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Sustainable Urban Transformation

March 19, 2026 | Grand Hotel Sofia

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Smart Cities & Municipal Digitalisation

Modernising public services, governance and urban management through data-driven systems.

Digital Twins & Urban Modelling

Simulation tools and decision-support systems for planning, optimisation and investment prioritisation.

Sustainable & Immersive Urban Innovation

Energy efficiency, mobility solutions and immersive technologies for planning, training and citizen engagement.

Shaping the Digital Future of Bulgarian Municipalities

Future Cities Bulgaria 2026 is a structured forum designed to generate actionable partnerships to support Bulgarian municipalities in accelerating digital transformation and sustainable urban development. The event brings together municipal leadership, urban innovators, and technology providers to explore practical implementation pathways for smart city systems, digital twins, immersive technologies (XR/Metaverse), and energy/sustainability optimisation.

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WHY ATTEND?

For Municipalities

• Identify implementation-ready solutions and relevant initiatives

• Meet curated technology providers

• Explore funding pathways

• Participate in structured matchmaking

For Companies:

• Engage directly with municipal decision-makers

• Present use cases and impact

• Build pilot project partnerships

• Meet interesting companies and engage with relevant initiatives

ORGANIZERS

ICT Cluster Bulgaria is a leading business network supporting the development of the ICT sector and digital economy in Bulgaria. The organisation works to foster innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation across industries through projects, training, and international partnerships.

Sofia Municipality is the largest local authority in Bulgaria and a leading driver of urban development, digital transformation and sustainable policy innovation in the country. As the capital city administration, it plays a key role in advancing smart governance, public service modernisation and strategic urban planning.

GATE Institute is an institute established in 2019 as a structure of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski. Its mission is to conduct Big Data and AI applied research, to develop innovations and provide education in collaboration with government, industry and entrepreneurs.

InnovationAmp is a European Digital Innovation Hub that supports SMEs and public organisations in their digital and green transitions. It provides access to testing environments, expert guidance, and funding opportunities to help companies innovate and scale.

MetaCities Hub is a collaborative European initiative connecting research, business, and government actors to build smarter, more sustainable, and human-centric cities. The Hub promotes cross-border innovation and supports projects that drive urban digital transformation.

Future Cities Bulgaria is organised and funded under CI-Hub, a European initiative financed under the Interreg Danube programme.

CI-Hub (Circular Innovation Hub) is a transnational project funded by the Interreg Danube Region Programme, aimed at boosting innovation capacity and supporting the digital and circular transition of SMEs in less innovative and non-urban regions across the Danube macro-region.

MEDIA PARTNERS

Bloomberg TV Bulgaria is a Bulgarian-language television channel focused on economic and financial news, market information, and a wide range of business topics from Bulgaria and around the world.

Investor Media Group is a leading company in the Bulgarian market and the media group with the most diverse portfolio on the market. Its portfolio includes a full range of media products, including the national multi-thematic television channel Bulgaria ON AIR and the business channel Bloomberg TV Bulgaria.

FEATURED COMPANIES

BRAIN++ is Bulgaria’s first AI Factory based at Sofia Tech Park, designed to make advanced artificial intelligence practical and accessible for organizations that want to build, test, and deploy real-world AI solutions. It will be powered by the next-generation Discoverer++ AI optimized supercomputer, purpose-built for demanding AI workloads, and will function as a one-stop hub where businesses, public institutions, universities, and startups can access high-performance computing, secure data and cloud-style environments, high-quality datasets, and expert support to develop trustworthy AI.

MYX delivers AI solutions for the digitalisation of and information extraction from documents, archives, handwritten texts, engineering drawings, and other sources. In addition, MYX integrates solutions for smart processes and asset management for corporate and public-sector clients.

Technology Valley harnesses the power of cutting-edge AI and Computer Vision to transform ordinary camera systems into intelligent, cost-efficient tools that unlock new levels of operational visibility, productivity, and strategic insight. Their proprietary technology stands out with its versatility, precision, and adaptability, offering solutions that go far beyond traditional sensors and surveillance systems.

Project BG16RFPR002-1.002-0002 “Promoting Digitalisation in Southwestern Bulgaria (InnovationAmp)”, funded by the Operational Programme “Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation” 2021–2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.

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