On November 24, 2025, the Bulgarian Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) will gather in Sofia for a Joint Demonstration Day, hosted as part of the European Digital Open Innovation Days by Cyber4AllSTAR EDIH, with support from the Digital Europe Programme, DG REGIO, the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, AgroDigiRise EDIH, EDICS EDIH, and SynGReDiT EDIH.
The event will take place at Hotel Marinela – Vitosha Hall, bringing together innovation leaders, SMEs, public sector representatives, technology providers, and experts working to accelerate the green and digital transformation across Bulgarian regions.
Accelerating Digital Transformation Across Bulgaria’s Regions
The opening segment will highlight the role of EDIHs in supporting businesses and public organisations to adopt digital technologies and enhance competitiveness. Representatives from DG REGIO and the Ministry of Innovation and Growth will address ongoing progress and future directions for regional innovation policy.
Sharing Best Practices from the National EDIH Network
The first panel discussion, “Sharing is Caring: Supporting Clients’ Digital Transformation Throughout the 2023–2025 Period,” will feature leading representatives of the Bulgarian EDIH Network:
- Svetlana Boyanova, AgroDigiRise EDIH (AgroHub.BG)
- Dr. Hristian Daskalov, Cyber4AllSTAR EDIH (EDIH Trakia)
- Maria Nakova, EDICS EDIH (EDIH in Construction)
- Dr. Rumyana Grozeva, SynGReDiT EDIH (EDIH Zagore)
This session will focus on practical lessons learned in supporting SMEs and public sector organisations through “test before invest” services, skills development programmes, and digital transformation strategy support.
A Fireside Chat with representatives from the customer community will follow, providing space to discuss how businesses perceive EDIH services and where improvements can strengthen the impact of the national network.
AI Strategy: The Next Phase of Digitalisation
A keynote presentation from a representative of the AI Innovation and Policy Coordination Unit at DG CONNECT (European Commission) will highlight the connection between the Apply AI Strategy and the work of EDIHs, particularly regarding AI readiness for SMEs and public sector institutions.
The second panel, “Exploring What’s Next: EDIHs Value Proposition in Support of the Apply AI Strategy,” will bring forward AI experts from across the national and European networks to outline shared capabilities and future opportunities for cross-regional collaboration.
Registration & Contact
Participation in the event is free, but registration is required:
👉 Register here by Nov. 20th: https://forms.gle/5T9BnyqFYHLtMfYx7
For coordination and inquiries:
Dr. Roumiana Atanassova
📞 +359 88 798 9104
✉️ r.atanassova@dihtrakia.org