10:30 - 12:00

Panel 1: Discussion – Municipal strategies – interaction between business and local government

Good examples of interaction between business and local authorities – examples of completed / working projects. Recommendations for improving the relationship between institutions and business representatives. Stimulating small and medium-sized businesses through funding programs.

Discussion:

– Vladimir Danailov, Deputy Mayor Sofia Municipality “Digital transformation, innovation and economic development”
– Georgi Shopov, Chairman of the Managing Board of the National Association of Building Entrepreneurs
– Tanya Hristova, Mayor, Gabrovo Municipality
– Stefan Stoyanov, Deputy Mayor, Plovdiv Municipality
– Ivan Portnih, mayor, Varna Municipality – invited

Moderator: Hristo Nikolov, Bloomberg TV Bulgaria