Powers Summit
Powers Summit
Dec 9, 2025, Sofia Tech Park
With the support of 
The annual meeting of business and society with those in power - Powers Summit -
take place at Sofia Tech Park.
Ministers, leaders of parliamentary parties, experts, and the civil sector meets for an open dialogue about the future of Bulgaria and Europe.
The focus is on the topic of "Security" - in all its dimensions, ranging from competitiveness and defense capabilities, through education and healthcare, to energy and technological security. In an uncertain world, building secure states and alliances becomes critically important!
Each topic consists of three types of sessions, namely a 40-minute discussion panel with the leaders of employer organizations, sectoral, and industry associations.
"The Industry Speaks" - a 40-minute discussion panel featuring only the leaders of industrial sector organizations, who present the shared priorities of the industry - three in total - previously discussed and agreed upon at joint meetings.
"Business Leaders Speak" - prominent representatives of the business community clearly and pragmatically present problems and define solutions, as well as the necessary actions the state should take to achieve them.
"Power Listens" is the final session in each topic, during which politicians take the stage one by one to summarize what they have heard and outline steps toward achieving it. Each politician begins their speech with the words "I am hearing you!" - if they have indeed listened - and then explains exactly what they heard, how they understand it, and what actions their political party would take and support, including the timeframes and conditions for doing so.
1
Research and implementation of working models from EU countries (example - the Estonian initiative: Force Transformation Command marks new era for Estonia – Ivo Peets (Exclusive)) for acquiring new technologies appropriate to Bulgarian scale. These can be from Estonia, Austria, Denmark, etc.
2
Industrial cooperation with Bulgarian MANUFACTURERS in acquisition deals in the defense and security sector in Bulgaria. This way, the purchased equipment will effectively, quickly and sustainably develop into combat capability. This involves continuous professional maintenance, supply of various consumables, whether ammunition, power units, parts, etc. This is WORLD practice and that of the Czech Republic, Poland and others.
3
Invest in the entire Human Capital creation chain - technicians, engineers, programmers, on whom competitive production and development depend. People, not administrative structures and related construction works, are decisive for combat capability and innovation.
1
Prevention and Early Diagnosis
2
Demographic Challenges and Access to Treatment
3
Critical Shortage of Doctors and Especially Nurses
4
Financing and Sustainability
1
Preparation of a national list of critical raw materials and identification of strategic projects of national importance to be implemented under an accelerated administrative procedure.
2
Development of physical and commercial connectivity, including integration of the electricity market in the EU.
3
Transparency and public information for commercial participants from the European systems PICASSO and MARI, as well as transparency regarding the use of batteries in the electricity system (charging, discharging, installed capacities – MW, MWh) both in real time and as a database.
1
JEREMIE Program Funds from the European Investment Fund
2
Pension Reform and Multi-Funds
3
Changing Funding Models in Education and Promoting Bulgaria as a Destination for International Students
Opening Remarks
Welcome Address
Trust – The Only Reliable Currency of the Future
Session "The Industry Speaks"
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Session "Business Leaders Speaks"
Session "The Industry Speaks"
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Session "Business Leaders Speaks"
Session "Power Listens"
Session "The Executive Power Listens"
Session "The Industry Speaks"
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Session "Business Leaders Speaks"
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Session "Business Leaders Speaks"
Session "Power Listens"
Session "The Executive Power Listens"
Session "The Industry Speaks"
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Session "Business Leaders Speaks"
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Session "Power Listens"
Session "The Executive Power Listens"
* Organizers reserve the right to change the program
The speakers and target audience of the Summit include:
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