourselves in having created a work environment built on kindness, collaboration and taking care of each other at all corners of the organisation. Colleague engagement scores are one of our key performance indicators and one of the highest in our industry. Our regular colleague feedback surveys are read meticulously to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, regardless of seniority or geographical location. Most of our ideas for improvement come from within, from colleagues who feel empowered to drive continuous improvement.

Read more here.
Source: Forbes Bulgaria

Among the awarded companies were Konica Minolta Bulgaria, HR One and Postbank. We’re proud to congratulate our members for their exceptional achievement.

Elena Drecheva-Vladimirova, managing director at Konica Minolta, has been awarded “Most committed to people management organizational leader”.

HR One was awarded in the category “HR Consulting Project/Tool of the Year” – subcategory “Tool”, for its eponymous comprehensive solution that digitizes and automates key processes in HR management.

Postbank was honored in the “HR TECH Project of the Year” category – for their project on AR, VR and AI technologies in their onboarding program.

This week, Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey visited Kingly Knitwear, a socks and apparel producer, and a member of the BBCC community. The company is located near Sofia Airport, Bulgaria. Kingly is a zero-waste sock knitting facility with 100% traceability.

Rob Armour, Kingly’s founder, gave a tour to Ambassador Copsey and his team of the facilities in the factory, and explained more about their commitment to leaving a better environmental footprint.

Innovative low-Earth orbit satellite internet is now available through Neterra’s comprehensive network services portfolio.

Neterra, a global provider of communication and IT asset management services is now an authorized reseller of Starlink, engineered by SpaceX, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet through advanced low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology.

Starlink enhances Neterra’s connectivity solutions, providing reliable internet access even in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Starlink is a quick deployment solution suitable for various scenarios, available within days, either standalone or combined with other technologies offered by Neterra.

Combining global coverage with local support, Neterra is the preferred partner for businesses operating internationally.

Neterra’s expert teams offer comprehensive technical support for Starlink terminal installation and configuration. Customers receive 24/7 service monitoring and guaranteed response times.

Neterra delivers dedicated Internet connectivity and Internet exchange services across over 220 global points of presence. Together with Starlink, customers benefit from seamless, reliable, and high-speed connectivity.

“Starlink’s low-Earth orbit ensures fast connections with minimal latency, essential for modern businesses. Combined with Neterra’s global infrastructure, this solution guarantees reliable connectivity even in remote locations,” said Neven Dilkov, Founder and CEO of Neterra.

Key Benefits for Starlink Customers with Neterra’s integrated approach and extensive service portfolio provide comprehensive solutions tailored to customer needs:

• Flexible Connectivity Solutions: Starlink can serve as a permanent or backup connectivity solution, a temporary connection, or even a primary internet line in specific locations. Customers can activate or deactivate the service as needed, providing cost-effective flexibility.

• Quick Deployment: Starlink’s quick deployment capability ensures internet access in days, ideal for permanent connectivity requirements, as well as emergencies.

• Enhanced Security and Reliability: Remote locations like production, logistics, or construction sites face unique IT challenges. Starlink, supported by Neterra, significantly improves security, reliability, and accessibility, ensuring continuous operation for critical applications requiring secure remote access.

• Professional Installation and Support: Installations of Starlink terminals are not difficult and Neterra’s experienced engineers provide complete installation, configuration, and ongoing support for Starlink terminals, either remotely or on-site.

• 24/7 Support: Neterra guarantees continuous connectivity with round-the-clock customer support.

• Tailored Pricing Models: Neterra offers flexible pricing based on the service location (land-based or mobile/sea-based usage), country-specific pricing, and pay-as-you-use options, potentially more affordable than traditional retail solutions.

• Large-Scale Rural Connectivity Projects: Neterra as an authorized Starlink reseller, supports extensive rural connectivity initiatives, ensuring internet access in underserved areas.

Coverage: Neterra can provide services anywhere in the Starlink availability map https://www.starlink.com/map

About Starlink by SpaceX 

Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users worldwide. As the first and largest satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, Starlink supports streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. Starlink is engineered and operated by SpaceX, a global leader in launch services. SpaceX uses its extensive experience in spacecraft and on-orbit operations to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system.

About Neterra 

Neterra is an independent global provider of communication and IT asset management services, recognized as “Best Connectivity Provider in Central and Eastern Europe” by the Capacity Global Connectivity Awards (2023, 2024). Nine of the world’s top ten telecom companies and nearly 1,000 global enterprises rely on Neterra’s connectivity, data center, cybersecurity, and IT services. Neterra’s brands include Sofia Data Center (SDC), NetIX, Neterra.Cloud, NetFleet, Sofia Teleport, Thracia Teleport, and Neterra.TV.