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Beyond the Code: Meet the Bulgarian Software Sector (a Web Summit side event)

Tuesday 11 November 2025

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Started 14:00 PM

Finished 15:30 PM


Organized by The Recursive


Venue: MEO Arena

Address: Rossio dos Olivais
1990-231 Lisboa

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About this event

Bulgaria’s software sector is no longer a hidden gem — it’s a driving force behind some of the most advanced solutions in AI, fintech, defense, cybersecurity, gaming, and enterprise tech.

Join us for an exclusive side event at Web Summit, where top Bulgarian software companies meet global investors, startup founders, and corporate leaders to spark cross-border collaborations.

What to expect:

Showcase: Meet the visionaries building globally competitive products from Bulgaria

Insights: Understand why Bulgaria is consistently ranked among Europe’s most competitive IT destinations

Opportunities: Build partnerships, explore outsourcing and R&D potential, and tap into one of Europe’s most skilled engineering talent pools

Who should attend:

Corporate innovation leaders, scale-up founders, and decision-makers looking to access top-tier software expertise.

Partners

This event is made possible through the collaboration of:

The Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency (BSMEPA) – The national body supporting the international growth of Bulgaria’s small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering trade missions, and connecting Bulgarian companies to global markets.

The Recursive – A leading CEE-focused media and ecosystem builder, amplifying the stories of founders, investors, and innovators shaping the region’s future.

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Agenda

02:05 -02:25 Panel Discussion: Nearshoring and the New Geography of Global Tech Growth

- Shahin Rezvani — Business Development @Mobile Wave Solutions

- Viktoria Georgieva — Business Development Partner @Pontica Solutions

- Dilyana Haralanova — COO @The Recursive (Moderator)

02:25 -03:30 Networking


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