| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Registration and coffee |
Foyer in coworking space, Central Park, Burgas |
| 10:00 – 10:20 |
Official opening |
Vesna Baltina, Deputy Mayor Strategic Development and ecology, digitalization and adaptation to climate change, Burgas Municipality
Ruslan Stefanov, General Manager, ARC Consulting / ARCF
Mihail Iliev, Manager of the Association for Research and Development, Sofia Tech Park
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| 10:20 – 10:30 |
DIGIHUB 2020–2025: The Road So Far and Beyond |
Introduction: Petko Georgiev, Chairman of the Board
- History of DIGIHUB: from its establishment in 2020 to the present
- A brief timeline of the implemented projects
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| 10:30 – 11:10 |
DIGIHUB's new services – modular presentation |
1. Ina Agafonova, Member of the Board of DIGIHUB
- Main highlights of the EDIH DIGIHUB project and its role in the ecosystem
- Access to financing
2. Stoyan Nikolov, Head of the Laboratory Complex - Laboratory Complex: concept and future opportunities
3. Hristo Kovachev, Sales Manager - Training and Digital Maturity
4. Veselin Stoilov, Business Development Manager - Digital observatory & marketplace, Networking, business contacts and new formats for connecting
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| 11:10 – 11:30 |
Opportunities for digital transformation through open procedures from the PKIIP |
Kamelia Proykova - Expert, Ministry of Innovation and Growth
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth will present two key application procedures under the Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Program 2021–2027, aimed at the digital transformation of Bulgarian SMEs:
- BG16RFPR001-1.012 – Digitalization of Enterprises
Supports investments in modern ICT solutions to increase the level of digitalization and readiness for Industry 4.0
- BG16RFPR001-1.008 – Introduction of Industry 4.0 technologies
Encourages the introduction of technological solutions for automation, smart manufacturing and digital management in SMEs
The sessions are aimed at companies looking for the tools for their digital renewal, with practical guidance on how to take advantage of the available funding.
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| 11:30 – 11:50 |
DIGIHUB inside – walk and talk |
Office and lab tour |
| 11:50 – 12:50 |
Outdoor lunch |
DIGIHUB's Central Park office terrace |
| 12:50 – 13:50 |
Conference expo session |
Moderator: Emil Tsankov, ICT Cluster – Varna
1. Petar Topalov, Executive Director, SIS Technology AD, "Innovations in Retail: Technologies for Efficiency and Process Control"
2. Plamen Peev, Operations Manager at Top Rent A Car, "Digitalization of the Car Pick-Up Process"
3. Todor Dobrev, Founder and Head of TEMPUS.BG, "The First Point of Contact for the User"
4. Nikolay Stamov and Zlatina Ruskova, Bulgarian-American Credit Bank, "Clean Account" - current account, without any fees - suitable for freelancers and IT specialists; options, conditions, comparisons and why over 30 thousand Bulgarians chose it
5. Grisha Karanikolov, Telerik Academy, "Supporting local business: access to talent and improving skills with Telerik Academy"
6. Kiril Apostolov - Sales Manager public sector, Telelink Business Services
7. Mario Georgiev - CEO, Euribia Digital
8. Denica Vladimirova - Muskova, Business Development Manager, StoreIT
9. Natalia Georgieva, Executive Director, AIBEST
Area for promotional materials, products and QR demonstrations
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| 13:50 – 14:30 |
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Digital & Beyond – closing session
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Plamen Ivanov, EEN / ARCF
Ruslan Stefanov, ARC Consulting
Contents:
- Presentation of the report "Innovative Enterprise of the Year"
- EEN Project Results
- New Digital Services (EEN Digital)
- Importance of the EEN Network for the Region and Completion of the Current Project
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| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Conclusion and Invitation to the Future |
Petko Georgiev – Summary and Invitation for New Partnerships
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