“Hungarian Days in Samokov: Third Bulgarian-Hungarian Business Forum”
„Унгарски Дни в Самоков: Трети Българ-Унгарски Бизнес Форум“
The Third Bulgarian-Hungarian Business Forum will take place in Samokov from April 27 to 29, 2026, and will bring together representatives from the business community, government institutions, industry associations, and expert circles from Bulgaria and Hungary. The event aims to promote trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, highlight opportunities for investment and partnerships, and create an environment for productive B2B meetings. The program includes a business forum, bilateral meetings, a presentation of Samokov’s economic and tourism potential, visits to leading local enterprises, and a cultural program that will showcase the region’s richness and identity.
Registration for the forum is free. After the event, guests who are interested will have the opportunity to attend a gala dinner, for which separate registration is required and a fee of 80 euros must be paid.
PROGRAM
The program will undergo revisions
08:30 – 09:30 Registration, coffee, networking, and B2B meetings upon prior request.
Moderator – Nevena Stoyanova
9:30 – 9:35 Opening Remarks – Nevena Stoyanova, Economic and Commercial Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, Budapest.
09:35 – 09:40 Opening Remarks – Minister / Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry of Bulgaria. / To be confirmed.
9:40–9:45 Opening Remarks by H.E. Maria Angelieva, Ambassador of Bulgaria to Hungary.
9:45 – 9:50 Opening Remarks by H.E. Miklós Boros, Ambassador of Hungary to Bulgaria.
9:50 – 10:00 Opening Remarks – Angel Dzhorgov, Engineer – Mayor of Samokov
10:00 – 10:10 Mr. József Gaál – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Bács-Kiskun County.
10:10 – 10:20 Opening Remarks by Mr. Tsvetan Simeonov – President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
10:20 – 10:30 Opening Remarks by Mr. Kiril Domuschiev – KRIB (to be confirmed).
Moderator – Sotir Nemov
10:30 – 10:45 Bulgarian-Hungarian Economic and Trade Integration. Bulgaria in Schengen and the Regional Benefits for Business – Nevena Stoyanova, Economic and Trade Advisor.
10:45 – 11:00 The “Kecskemét” Business Model – Opportunities for Partnerships and Sharing Best Practices from the Municipality-Business-University Synergy, – Mr. József Gaál – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bács-Kiskun County.
10:45 – 11:00 The Recognized Need: The Interaction Between Higher Education and Business
- Prof. Tamás Fülöp – Rector of John von Neumann University, Kecskemét. Or Zoltán Arvai (pending confirmation)
- Petar Georgiev, Engineer – Managing Owner of Samel 90 AD.
11:00 – 11:30 – coffee break
Moderator – /pending confirmation/
12:00 – 12:15 Energy Security – A Prerequisite for Sustainable Growth in Industrial Development – Asen Asenov.
12:15 – 12:30 Opportunities for joint technology projects, industrial zones, and logistics hubs – Angel Dzhorgov, Mayor of Samokov.
12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch
Moderator – /pending confirmation/
13:30 – 13:45 Sustainable year-round tourism – Borovets and Malyovitsa – opportunities and expectations. Presentation of best practices and readiness for partnerships with the Kecskemét region. – Blagovesta Tomova – Executive Director of Hotel Rila, or another speaker (to be confirmed).
13:45 – 13:55 Presentation on working with Bulgarian companies and the Bulgarian market from the perspective of Hungarian companies – Abraziv.
13:55 – 14:00 Closing Remarks – Nevena Stoyanova
14:00 – 16:00 Roadshow and visits to local companies – Samel 90 AD, Si Commercial Ltd., A1 MOTOR PARK Race Track, Dobrev Dairy, KOMPIR Ltd., and others (to be confirmed).
SPECIAL OFFER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE BUSINESS FORUM:
Regional Council for Development of Samokov, in collaboration with the "Belchinski Izvor" Complex, is organizing a TOUR OF THE "TALI MALI GRAD" FORTRESS AND A GALA DINNER during the forum. The cover charge for the event is €80.
Reservation and payment details:
СПА Комплекс Белчински Извор ****
с. Белчин
САМОКОВ , БЪЛГАРИЯ - 2025
Тел: +359884025169
reservations@belchin-spring.com
A TOUR OF THE "TSARI MALI GRAD" FORTRESS AND A GALA DINNER.
17:30 – 17:45 Departure from the Samelion Complex for a visit to Tsari Mali Grad
17:45 – 18:30 guided tour with English and Bulgarian
18:30 – 18:45 – Departure for the gala dinner at the "Belchinski Izvor" restaurant
19:00 – Gala dinner at the "Belchinski Izvor" restaurant