23.04.2026
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, Hall "Shakespeare"
Business forum "Electroindustry 2026"
The Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (IANMSP), together with the Bulgarian Association of Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL), are organizing the III-nd edition of the Business Forum “Electroindustry 2026”, the largest event in the field of electrotechnical and electronics industry in Bulgaria. The conference is a platform for dialogue in the process of the industrial transformation and the development of the industrial society in Bulgaria.
Highlights of the program are the trends and challenges facing the Bulgarian electrical and electronics industry, as well as topics related to energy efficiency, battery energy storage systems, AI in industry and good international practices.
The event provides opportunities for establishing business contacts and building partnerships, presentation of new technological solutions of companies, exchange of experience with representatives of leading Bulgarian and foreign companies.
Program
- 09.30 – 10.00 Registration
- 10.00 – 10.10 Opening
- Dr. Boyko Takov, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (BSMEPA)
- Mr. Dimitar Beleliev, PhD, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Association of Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL)
- 10.10 – 10.30 Greetings
- Irena Mladenova, PhD, Ministry of Innovation and Growth (tbc)
- Mrs. Irina Shtonova, Ministry of Economy and Industry (tbc)
- 10.30 – 11.15 Discussion panel "Energy Efficiency and Power Quality"
- Kristian Ivanov, MEng, Service Manager, Schneider Electric Bulgaria EOOD
- Nayden Hinkov, MEng, Partner, 3 Energy Solutions EOOD
- Aleksander Dimitrov, MEng, Sales of Services Engineer, Schneider Electric Bulgaria EOOD
- Lyudmil Daskalov, Country Manager and Sales Director, Legrand Bulgaria EOOD
- Moderator: Kristian Mihaylov, Co-Founder and Member of the Board, PARAi – Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovations
- 11.15 – 12.00 Discussion Panel "Renewable energy sources (RES) Technologies for a Sustainable Future"
- Aleksandar Keratsinov, Senior Project Manager, ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 AD
- Emil Shopov, Co-founder & Managing Director, Storix Energy
- Deyan Vasilev, Sales Manager, Siemens EOOD
- Moderator: Mariyana Yaneva, Vice Chair Association for Production, Storage and Trading of Electricity (APSTE), Chief Operating Officer (COO) at International Power Supply (IPS)
- 12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
- 13.00 – 13.45 Discussion panel "Artificial Intelligence in Industry".
- Ilia Krastev, Chairman of the Bulgarian Employers' Association Innovative Technologies (BEAIT)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikolay Krushkov, Head of the Department of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, UNWE
- Dobroslav Dimitrov, Мember of the Advisory Board of the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASSCOM)
- Moderator: Martin Kuvandzhiev, Founder and CEO, Encorp AI
- 13.45 – 14.30 Discussion panel "Good International Practices from the Electrical and Electronics Industry"
- Kiril Nikolaev, Design Engineering and Labs Director, Sensata Technologies Bulgaria EOOD
- Valentin Sokolov, General Manager, 4S4Production OOD
- Moderator: Evgeniy Ivanov, Маnager "Technology Transfer" at the Center of Competence QUASAR at the Robotics Institute to the Bulgarian Science Academy
- 14.30 – 14.45 Closing
- Dimitar Beleliev, PhD, Chairman of the Management Board of BASEL
- 14.45 - 15.15 BASEL AWARDS 2025
- 15.15 - 17.00 Networking-Cocktail between Bulgarian and European companies
Speakers
Kristian Ivanov, MEng,
Service Manager, Schneider Electric Bulgaria EOOD
Nayden Hinkov, MEng,
Partner, 3 Energy Solutions EOOD
Aleksander Dimitrov, MEng,
Sales of Services Engineer, Schneider Electric Bulgaria EOOD
Lyudmil Daskalov,
Country Manager and Sales Director, Legrand Bulgaria EOOD
Aleksandar Keratsinov
Senior Project Manager, ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 AD
Emil Shopov
Co-founder & Managing Director, Storix Energy
Deyan Vasilev
Sales Manager, Siemens EOOD
Ilia Krastev
Chairman of the Bulgarian Employers' Association Innovative Technologies (BEAIT)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikolay Krushkov
Head of the Department of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, UNWE
Dobroslav Dimitrov
Мember of the Advisory Board of the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASSCOM)
Kiril Nikolaev
Design Engineering and Labs Director, Sensata Technologies Bulgaria EOOD
Valentin Sokolov
General Manager, 4S4Production OOD
Moderators
Kristian Mihaylov
Co-Founder and Member of the Board, PARAi – Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovations
Mariyana Yaneva
Vice Chair Association for Production,Storage and Trading of Electricity (APSTE), Chief Operating Officer (COO) at International Power Supply (IPS)
Martin Kuvandzhiev
Founder and CEO, Encorp AI
Evgeniy Ivanov
Маnager "Technology Transfer" at the Center of Competence QUASAR
Partners
Golden partners
Silver partners
Bronze partners
Media partner
BASEL Awards 2025
In 2024, the prestigious annual BASEL awards were established. The aim is to honour outstanding achievements of companies from the electrical and electronics industry. In addition, awards are given to organizations and individuals with a contribution to the development of the association and the electrical industry in Bulgaria.
Any company from the electrical industry can apply for an award in the first two categories. Membership in BASEL is not a condition for nominating companies.
The winner in each of the categories is determined by the Management Board of BASEL.
The official BASEL 2025 awards ceremony will take place within the framework of the “Electroindustry 2026” business forum.
Categories
1. Company of the Year 2025
Any bulgarian company from the electrical and electronics industry can apply in this category.
Criteria:
- Introduction of innovative technologies
- Implementation of an innovative project
- Investments
- Significant market achievements
- Open jobs
2. Socially Responsible Company 2025
Any Bulgarian company from the electrical and electronics industry can apply in this category.
Criteria:
- Projects in the field of improving the qualifications of employees and developing healthy and safe working conditions
- Projects in the field of restoration or protection of the environment, preservation of natural resources, energy efficiency
- Projects in the field of science and education
- Projects in the field of helping disadvantaged people, beautification of the urban environment, preservation of cultural and historical heritage, donations and sponsorships
3. Partner Organization 2025
It is awarded by decision of the Management Board of BASEL through internal nominations. No applications are submitted.
Organizations with a contribution to the development of the association and the electrical and electronics industry in Bulgaria will be awarded.
4. Journalistic contribution 2025
It is awarded by decision of the Management Board of BASEL through internal nominations. No applications are submitted.
Journalists will be honoured for their contribution to objective and consistent coverage of the electrical and electronics industry, as well as for promoting the achievements and prospects for the development of the industry.
5. Institutional contribution 2025
It is awarded by decision of the Management Board of BASEL through internal nominations. No applications are submitted.
Representatives of institutions with a contribution to the development of the electrical and electronics industry will be honoured.
Location
Google location: Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, Ivan Vazov, 89B Vitosha Blvd., 1463 Sofia
