Momentum and Vision: Highlights from the AIBEST 2024-25 Business Season Closing

On June 3, AIBEST brought together members, partners, and guests for the AIBEST Business Season Closing 2024/25, held at Megapark and hosted by MyFlex Coworking. The event was made possible with the support of Cushman & Wakefield Forton, our main partner for the evening.

The evening opened with welcoming remarks by Nataliya Georgieva, Executive Director of AIBEST, joined by Yavor Kostov (Managing Partner, CW Forton) and Stela Zlatkova (Commercial & Leasing Director, Lion's Head & Park Lane).

In the session "AIBEST Now & Next," Chairman Yordan Ginev (COO & Managing Director, DIGITALL) presented an overview of the association’s current priorities and strategic focus. These include scaling educational initiatives like the Tech Academy and the Master’s Program, strengthening member engagement through exclusive surveys and retreats, advancing marketing and outreach efforts, preparing for the upcoming SEE ITS Summit, and expanding collaboration with institutions and industry bodies to shape innovation and workforce policy in Bulgaria.

The Business Outlook Session & Q&A followed, moderated by Ilia Krastev (Board Member, AIBEST; CEO, A Data Pro), featuring an engaging discussion with Denitsa Sacheva (GERB-SDS) and Bozhidar Bozhanov (Yes, Bulgaria!) on labour legislation reform and the impact of technological change on the workforce.

The formal program concluded with a hands-on case study on AI in the fashion industry, presented by Marin Troshanov and Martin Triaskov from DXC, showcasing practical applications of artificial intelligence in business.

Guests then enjoyed an evening of cocktails and networking, celebrating the end of the season in the company of industry peers, friends, and supporters.

AIBEST sincerely thanks Cushman & Wakefield Forton, Megapark, MyFlex, and Neighbors Family Restaurant for their partnership and hospitality. We also extend our appreciation to all members, partners, and guests who contributed to making the event a meaningful close to the season.