Conference: Innovation in Robotics & Industrialization of Processes

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bulgaria (CCI France Bulgaria) , the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (CanCham), and The Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovation (PARAi) are organizing a seminar dedicated to Innovation in Robotics and Industrialization of Processes.

The event will explore how robotics, automation, and advanced technologies are transforming industrial processes and reshaping productivity, competitiveness, and innovation across industries in Bulgaria. Speakers will examine current technological trends, practical applications of robotics in manufacturing and services, and the strategic implications for businesses operating in an increasingly automated environment.

The program will include two expert panels offering insights into the industrial, economic, and operational impact of robotics, followed by discussions on best practices, challenges, and opportunities related to the adoption of automated solutions. The seminar will conclude with interactive sessions, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers, ask questions, and exchange perspectives. The event aims to encourage meaningful dialogue and provide valuable guidance for companies navigating the industrial transformation driven by robotics and automation

Agenda (tbc):

9:30-10:00 Registration and welcome coffee

10:00-10:05 Welcoming remarks from the organizers/partner organisations (French Ambassador - Institut français as a host, PARAi, CanCham, CCI-France) 

10:05-10:55 Panel 1: Robotics & Automation

Ivo Traykov, Sales Manager - KUKA Robotics
Krum Pavlov, CEO - Logisoft
Georgi Georgiev, General Manager - Simobotics
Simeon Kozarev, Manager Innovation Hub Smart Factory Plovdiv - Schneider Electric
Sylvain Assalit, Executive Director - Prototypes & Special Machines 

Moderator : Kristyan Mihaylov, Co-founder of PARAi

Main topics: 

• How mature are Bulgarian companies in terms of automation?
• What is driving investments in 2026?
• What is the role of the energy and electrical layer in overall automation?
• Based on your experience, what is the real ROI of robotization?

10:55-11:05 Panel 1 Q & A 

11:10-12:00 Panel 2: Digitalization 

Mladen Georgiev, Co-founder & CTO – MY Synergy
Bojidar Rangelov,   – Proxiad SEE
Hristo Hristov, CEO – ATOS Bulgaria
Vlady Velikov, Founder  –  Improvinn
Ivaylo Yanev, Marketing Manager - ICT Strypes
Alexandrina Ivanova, SVP EMEA –  GUUT

Moderator : Dimitar Dimitrov, Co-Founder, Board Member and General Manager at Wiser Technology

Main topics: 

• How is AI changing the way people interact with data and digital systems, what is the role of user experience (UI/UX) in an environment increasingly influenced by AI agents and automation, and how you see the future of data exchange and usage?
• How industrial companies combine AI, cloud, and edge infrastructure? Which practices from more developed markets (e.g., France) and the opportunities of high-performance computing could be applicable to businesses in Bulgaria?
• How digitalization and AI can create reliable systems for automation, and what lessons other industries can learn from the transformation taking place in the healthcare sector?
• How AI is changing the nature of software projects today, how it impacts sectors such as fintech, and how you expect the future of custom software development to evolve?
• What are the latest trends in the digitalization of manufacturing in the age of AI, what foundations traditional factories need to build before implementing AI, and how you see the development of the manufacturing industry in Bulgaria in the coming years?
• What is the current level of digitalization in Bulgaria, what distinguishes organizations that are ready for the era of robotics, and how you see the development of the software industry in the coming years

Panel 2 Q & A and Final remarks

12:15 -12:45  – Coffee & Networking 

Participation is free of charge for members, but registration is required: https://forms.gle/7dzBsgQLcBx1rhLQA; space is limited and registration will be closed after reaching the limit of available seats. 

Language: English

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