First Regional Business Conference of Lider.Bg 2026 Launches in Stara Zagora

In 2026, Lider.BG continues the development of its “Regional Conferences of Lider.BG” initiative, launching the new season with the first Regional Business Conference in Stara Zagora – a city symbolizing resilience, preserved cultural heritage, and a region of exceptional economic and investment potential, widely recognized as the energy heart of Bulgaria.

The event will take place on March 26 at 3:00 PM at the Cultural Center “Stara Zagora”. Further information and the full agenda are available here: https://lider.bg/regionalna-biznes-konferencziya-stara-zagora-2026/

The Regional Business Conference of Lider.BG is hosted by the Municipality of Stara Zagora and will be held under the patronage of the Mayor, Mr. Zhivko Todorov, who will officially open the conference and initiate key discussions on topics of strategic importance
for regional development.

The conference program is structured around three main discussion pillars – “Investments,” “Innovation,” and “Security.” These themes have been identified as leading priorities for the sustainable development of the regional economy and for enhancing business adaptability in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.

Lider.BG events are widely recognized by the business community as among the most effective and large-scale forums in the country, distinguished by a high concentration of quality business contacts and strategic perspective.

The Gold Sponsor of the event is Shell – a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with an average of 86,000 employees across more than 70 countries. Shell leverages advanced technologies and an innovative approach to building a sustainable energy future. Among the participants and main sponsors of the conference are Sectron, Up Tombou, Toki, Smart Factoring, EY (Ernst & Young), APIS, Regional Agency for Economic Development – Stara Zagora, Grohe, Hörmann, Electrohold Sales, Postbank, ELTE Engineering, and other leading companies and organizations.

Event partners include Bulgarian Investment Agency, Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises, Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Stara Zagora, Regional Agency for Economic Development – Stara Zagora, KRIB – Stara Zagora, Bulgarian Business Leaders  Forum, Confindustria Bulgaria, as well as other institutional and business organizations committed to enhancing the investment climate and fostering entrepreneurship. Their involvement ensures a strong strategic horizon and an international perspective.

The Regional Conferences of Lider.BG have established themselves as a trusted platform for strategic dialogue and sustainable partnerships between business, academia, local and central authorities, as well as national and international investors, with a focus on the long-term development of Bulgaria’s regions.

Working language: Bulgarian, with simultaneous interpretation into English. Lider.BG events offer free access upon prior registration: https://luma.com/5647xxfq.