Evènements

Green Transition Forum (GTF 6.0)

“Europe’s Next Chapter: Competitive. Innovative. Secure.” 

June 1–5, 2026 | Sofia, Sofia Event Center (Paradise Center, 3rd floor)

The Forum has established itself as a premier platform for strategic dialogue, amplifying the voice of Central and Eastern Europe in the EU’s competitiveness debate. Since its inception, it has brought together over 20,000 participants and more than 1,200 speakers from 40 countries – including representatives from institutions, business and academia, the NGO sector, innovators, and global partners – serving as a space for open and substantive discourse on Europe’s vision for green and economic transformation.

For the first time this year, the event will feature an exhibition area, and parallel to the expert discussions, we will host a Youth Forum (June 3 – 5), providing a platform to the next generation.

The 2026 edition will bring together a distinguished group of European and international speakers, including: 

• Enrico Letta, Former Prime Minister of Italy, President of the Jacques Delors Institute, Author of the EU Single Market and Competitiveness Report (Much More Than a Market)
• Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
• Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation
• Victor Negrescu, Vice-President of the European Parliament
• Kata Tüttő, President of the European Committee of the Regions
• Valère Moutarlier, Deputy Director-General, DG GROW, European Commission
• Andriana Sukova, Deputy Director-General, DG EMPL, European Commission
• Mette Quinn, Head of Unit, Carbon Markets and Clean Mobility, DG CLIMA, European Commission
• Klaus-Dieter Borchardt, European Coordinator, CESEC, and Former Deputy Director-General, DG ENER, European Commission
• Mario Mauro, European Coordinator, Baltic Sea – Black Sea – Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor, DG MOVE, European Commission
• Mo Gawdat, Futurist and former Chief Business Officer of Google X
• Professor Philippe Aghion, Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Sciences

Key Thematic Highlights (June 1–5, 2026)

• Day 1: Opening, Competitiveness, Energy, and Transport.
• Day 2: Regulations, Defense and Security, EU Enlargement, SMEs.
• Day 3: Decarbonization, Finance, and Circular Economy.
• Day 4: Regions and Cohesion Policy, Water Management, Blue Economy, and Agricultural Innovation.
• Day 5: Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, New Growth Drivers, Education, and Healthcare. 

A special highlight of the program will be the visionary meeting "How Europe Can Win," which will bring together 100 business leaders and representatives of chambers of commerce and industry for a discussion with Enrico Letta. This session will conclude with the signing of the Sofia Initiative—a package of concrete measures to enhance the competitiveness of Central and Eastern Europe. 

Special Formats at GTF 6.0:

• Strategic discussion with Enrico Letta (by invitation only) and the signing of the Sofia Initiative – June 5th.
• Public lecture by Mo Gawdat, former CBO of Google X – June 3rd.

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View the preliminary program here.
 

Register: here

Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities

We offer a range of personalized partnership and sponsorship options, including:

• Participation in discussions and thematic sessions.
• Tailored partnership formats aligned with sector-specific and regional priorities.
• Exhibition pavilions, high-visibility branding, and communication exposure.
• Branding opportunities for VIP dinners, networking events, and targeted initiatives.

We remain flexible in discussing various options tailored to your company’s goals. For partnership packages, visibility options, and customized participation formats, please contact: sales(@)mydir.bg

Youth Forum – The Voice of the Next Generation

Within the framework of GTF 6.0, we will hold a Youth Forum (June 3–5) – a special format where students, young innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, and active young leaders will have the opportunity to openly share their expectations of institutions and businesses, as well as their vision for the future of Europe.

The three-day program will combine inspiration and practical skills, with a focus on leadership, media literacy and countering disinformation, democratic participation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital skills, personal development, and career orientation. The format includes interactive workshops, simulations, public policy discussions, and opportunities for active participation in the debates. The Youth Forum is aimed at university students and high school students (grades 10–12).

View the Youth Forum program here.

We look forward to your feedback and to the opportunity to welcome you to the Green Transition Forum 6.0.

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