Sliven Future Forum: German-Bulgarian chamber announces investor forum in Sliven

The German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Bulgaria) announced the "Sliven Future Forum 2026" in the south-eastern Bulgarian city of Sliven on its website. According to the chamber, the forum at the Hotel Imperia Fratelli on 10 and 11 October was to bring together politics, business, investors, educational institutions and international partners. The stated aim was to position the region as an investment location and advance projects for the municipalities of Sliven, Nova Zagora, Tvarditsa and Kotel. The page lists Germany's economy ministry, the DIHK and Germany Trade & Invest among the partners.

According to the announcement, the agenda was to cover investment, skills development, education, innovation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0, as well as infrastructure, logistics and tourism. Expert panels, B2B networking, an investment tour of key sites in the region and a closing session on concrete measures for regional development up to 2030 were planned. Attendance required prior registration. No information on the course or outcome of the forum was initially available.